Ian Griggs

Analysis and opinion editor, PRWeek UK

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Recent Articles by Ian Griggs

Stopping Shamima Begum returning to the UK is a wasted comms opportunity for the government
February 20, 2019
The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, is reported to have revoked Shamima Begum's British citizenship and, in doing so, has scored an own-goal in the comms battle against Islamist terrorism.
Exclusive: Which UK fire and rescue services are best at using social media?
February 13, 2019
Use of social-media platforms by fire and rescue teams across the UK provides a window into their world and the range of services they provide to the public - from those we typically think of, including rescuing people from burning buildings or putting out fires in public spaces, to helping people trapped in their vehicles following a road accident.
Women's health brand appoints agency to lead refresh campaigns
February 04, 2019
Health, energy and digestive products manufacturer BBI Healthcare has appointed Brands2Life following a brand refresh.
Agency adds specialist firepower to team following 'flagship' pharma account win
February 04, 2019
WA Health has hired a new associate director and announced its win of the government affairs brief for Bayer's cardiovascular treatment.
Life sciences comms agency hires to support 'inbound' strategy
February 01, 2019
BioStrata has announced a slew of recruits to support its strategy to develop specialist services in PR and inbound marketing.
Exclusive: Conservative Party appoints new director of communications
January 24, 2019
The Conservative Party has appointed Caroline Preston, David Cameron's former head of broadcasting, as its new director of comms.
'This is going to be a record-breaking year' - 90TEN reveals prescription for success
January 23, 2019
Fresh from its PRWeek Awards success, specialist agency 90TEN is on a mission to bring innovation to the traditionally cautious world of healthcare comms. Board members tell PRWeek about salary inflation, reputational issues and future ambitions.
Exclusive: Government's 'fake news' unit gets green light for permanent funding
January 22, 2019
The Government's Rapid Response Unit (RRU) has received ministerial sign-off for permanent funding and will continue its operations, PRWeek has learned.
Former public affairs agency chief jailed for rape
January 17, 2019
Former lobbyist and private secretary to two prime ministers, Mark Adams, was jailed for rape for seven years at Woolwich Crown Court earlier this week.
PRWeek's PharmaComms conference to take place next month
January 09, 2019
PRWeek's inaugural 'PharmaComms' conference, featuring the cream of public and private healthcare communicators, will take place next month in London.
'Big pharma does have a reputation problem but that's because the industry is misunderstood' - PRWeek speaks to Roche UK's comms chief
January 09, 2019
The phrase 'big pharma' can cover a multitude of sins, but do drug companies deserve their often poor public reputation and is it a generational or endemic problem? PRWeek spoke to Roche UK communications lead Keith Jordan.
Rose-tinted view of the NHS can obscure its shortcomings, says Roche
January 09, 2019
The public's love of the NHS masks some of its shortcomings as an institution and can paint 'big pharma' in a negative light, Roche's director of comms has told PRWeek.
Eight public sector campaigns we liked in 2018
December 19, 2018
PRWeek rewinds 2018 to select eight of its favourite public sector campaigns of the year.
Truly, madly, deeply: the PR apologies (and non-apologies) of 2018
December 17, 2018
PR gaffes, blunders and mistakes are nothing new, and neither are the resultant apologies - or lack of them. PRWeek looks back upon a 'sorry' 2018...
Exclusive: Scotland Office appoints new comms director as Government turbulence intensifies
December 12, 2018
The Scotland Office has appointed Anna Macmillan as its new director of comms during a turbulent week for the Government.
NHS leadership body appoints director of comms to help communicate 10-year plan
December 12, 2018
The NHS Confederation has named Daniel Reynolds as its new director of comms, with a remit to support healthcare leaders in delivering the service's 10-year plan.
Police force teams up with Mumsnet to give a voice to victims of coercive control
December 05, 2018
Harrowing testimonies from women bullied into harming themselves, trapped in abusive relationships and driven into drug addiction feature in a powerful new documentary made for a campaign by Surrey Police, the Women's Aid charity and parenting website Mumsnet.
'Leaked' Brexit deal comms grid 'does not represent' Government thinking
November 07, 2018
The Government has distanced itself from a document leaked to media outlets including the BBC last night, purporting to show how it might sell a Brexit deal to the public and Parliament.
Midlands shows its ambition by hiring 'heavyweight' government comms chief
November 05, 2018
Central government comms chief Simon Wren has left London to take the top comms job at the recently established combined authority in the Midlands.
Exclusive: Which police forces and special units across the UK are best at using social media?
October 31, 2018
Social media has grown to become an essential tool at the disposal of the UK's police forces and special units and, handled properly, police social media accounts with a big enough following can provide a powerful way to speak directly to the people they serve.