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Golin UK corporate strategy chief to depart
Golin UK head of corporate strategy Nick Bishop is to leave the agency after seven years.
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Tulchan names new directors among series of promotions
Tulchan Communications has announced a number of promotions across the business, including a trio of new directors.
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Brands2Life co-founders invest in new agency led by B2L tech MD
Former Brands2Life (B2L) tech MD Dan Chappell has launched a tech-focused PR agency, with seed investment from Brands2Life founders Giles Fraser and Sarah Scales.
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Hotwire finance chief reunites with ex-Hotwire CEO at Tyto
Former Hotwire group finance director Emily Rule has joined Tyto, the agency co-founded by former Hotwire CEO Brendon Craigie, in the role of head of operations and finance. Meanwhile, Hotwire has announced a new UK finance chief.
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SEC chief 'very confident' Porta merger will go ahead; agencies could combine
The CEO of Italian PR group SEC is "very confident" the firm's proposed merger with Porta will take place, a process PRWeek understands is likely to see moves to combine the operations into one brand.
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Newgate owner Porta in merger talks with Italian PR group SEC
Listed marcomms firms Porta and SEC have entered discussions about a potential merger, which would create a business with global fee income of around €80m and a host of PR agencies, including Newgate, Publicasity and Newington.
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Superdry comms director quits after two months amid boardroom turmoil
Superdry communications director Susanna Voyle has resigned after just two months in the role amid turmoil at the top of the troubled clothing brand and retailer, PRWeek can reveal.
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MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis hires new PR agency
MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has hired Goldbug to handle his personal publicity, as he and his long-standing PR representative Murray Harkin part company, PRWeek has learned.
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Hanover sells up as agency looks to 'supercharge' growth
Avenir Global, the Canadian owner of PR shops Madano, Axon and Cherry, has acquired London-based PR agency Hanover for an undisclosed sum.
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Pets at Home replaces Havas PR with new agency
Pets at Home has hired Cirkle on a consumer and corporate comms brief after parting company with Havas PR.
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Unlimited Group buys B2B marketing agency to work alongside PR and content offer
Unlimited Group, the marcomms company that owns PR agencies including Nelson Bostock Unlimited and Fever Unlimited, has acquired B2B marketing agency DirectionGroup for an undisclosed sum.
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Next 15 earnings grow 21 per cent in 'year of change'
Next 15 has reported a 21 per cent rise in underlying earnings (EBITDA) to £41.7m ($54.35m) in the year to 31 January, in what it called a "period of significant progress and change".
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Netflix EMEA corporate comms chief departs for tech investment giant
Sarah Ryan, Netflix corporate communications director for EMEA, is leaving to join technology investment firm Naspers in a new international comms role.
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Golin UK increases scope of 'Unternship' intern programme
Golin has relaunched its internship programme with what it says are enhanced benefits and an aim to continue boosting diversity.
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M&C Saatchi Public Relations 'turns corner after tough 2018'
M&C Saatchi Public Relations had "quite a tough time" in 2018 but is experiencing a "good recovery", while sister agency M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment had "another stellar year".
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Luxury comms agency Bacchus opens New York office
London-based luxury comms agency Bacchus has made its overseas debut, opening an office in New York, PRWeek can reveal.
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Deadline nears to enter PRWeek and Women in PR Mentoring Scheme 2019
The deadline to enter the scheme from PRWeek and Women in PR that gives female PRs the chance to be mentored by senior female industry figures is approaching - candidates have until 5pm on Friday (29 March) to submit entries.
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PRWeek UK Best Places to Work Awards 2019: shortlist revealed
The shortlist for PRWeek UK's Best Places to Work Awards has been announced, with the second stage of judging taking place next week to find the industry's top employers.
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Hotwire UK MD moves to EMEA B2B role; new UK chief hired
Hotwire UK MD Matt Cross is moving to a new role of head of B2B, EMEA - with his as-yet unnamed replacement appointed and set to join within the next three months.
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Roddy Dewe, one of the founders of modern UK PR, dies aged 83
Roddy Dewe, co-founder of Citigate Dewe Rogerson (CDR) and one of the pioneers of financial communications, has died aged 83.
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