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Leon launches campaign to feed NHS staff
A new campaign called FeedNHS has been launched by fast food brand Leon to provide support to healthcare staff during the coronavirus crisis.
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TheSoul Publishing appoints global comms boss and agencies for transatlantic brief
Independent digital studio TheSoul Publishing has hired Eric Schultz from Golin, and appointed new agency partners Milk & Honey PR and 5W Public Relations, PRWeek can reveal.
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British retailer appoints UK agency for fashion brief
Fashion retailer Cotton Traders has appointed Carousel to manage its public relations and support its web, catalogue and retail business.
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PRCA offers free membership to professionals affected by COVID-19
Self-employed and PR professionals made redundant because of COVID-19 can claim six months' free membership to the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).
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Industry responds positively to CIPR appeal for payment break
Vuelio said it will pause payments from struggling clients, while Cision said it is looking at ways to support clients during the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Insurance firm NHBC hires head of marketing and comms
NHBC, a warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has appointed Guy Lambert as head of marketing and communications.
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‘Head boy or class clown?’: PA pros compare the Chancellor and Prime Minister’s approach to crisis comms
Before going into self-isolation late last week, Boris Johnson looked uncomfortable delivering anything other than good news during the daily press briefings, while Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been praised for a confident, empathetic style that seems to be cutting through.
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Powerscourt supports industry initiative to produce 10,000 ventilators for the NHS
Comms consultancy Powerscourt is providing strategic media advice to VentilatorChallengeUK, a coalition of leading industrial, technology and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors.
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Agency leaders welcome £350bn Government support package, but warn: 'majority are struggling'
With new business slowing, campaigns suspended indefinitely, and freelance support already frozen, agencies fear more tough choices may be on the horizon if they are to survive the economic impact of the coronavirus.
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Sports Direct boss apologises for poor comms and ‘ill-judged’ attempt to keep stores open
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has apologised for his "ill-judged and poorly-timed" attempt to keep his shops open during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Pitch Update: UPS, MedCity, Klarna, Xandr, Victorian Plumbing, and Wind River
PRWeek's weekly round-up of pitches and account moves.
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Movers & Shakers: MSL, Manifest, The Romans, Hanover Health, and BIT
PRWeek's weekly roundup of industry hires, departures and promotions.
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Victorian Plumbing picks agency for PR and creative brief
One of the UK's largest bathroom retailers, Victorian Plumbing, has appointed creative agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker for a PR and creative brief, following a three-way pitch.
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Sport England launches campaign to keep Brits active during lockdown
The campaign by the public body aims to inspire the nation to stay active at home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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MSL hires Talker Tailor's creative lead
MSL has strengthened its creative team with the appointment of creative Kim Allain.
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UPS secures UK agency for crisis and reputation brief
US delivery giant UPS has appointed Porter Novelli as its agency partner for the UK and Ireland, following a competitive pitch.
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Manifest hires New York Times' global creative director
Communications agency Manifest has appointed Chomoi Picho-Owiny as a creative director in London, PRWeek can reveal.
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Angela Merkel praised for 'direct, vivid and emotional' crisis comms
German communications professionals have commended Chancellor Merkel's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what other leaders can learn from her.
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Red Lorry Yellow Lorry helps inspire the industry's next generation of female talent
Tech PR and marketing agency Red Lorry Yellow Lorry has partnered non-profit I Can Be to help open up the world of PR as a career option to young girls.
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Coca-Cola GB suspends all marketing activity
The economic uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic has led the soft-drinks multinational to suspend all its brand marketing in Great Britain, PRWeek has learned.
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