John Harrington

Deputy editor, PRWeek UK

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Finsbury chairman Roland Rudd's chauffeur 'interviewed in FCA insider trading probe'
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The chauffeur of Finsbury chairman Roland Rudd has been interviewed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of a probe into insider trading, City AM has reported.
China BBDO duo win Young PR Lions amid controversy over lack of Bronze
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China's representatives at the Young PR Lions at Cannes - from ad agency BBDO - won Gold yesterday, although there has been criticism that no Bronze award was given.
Unilever global comms and sustainability chief Sue Garrard to step down
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Sue Garrard, Unilever's global comms chief and one of the most influential and respected figures in corporate PR, will leave her role at the end of August, PRWeek has learned.
Weber Shandwick campaign bags Mobile Lion as other PR firms win recognition
June 20, 2018
Weber Shandwick won a Lion in a non-PR category at Cannes last night, being credited with idea creation for a campaign for educational app Studytracks.
Which PR agencies are named on the 2018 PR Lions shortlist?
June 20, 2018
FleishmanHillard, Weber Shandwick and Edelman are among the PR agencies credited for devising campaigns that have been shortlisted in the PR Lions category at Cannes.
Cicero buys Westbourne to form 'UK's biggest independent public affairs shop'
June 19, 2018
Cicero Group has bought fellow London agency Westbourne Communications, creating what they say is the UK's biggest independent public affairs consultancy.
Clarks hires Porter Novelli for wide-ranging brief after three-way pitch
June 19, 2018
Clarks, the UK-based international shoe manufacturer and retailer, has hired Porter Novelli for a new, wide-ranging corporate communications brief.
Gala Leisure bets on Borkowski for £40m investment and rebrand
June 18, 2018
Gala Leisure has hired Borkowski Ltd to help publicise the bingo operator's £40m investment plan and rebrand as Buzz Bingo.
Weber Shandwick shortlisted on Mobile Lions for Studytracks campaign
June 18, 2018
Weber Shandwick has been shortlisted in the Mobile Lions at Cannes for a campaign for educational app Studytracks.
Ineos and Burson-Marsteller part company amid fracking controversy
June 18, 2018
Chemicals giant Ineos and Burson-Marsteller are understood to have parted company, as the former's fracking plans in the UK make the news.
Entries to Cannes PR Lions hold up despite big drop in overall submissions
June 15, 2018
The number of entries to the PR Lions category at Cannes fell just 3.6 per cent this year compared to 2017, despite overall entry numbers falling by 21.4 per cent.
Open University opens tender for £17m marcoms and media accounts
June 15, 2018
The Open University (OU) is seeking agency support for its consumer-facing marketing accounts - encompassing PR, social media, creative and media buying - worth a combined £17m per year.
Havas commits €100m to turn AMO into 'real' global comms network; outlines acquisition plan
June 14, 2018
Havas has committed to spend €100m over five years to expand its AMO collection of comms consultancies, mostly through acquisitions - as it looks to change AMO from "a collective of agencies" to a "real network".
Portland launches new division to 'put strategy and creativity at the heart'
June 14, 2018
Portland has launched a strategy and creativity division, and announced five new hires for the new offer.
We Are Social makes first acquisition in Dubai and targets more
June 13, 2018
We Are Social has made its first acquisition, taking a majority stake in Dubai-based social media agency Socialize as it targets further acquisitions across the world.
Influencers overtake traditional celebrities as top choice for beauty marketers
June 13, 2018
Social media influencers have overtaken traditional celebrities as the number one choice of 'talent' for beauty marketing, says new research that outlines the value of influencers to the sector.
FTI London public affairs MD moves to Bupa
June 12, 2018
Fiona Holroyde, FTI Consulting's public affairs MD in London, is leaving the agency to join Bupa as public affairs director.
Cognito hires four directors, in UK and US
June 12, 2018
Financial comms specialist Cognito has appointed four new directors focused on growing its brand, content and digital marketing capabilities.
Freuds consumer chief Caroline Wray to depart
June 12, 2018
Freuds consumer MD Caroline Wray is leaving the agency after 14 years, with her deputy Jo Grierson also set to depart.
PR agency suspends employee after 'spreading false Beckham rumours'
June 11, 2018
PR agency The Communications Store (TCS) has found itself at the centre of a media storm around the Beckhams, with an individual at the agency suspended for allegedly spreading false rumours about the superstar couple.