Matt Cartmell
News EditorMatt's specialist subject is public affairs, but before joining PRWeek in September 2007 he wrote for such illustrious publications such as local newspaper the Bexley Times and music magazine The Fly.
He brings a working knowledge of the PR industry to the magazine, having worked at a number of PR agencies who will remain nameless.
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Be the change you want to see and join the PRCA's working group on sexual harassment
How did you feel when you read the research about sexual harassment in the PR industry, that the PRCA developed in partnership with PRWeek and Women in PR? I'll tell you how I felt - embarrassed.
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Portland hires Mail on Sunday's Dana Gloger
Portland has hired The Mail on Sunday's consumer affairs editor as the agency looks to expand its client offering.
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Politicians face lobbying register overload
The Leveson Report's suggestion that lobbying transparency should be broadened to include company bosses could overburden politicians to the point of dissuading them from holding meetings, it has been claimed.
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Newgate acquires Mullin Consultancy to boost Scottish lobbying
Newgate Communications has bought a Scottish lobbying and PR firm as it seeks to bolster its public affairs expertise north of the border.
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Tata Steel launches pitch for public affairs and corporate brief
Tata Steel has launched a pitch process for a public affairs and corporate agency, just weeks after the firm announced UK job cuts.
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Two out of three FTSE 100 firms not engaging with social networks effectively
Two out of three FTSE 100 companies are at a competitive disadvantage because they are failing to engage effectively with social networks, according to new research.
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Turner Broadcasting System International appoints senior vice-president of comms
Turner Broadcasting System International has appointed a former as senior vice-president of comms.
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Action for Children appoints Paul McDonald as director of comms
Action for Children has appointed a director of comms as demand for the charity's services grows.
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PR industry comes out in favour of Leveson report
The PR industry has come out largely in favour of the recommendations made in Lord Justice Leveson's report into press ethics.
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Staniforth directors launch Rule 5 agency following closure
Two directors of Staniforth, the Manchester agency that was closed down earlier this month, have launched a new agency named Rule 5.
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Danone pitch for UK launch
Danone is understood to have launched a pitch process for the UK launch of a range of yoghurts.
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Unilever's Paul Polman tops FTSE 100 survey for comms effectiveness
Unilever's Paul Polman has been named as the most effective communicator in corporate Britain, according to a study of the communication skills of FTSE 100 CEOs.
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Donald Steel offers BBC advice over ongoing Jimmy Savile scandal
The BBC has drafted in former longstanding comms director Donald Steel to help the broadcaster cope with the fallout from the Jimmy Savile scandal.
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National Air Traffic Services launches hunt for lobbying agency
The UK's air traffic service provider has launched a pitch process for lobbying help after the Government grounded plans to sell off the body.
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Advertising body ISBA launches first guide to PR
The voice of British advertisers, ISBA, has launched its first guide to PR, which comes as the ad industry looks to 'better understand, manage and more effectively deploy' the discipline.
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Kaper appoints Simone Drewry as UK MD
Kaper has appointed the head of an Australian agency to handle the new role of UK MD and drive its expansion.
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Comet suitor drafts in Beattie Communications for website bid
Beattie Communications has been brought on board to support retailer Appliances Online as it makes a bid to buy the Comet website.
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US PR industry defends standards in New York
The US PR industry has hit back at criticisms of New York agencies, after UK firms dubbed them 'bog-standard'.
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Shard developer seeks agency advice for London Bridge redevelopment
A major London commercial district that includes The Shard has launched a pitch process for profile-raising PR support.
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Chime Communications appoints Mervyn Davies as chairman
Chime Communications has appointed Mervyn Davies, Lord Davies of Abersoch, as its chairman.