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Propeller PR has been chosen to help the makers of BBC TV series Cash in The Attic go digital and 'dust off the reputation of the antiques world'.
The BBC is looking at how it staffs comms teams handling major reputational threats as part of the review into the impact of the Jimmy Savile crisis on the corporation, its comms head has revealed on PRWeek TV.
Sky's Now TV gave former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman his own pitch on Trafalgar Square last week to face penalties from members of the public.
Matt Baker, the former Channel 4 comms chief, has returned to the media industry as vice-president of corporate comms for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN).
Channel 4 wanted to raise awareness and support on social media from TV journalists and cultural commentators for its thriller series Utopia, driving viewers to the launch episode.
An 'exhausted' BBC comms team was forced to reverse its decision to call in Brunswick at the height of the Savile crisis because it was not deemed 'optically acceptable', according to the Pollard Review transcripts.
The BBC's comms division is to grow in influence and become more closely aligned with its policy and strategy divisions following the 'bruising' Savile scandal.
BBC director of public affairs Paul Mylrea is set to step down later this year after a major shake up of the broadcaster's senior management team.
The incoming director-general of the BBC has appointed former Labour culture minister James Purnell for a top role overseeing comms and strategy.
Liberty Global, the international group buying Virgin Media, has installed Marcus Smith as vice-president of media relations.
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