LONDON: QBO, one of the last independent full-service PR agencies in the UK, appears close to being snapped up by Chime Communications. The deal would significantly boost Chime's fee income, solidifying its position as the largest player in the UK PR market.
LONDON: QBO, one of the last independent full-service PR agencies in the UK, appears close to being snapped up by Chime Communications. The deal would significantly boost Chime's fee income, solidifying its position as the largest player in the UK PR market.
Chime chairman Lord Bell and QBO MD Trevor Morris refused to comment on the speculation. However, Bell has previously said he is out to fortify Chime's leading position, following its March acquisition of Harvard PR and Insight PR (PR Week UK, March 24).