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Anti-scamming campaign receives top gong in PRWeek Awards' 'best public sector' category
Unity has been announced as the winner of the best public sector campaign at last night's PRWeek Awards, for 'Scammer Nanas'.
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NHS England celebrates the Fry and Turnbull effect on prostate cancer
National treasure Stephen Fry and former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull have become celebrity influencers in the fight against prostate cancer, according to NHS England.
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New comms director cements gender balance across government departments
The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Lisa Hunter as its director of communications.
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Health membership association picks BBC veteran to lead comms
NHS Providers has appointed seasoned former BBC health correspondent Adam Brimelow as its new director of communications.
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Case Study: Fire service campaign achieves large reach and partial reduction in deliberate fires
More deliberately set outdoor fires were started overall this summer following a campaign by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, but there was a reduction in the county in the closing weeks, compared with the same period in 2017.
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Case study: 'Protect The Protectors' campaign results in new legislation
A Police Federation-led campaign to increase maximum sentences for people who assault emergency workers resulted in a new law that will double the length of jail time for offenders from the current maximum of six months.
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Hit or Miss? Theresa May's speech to the 2018 Conservative Conference
Theresa May addressed the Conservative Party Conference today, in a speech which touched on hope and sought to quell fear, as well as laying the ghosts of last year's iteration to rest.
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Day rises once again to take on senior FTI role
Former Burson-Marsteller chief executive Stephen Day has joined FTI consulting as a partner, it was announced this morning.
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Public First launches new practice to focus on pay-gap, skills and social mobility
Policy, strategy and comms specialist Public First has launched a new 'Human Capital' practice, staffed by two high profile hires from the worlds of politics and public affairs.
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Hit or Miss? Jeremy Corbyn's speech to the 2018 Labour Conference
Jeremy Corbyn addressed the Labour Conference today, taking to the stage with the now familiar chant of "ohhhh, Jeremy Corbyn" ringing in his ears.
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Tower Hamlets residents' campaign to highlight unchecked drug-dealing achieves national coverage
The citizen campaign in the London borough's Columbia Road area, led by residents to put the spotlight on the impact of blatant street dealers and related crime, has attracted high-profile coverage.
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Watch: Heathrow Airport CEO talks about the value of PR and comms
The CIPR has kicked off a series of interviews with business leaders about the role of PR in their organisations with an interview featuring the chief executive of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye.
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New registrar named for ORCL as ministers rapped by parliament over appointment process
The Government has named the former chief executive of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Harry Rich, as its preferred candidate to be the new Registrar at the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL).
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London Air Ambulance using snap digital campaign as it seeks uplift in supporters
London Air Ambulance has launched a digital campaign to help build its social-media following and raise awareness of its charity status among the public.
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Will Mark Read's appointment bring stability to WPP after the post-Sorrell turmoil?
The news this week that Mark Read had been appointed CEO of WPP came after a painful interregnum following the abrupt departure of the charismatic Martin Sorrell after more than 30 years at the helm. But is Read a thoughtful and safe pair of hands or a dull accountant with little in the way of leadership skills?
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HMLR appoints new media chief with a mission to up-skill comms team and transform data access
HM Land Registry has appointed Alastair Clifton as its new head of media, campaigns and planning.
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BCW extends work with tobacco giant in potential conflict with pharma clients
Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) has extended its PR work for tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), PRWeek understands.
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Luxury is the new black: Boomtown for specialist agencies in London as M&A activity heats up
MMGY's acquisition of Grifco and Ophir this week could herald a stampede by foreign investors looking to buy up skills or a London presence in the luxury travel and lifestyle sectors. The pound is at a low against the dollar, London is a vital hub for the luxury sector and Brexit is of only passing concern - all of which create ripe conditions for a boom in M&A activity.
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BBC unveils tender process for regional PR agencies to promote licence fee
The BBC has issued a tender process worth up to £2.5m to promote and explain the licence fee to the public.
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Do they do digital? APComm audits members to identify skills gaps in police comms
The Association of Police Communicators (APComm) launched its first nationwide audit this week to identify skills gaps among its members.
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