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In brief: Noise Media teams up with Facebook VP, wins for Smoking Gun, Ophir and Aberfield, Speed launches new measurement tool
Facebook EMEA vice-president Nicola Mendelsohn joins forces with PR and media partners for a charity launch, Speed launches real-time analytics tool, and more at PRWeek UK.
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In brief: New consumer agency for London, wins for Jargon, 8020, White Tiger, and senior promotions at Social
PR firm The Prophets launches, 8020 gets EU-wide brief, White Tiger to promote new Montenegro-based resort, plus more in PRWeek UK.
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M&C Saatchi issues profit warning as cost of accounting error escalates
Advertising giant M&C Saatchi's accounting woes continue as the cost of its accounting error was revised up to £11.6m, and its shares plunged 40 per cent.
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National food charity brings festive spirit to those in need
Communications agency Talk.Global has partnered national community dining charity FoodCycle to help bring the spirit of the festive season to those in need.
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Global campaign doubles support for airline passengers with disabilities
Requests for assistance for airline passengers with intellectual disabilities have nearly doubled since the launch of a global campaign by travel technology company Travelport.
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Palm PR checks in with five-star London hotel win
The Landmark London has appointed food, drink and travel communications agency Palm PR to deliver a PR campaign across consumer and trade media.
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National Housing Federation makes senior comms appointment
Rhys Moore has been named executive director of public impact at the National Housing Federation (NHF).
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Giffgaff Black Friday pop-up kicks off 'refurbished' campaign
Mobile operator Giffgaff has launched a Black Friday pop-up shop where nothing is for sale to highlight its campaign to provide a sustainable alternative to buying new phones.
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Megabus appoints Tin Man for love-themed campaign
Inter-city coach operator Megabus has hired the firm to launch its first PR campaign, following a non-competitive pitch.
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'Uber has won over consumers, but not City Hall' - PR pros
Uber maybe popular with consumers, but with a London mayoral race just around the corner, public affairs professionals agree the ride-sharing app has work to do to convince the regulator and MPs it's a 'fit and proper' operator.
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In brief: Three new Fellows at the CIPR, wins for Diffusion, WPR, CommsCo and Black Diamond, new hire at Tin Man
Plus: Milk and Honey and Honest Communications expand, while Social Communications rebrands.
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UKTV names new chief marketing and innovation officer
Broadcaster UKTV has appointed Simon Michaelides as its new chief marketing and innovation officer (CMIO) in a newly-created role.
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Crosby's firm CTF partners cleared of any wrongdoing
A investigation into Sir Lynton Crosby's firm CTF Partners over allegations its staff worked on Boris Johnson's campaign for PM without registering with the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists has found the firm not guilty of any wrongdoing.
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Weber Shandwick's UK boss elected PRCA chairman
Industry trade body the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has elected Weber Shandwick UK and Ireland CEO Rachel Friend as its 2020-2022 Chairman, following a vote at yesterday's AGM.
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'Future membership of PRCA may be dependent on diversity credentials'
Membership to the industry's trade body could soon be dependent on an agency's diversity credentials, according to the PRCA's diversity chair.
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Campaign groups make last-ditch call for voter registrations
Grassroots campaign group RegistHERtoVote is encouraging women to get out and vote, while Rize Up's campaign has targeted marginalised young people.
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Watch: Greenpeace Christmas campaign reveals turkey's dirty little secret
Greenpeace has launched its 'alternative' Christmas ad based on the 'comedy roast' format.
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Watch: Fashion brand Boden gives hospital staff a festive makeover in new campaign
British fashion brand Boden has raised a glass to what it calls the 'real stars of Christmas', hospital staff up and down the country who will work all over the festive period.
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FTI appoints new EMEA vice-chair and global head of financial services
Global business advisory firm FTI Consulting has appointed Simon Lewis as vice-chairman in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, and global head of financial services in its strategic communications segment.
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Gillette flexes purpose credentials with partnership to support young football fans
Procter & Gamble grooming brand Gillette has announced a partnership with charity Football Beyond Borders (FBB) that aims to help more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds reach their potential.
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