John Harrington

Deputy editor, PRWeek UK

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Recent Articles by John Harrington

Four Comms restructures, reveals 2019 revenue growth and acquisitions plan
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Four Communications has undergone a restructure, with 17 practices reorganised into seven business units - as the firm reveals that revenue grew eight per cent in 2019. It is also looking at making "targeted acquisitions" this year.
Former Pagefield Global staff join Montfort among other senior hires
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Seven former staff of defunct agency Pagefield Global have joined Montfort Communications to form its Litigation & Disputes practice, PRWeek has learned. The news comes alongside two other senior appointments at Montfort.
eBay hires UK head of corporate comms from Gumtree
January 22, 2020
eBay has hired Gumtree head of PR Fergus Campbell as head of corporate communications.
Sard Verbinnen retains title of top global M&A adviser as rivals gain ground
January 21, 2020
Sard Verbinnen again held its position as the agency that handled the most M&A deals globally in 2019, with Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher and Kekst CNC among the agencies moving up the tables.
Game of influence: how new-wave political influencers became 'lightning rods' of debate
January 20, 2020
The evolution of social media has given rise to influencers who have a clear impact on the way their followers, and the broader social audience, think about politics - despite not coming from a traditional political background.
Unity wins six-figure brief with high-end Italian ceramics firm
January 17, 2020
Italian ceramic wall- and floor-coverings manufacturer Iris Ceramica has hired Unity to a new, six-figure retained account following a competitive pitch.
Brand Film Awards EMEA 2020: entry deadline nears
January 15, 2020
Time is running out to enter the Brand Film Awards EMEA, the awards scheme from PRWeek and Campaign that celebrates brand storytelling.
Agency Profile: Apple-style 'fast-follower' approach bearing fruit for Harvard
January 15, 2020
Harvard MD Louie St Claire tells PRWeek how implementing a methodical 'fast-follower' approach has helped to transform the business over the past nine years, and how he plans to maintain momentum.
Nine UK PR agencies to watch in 2020
January 14, 2020
Departures, arrivals, new owners... recent weeks and months have brought major changes at some of the UK's biggest PR shops. Here are nine to keep an eye on in 2020.
PHA tech chief and PRWeek 30 Under 30 alumnus launches agency
January 13, 2020
Former PHA Group director of PR and head of technology Nick Braund - a former PRWeek 30 Under 30 member - has launched a new tech PR consultancy.
PRWeek Mental Health Survey 2019: Employers must step up
January 13, 2020
An increasing number of PR employers seem to be 'talking the talk' when it comes to taking supportive action on mental health among their workforce, but are they really 'walking the walk'? PRWeek set out to identify industry progress over the past year.
MSL names UK MD as two senior London execs step down
January 10, 2020
MSL Group has hired ex-Freuds deputy MD Jo Grierson to the new role of UK MD - as strategic development director James Warren departs and consumer MD Andrea Donovan prepares to step down, PRWeek can reveal.
Cicero joins Maitland in Havas AMO network ahead of expected acquisition
January 08, 2020
Cicero is joining Maitland and other agencies in Havas' global AMO network, in what is believed to be a precursor to Havas acquiring a stake in the public affairs specialist, PRWeek can reveal.
Two M&C Saatchi PR agencies to merge as Molly Aldridge departs
January 07, 2020
M&C Saatchi is merging two of its PR shops - M&C Saatchi Public Relations and Talk.Global - in a move that sees the departure of the former agency's global chief executive, Molly Aldridge, PRWeek can reveal.
20 suggestions for changing influencer marketing in 2020
January 07, 2020
As part of PRWeek and The Branded Content Marketing Association's research into what brands and agencies think about influencer marketing - carried out by 4media - we spotlight what they believe should change this year.
11 new UK PR agencies to watch in 2020
January 07, 2020
Which new UK comms agencies could make their mark in 2020? PRWeek takes a punt.
Weber Shandwick UK CEO Rachel Friend to depart
January 06, 2020
Weber Shandwick UK chief executive Rachel Friend is leaving the agency, two years after moving to the top UK role at Britain's second biggest PR consultancy.
Fever Unlimited names new MD
January 06, 2020
Unlimited Group has promoted Caroline Farley to managing director of its PR agency Fever Unlimited, PRWeek can reveal.
Ex-Paddy Power PR chief kicks off new agency with Meat Loaf film for Frankie & Benny's
January 06, 2020
Former Paddy Power Betfair 'PR and mischief champion' Lewis Davey has announced the launch of his new agency - which devised the recent video for Italian-American-themed restaurant chain Frankie & Benny's new vegan menu starring rock star Meat Loaf.
Influencer marketing: investment plans to 'seismic' scams... brands and agencies reveal priorities
January 06, 2020
With the maturing of social media as a marketing platform, influencers have come into their own as a way to reach clearly defined audiences. But how do PR practitioners see the future of this still-controversial channel?