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M&C Saatchi Talk restructures as MD Chris Hides joins The Academy
M&C Saatchi Talk managing director Chris Hides is leaving to join The Academy in the same role – leading to a new senior appointment and restructure at the former agency, PRWeek can reveal.
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'No more pointless statements with empty promises' - how PR can encourage diversity (part 2)
In the second of a two-part feature, more mentees on the BME PR Pros/PRWeek Mentoring Scheme discuss how the sector can encourage diversity.
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'No big campaigns, plenty of direct comms' - how big banks should respond to 'dirty money' report
Major banking groups, and the sector as a whole, face a significant reputational challenge after allegations emerged that they transferred more than $2tn in suspect funds over 18 years. Two comms professionals give their view on how the banks should respond.
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'There are people who are ignorant but some are downright racist' - Elizabeth Bananuka on racism, The Blueprint and hope
BME PR Pros founder Elizabeth Bananuka on The Blueprint, mentoring and racism in PR.
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FTI, M&C Saatchi, Taylor Herring, Four, 90TEN, Headland… agency chiefs on how COVID-19 will change PR (part two)
We hear from more agency chiefs about their medium- and long-term predictions of how the pandemic will affect comms.
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'Demand change from the bottom up' - how PR can encourage diversity (part 1)
Mentees on the BME PR Pros/PRWeek Mentoring Scheme were asked: what can the sector do to encourage diversity? In the first of two features, we outline what they said.
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Grayling, Hanover, MHP+Mischief, Tulchan, TCS… agency chiefs on how COVID-19 will change PR (part one)
Senior UK PR agency figures give their take on the medium and long-term impact of the coronavirus on comms.
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Powerscourt makes five hires including director and insurance PR chief
Powerscourt has announced five hires, including a director who joins from FTI Consulting and a senior consultant currently working at insurer MS Amlin.
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'We don’t hire for a cultural fit, we hire for a cultural add' - how to be an ethnically diverse PR employer
All organisations have room for improvement in recruiting, retaining and promoting more BME talent, but it can be difficult to determine what practical steps to take. PRWeek looks at examples of best practice among PR industry employers.
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British Heart Foundation comms and marketing chief to depart as COVID-19 prompts restructure
British Heart Foundation (BHF) director of marketing and engagement Carolan Davidge is to leave the charity next March after overseeing the merger of its fundraising and marketing functions.
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Tulchan hires ex-Dentsu Aegis CEO and institutional investor
Tulchan Communications has made two senior appointments: institutional investor Mark Burgess and former Dentsu Aegis Network chief executive Jerry Buhlmann.
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'PR's reputation has grown during pandemic' - Comms and COVID-19 survey
Most senior PR figures believe the perceived value of PR among budget-holders has grown during the coronavirus pandemic, PRWeek's research shows.
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'Humour is a powerful tool for persuading people' - Grilled with Ayesha Hazarika
Ayesha Hazarika is a broadcaster, journalist, political commentator, author, stand-up comedian and former Labour adviser.
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Grayling appoints former Cabinet minister Nicky Morgan
Grayling has appointed the former Conservative MP for Loughborough, Baroness Nicky Morgan, to its UK Advisory Board.
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One in three in-house PR chiefs expect permanently smaller teams – Comms and COVID-19 survey
Staff cuts among UK in-house comms teams during the coronavirus crisis have been less severe than at PR agencies, although in-house chiefs are less optimistic about growing their teams in the future.
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'I’ve started a new chapter and I don’t want to go back' - Chuka Umunna on Edelman, ESG, purpose and politics
Former MP-turned-strategic corporate advisor Chuka Umunna talks about his new leadership role at Edelman, the impact of COVID-19, racism, and why he’s done with politics.
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'Making PR anti-racist' - PRWeek spotlights BME comms pros in special edition
PRWeek UK is taking an in-depth look at BME issues, initiatives and voices associated with our industry for a special edition of the magazine this month.
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Brands paying influencers more fairly now 'veil pulled back' over payment
Brands increasingly realise they must pay influencers fairly – and influencers are more aware of their own monetary value to brands.
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PRCA and PRWeek launch #PowerOfPR campaign to trumpet PR's value
Senior business leaders overwhelmingly recognise PR's value, according to new research carried out during COVID-19. It comes as the PRCA and PRWeek launch a campaign – #PowerOfPR – highlighting the value of PR to business and society.
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In-house PR embraces home working – Comms and COVID-19 survey
A large majority – 85 per cent – of UK in-house communications chiefs plan to reduce the number of days their comms staff must work from the office, according to new research by PRWeek.
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