John Harrington

Deputy editor, PRWeek UK

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Recent Articles by John Harrington

Worldpay examines agency needs ahead of global RFP
February 20, 2019
Electronic payment processing giant Worldpay is examining its agency requirements before issuing a global RFP later this year, PRWeek has learned.
Drugs, lies, bullying: TV show Flack paints 'accurate' picture of celebrity PR, says its star
February 19, 2019
A new TV comedy drama set in the world of celebrity PR that features drug taking, bullying and frequent lying presents an "accurate and warts and all" version of the sector, according to its protagonist.
Grayling UK makes two hires including new creative and planning chief
February 19, 2019
Grayling UK has appointed Nathan Kemp of M&C Saatchi Public Relations to a new, enhanced role overseeing creativity, alongside a new director hire in its consumer team.
PRWeek UK Top 150 Consultancies 2019 - entry deadline extended
February 19, 2019
The deadline for submitting figures for PRWeek's UK Top 150 Consultancies project has been extended to 5pm on Friday 22 February. This is what you need to know to make sure your agency is included.
Frankie Cory resigns as Mischief CEO
February 18, 2019
Frankie Cory has resigned as chief executive of Mischief PR after five years at the agency, PRWeek can reveal.
PRWeek UK Top 150 Consultancies 2019 - submit your figures now
February 14, 2019
There's still time to be included in PRWeek's UK Top 150 Consultancies project, but the deadline is fast approaching - this is what you need to know to make sure your agency is included.
Finn Partners buys UK financial services comms agency
February 14, 2019
Finn Partners has bought London-based financial services comms specialist Moorgate Communications, PRWeek can reveal - the firm's fifth acquisition in a little over a year.
INHouse Communications hires ex-PM strategy chief and former Corbyn advisor
February 14, 2019
INHouse Communications has hired Theresa May's former director of strategy and chief speechwriter Chris Wilkins alongside former Jeremy Corbyn advisor Paul Ovenden.
Brand Film Festival London - awards entry deadline extended
February 13, 2019
The deadline for entering Brand Film Festival London 2019 - the awards scheme and seminar from PRWeek and Campaign that celebrates brand storytelling - has been extended to midnight on Thursday 14 February.
PRWeek UK Best Places to Work Awards 2019 opens for entries
February 12, 2019
Mental health support will be a special focus for PRWeek UK's Best Places to Work Awards 2019, which opens for entries today.
M&C Saatchi PR wins £500k blockchain recruitment tool brief
February 12, 2019
Nodal Labs, a blockchain-based talent and recruitment platform launching in Spring, has hired M&C Saatchi Public Relations to a wide-ranging brief worth around half a million pounds a year.
BME Mentoring Scheme 2019: application deadline extended
February 11, 2019
Time is running out to submit applications for the BME Mentoring Scheme 2019, although the deadline has been extended to midnight on Sunday 17 February.
Tell us your views of UK PR sector via PRCA/PRWeek PR and Communications Census
February 11, 2019
UK PR professionals are urged give their views on key issues affecting the industry via the 2019 PRCA PR and Communications Census, in association with PRWeek.
Watch: Pop-up gallery for dogs to promote Facebook Watch competition
February 08, 2019
A pop-up gallery for canines - dubbed The National Paw-trait Gallery - has opened in London in a campaign for the new Facebook Watch competition series The World's Most Amazing Dog.
Brand Film Festival London - deadline nears for prestigious awards
February 07, 2019
Time is running out to enter Brand Film Festival London 2019, the awards scheme and seminar from PRWeek and Campaign that celebrates brand storytelling. Tuesday 12 February is the final deadline to submit your brand films.
Tulchan names ex-Conservative Party chairman as managing partner
February 06, 2019
Financial and corporate comms agency Tulchan has appointed former Conservative Party chairman Andrew Feldman as its managing partner.
'Do you have red-headed temper?' - PR pros share job interview nightmares
February 04, 2019
Olivia Bland's viral post about her terrible experience going for a comms role at a tech firm has shined a light on nightmare job interviews. From aggressive and belittling behaviour to poor advice, PR pros discuss their worst experiences.
GCI Health London names deputy MD
February 01, 2019
GCI Health London has hired Kim Walker, formerly of healthcare PR agency Liberation Unlimited and of Johnson & Johnson's diabetes medical devices company Lifescan EMEA, as its deputy MD.
Pride in London hires new PR agency
February 01, 2019
Pride in London, organiser of the capital's annual Pride event, has hired Talker Tailor Trouble Maker to handle PR and earned media.
M&C Saatchi revenue 'outrunning sector averages', sells remaining stake in media agency
February 01, 2019
M&C Saatchi saw organic revenue growth in 2018 "continue to outrun sector averages", the group announced today as it sold its final stake in media agency Walker Media to Publicis to "fund future growth".