Fleishman astroturfing: Industry bodies reiterate stance, but won't act without formal complaint

PR industry bodies have reiterated their stance that astroturfing is a breach of professional ethics, but will not take action against FleishmanHillard Fishburn until a formal complaint has been received about the tactics the agency used with arena operator SMG Europe, owners of Manchester Arena.

by Arvind Hickman

The leaflet, produced by FleishmanHillard Fishburn, received a backlash from Manchester City Council.

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