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Instinctif sale 'paused' as buyers fail to meet circa £20m price for majority stake
The sale process for Instinctif Partners has been "paused", with potential buyers unwilling to meet the asking price.
World Cup results: the campaigns that flew and the ones that flopped
Which World Cup campaigns performed and which ones fell flat? PRWeek looks at the top campaign performers and those who flattered to deceive this summer.
Weber Shandwick buys London agency co-founded by comedian and social star David Schneider
Weber Shandwick has acquired That Lot, the London-based social creative agency co-founded by British comedian, actor, writer and director David Schneider.
British Chambers of Commerce brings in joint campaigns directors on job share
Business network the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is taking on two co-executive director of policy and campaigns, with both joining from the same charity.
Thames Water taps up first comms director from Maitland
Thames Water has appointed Maitland partner Sundeep Tucker to the new position of director of communications.
It won't be 'PR's moment' if we keep looking cheap - talking creativity with The Romans' Joe Mackay-Sinclair
In our third interview with a leading UK PR creative, PRCA Creative Group chair Nick Woods meets Joe Mackay-Sinclair (pictured), creative director and co-founder of The Romans.
Activision hires new UK PR agency after parting ways with Red
Activision, the video game maker behind Call of Duty and Guitar Hero, has appointed H+K to handle its UK PR.
Former PR lead for Branson and London's Olympic Park named new LTA comms chief
UK tennis governing body the Lawn Tennis Association has hired Victoria O'Byrne as its new comms director.
In brief: Third City hires joint MDs, Next 15 buys industrial specialist, new wins for Kin and Anteater
Third City hires joint MDs, Next 15 acquires industrial specialist, Cherish heads to US, and more from PRWeek UK.
Ofcom calls for Facebook and Google to be independently regulated over fake news
Facebook and Google should be subject to independent regulation to tackle the spread of misleading information online, the head of the UK's communications regulator has argued.
Publicis Groupe expands country model to eight key markets
Publicis Groupe has expanded its "country model" to eight key global markets as the French ad giant's restructure continues.
Olson Engage ends relationship with Papa John's over founder's comments
A representative from the agency said Olson had recurring differences with founder John Schnatter, who resigned as the company's chairman on Wednesday after his use of the n-word on a conference call became public.
Julian Assange takes on ex-Labour MP and PR man Richard Hillgrove to seek 'political solution' to extradition impasse
Julian Assange has taken on a new team to provide PR, parliamentary engagement and other services, as he attempts to secure a way for him to end his stay in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Cannes Lions owner makes MD Jose Papa redundant
Jose Papa, who had the job of running the Cannes Lions ad festival for the past two years, is being made redundant by the festival's owner Ascential.
Deliveroo brings in new consumer agency after parting with Hope&Glory
Deliveroo has taken on a new agency for UK consumer campaigns, PRWeek has learned.
From PR pro to working mum: reflections on the maternity leave experience
Holly Pither, associate director at Bottle and new mother, has spoken to PRWeek about her experience of maternity leave, returning to her agency early and what the industry should be doing to support women.
Ogilvy Worldwide creative chief fired after internal investigation
Tham Khai Meng has been with Ogilvy since 1999.
Papa John's founder apologizes: 'Racism has no place in our society'
The pizza chain's founder, John Schnatter, confirmed reports about inappropriate language on a May conference call.
Twitter purge of locked accounts welcomed by Unilever's Keith Weed
Some Twitter accounts could lose millions of followers when the social platform purges large numbers of "locked" accounts this week.
PayPal's Pablo Rodriguez to join JP Morgan Chase
Rodriguez oversaw comms for consumer brands within the PayPal portfolio, including Venmo and Xoom.
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PayPal's Pablo Rodriguez to join JP Morgan Chase
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Olson Engage ends relationship with Papa John's over founder's comments
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Weber Shandwick buys London agency co-founded by comedian and social star David Schneider
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BA pays tribute to Southgate with M&S waistcoat giveaway on flights to Moscow
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Former PR lead for Branson and London's Olympic Park named new LTA comms chief
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Deliveroo brings in new consumer agency after parting with Hope&Glory
Analysis
'Don't let your officials take the blame or they'll have revenge' - comms pros on Rudd's resignation
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Account Manager - Retail/Interiors - Global Agency - Big Brands cloudTen Recruitment London (Central), London (Greater)
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Account Manager - Hotels, Bars and Restaurants PR Futures London (Central), London (Greater)
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Senior Account Manager I Consumer and CSR Prospect Resourcing Ltd London (Central), London (Greater)
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Marketing Manager EMR Chelmsford
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Account Manager - Healthcare Comms - Independent Agency Fresh Connect London
People moves
In brief: Threepipe gets Hotwire HR lead, hires at FTI, TVC and 72Point, Great Lakes account extension
Threepipe gets Hotwire HR lead, Energy recruit at FTI, TVC brings in client director, and more from PRWeek UK.
APCO launches Dubai-based AI Comms Lab
Imad Lahad will head the new department.
Ex-BBC journalist and Buckingham Palace PR to lead Oxfam GB comms
Oxfam GB has hired Steve Kingstone as its comms director, starting in the Autumn.
James Wright named Havas PR North America CEO
Wright has also been appointed global chairman of Havas PR Collective.
Finsbury names deputy CEO, head of operations
The appointments follow the exit of North America president Stephen Labaton.
Long-time Nationwide external affairs head joins challenger bank
Challenger bank Aldermore has appointed Alan Oliver (pictured) as its new head of external comms.
Newington and CBI veteran joins business group ahead of Brexit and Crossrail push
Muniya Barua has been made London First's first director of corporate affairs, with other comms figures in the business group given promotions.
In brief: Tfl arrival at Interel, Inbetweeners' Simon makes agency 'friend', Ready10 signs up Kanu, Big hire
Tfl arrival at Interel, Inbetweeners' Simon makes agency 'friend', Ready10 signs up Kanu, Content hire at Big and more from PRWeek UK.
Prodromou out as Racepoint Global CEO
Chairman and CEO Larry Weber retakes helm of Boston PR firm.
Burson Cohn & Wolfe UK country lead named
Cohn & Wolfe's Rebecca Grant has been chosen to lead the UK business of the newly merged Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW).
29 PR pros who have gone places since being in the PRWeek 30 Under 30
The PRWeek 30 Under 30 has been highlighting the industry's stars of the future since 2006. Now it's the future - so what have the previous entrants been up to?
Golin's Jon Hughes returns to UK in shakeup of co-CEO duties
Golin co-CEO Jon Hughes is returning to the UK after six years to take a new role overseeing offices across EMEA and Asia.
SEC creates chief sales officer role to improve group visibility and connectivity
Tom Parker, CEO of Brussels agency Cambre Associates, has been promoted to the newly created role of chief sales officer at its Milan-headquartered parent company SEC.