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Snapchat fact-checks political ads, CEO says
Co-founder Evan Spiegel weighs in on debate over accountability of social networks.
Weight Watchers picks new retained consumer PR agency
Global wellness company Weight Watchers (WW) has appointed PrettyGreen as its UK retained consumer PR agency, PRWeek can reveal.
Ginny Paton joins Iris to lead PR division
Iris has appointed former Mischief director and founder of House PR, Ginny Paton, as managing partner, PRWeek can reveal.
PRWeek relaunches survey into mental health in PR
PRWeek has re-launched a survey looking at attitudes towards mental health in the PR and comms industry.
Sainsbury's St Nick, Tesco, Debenhams, KFC and McNuggets-eating reindeer - PRWeek panel on Christmas campaigns
The final instalment of what our Christmas creatives panel had to say about some of the best (and worst) campaigns this festive season.
#OurDay: Hundreds of local authorities celebrating public sector workers today
Millions of Britons are getting a glimpse of life inside hundreds of local authorities across England and Wales, thanks to a 24 hour tweetathon taking place today.
Creativebrief promotes Charlie Carpenter to CEO
Appointment comes after five years as managing director.
Yorkshire brewery drafts in PR agency to drive Christmas sales
Family-owned brewery Timothy Taylor's has appointed Finn Communications to raise awareness of its online offering in the lead up to Christmas and help drive sales of its gift range.
FTI hires ex-Times leader writer and private equity trade body chief
FTI Consulting has hired Tim Hames, former director general of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), as a senior advisor in its strategic communications arm in London.
Cost of influencer posts on social media rises dramatically
The average cost of an Instagram post has risen a whopping 44% in 2019 compared to last year.
Majority of consumers have unfollowed social media influencers - UAE and Saudi study
A new survey of consumers' found that four out of five had unfollowed social media influencers due to the promotional content they post.
'Talent remains the number one issue' - ICCO World PR Report
PR's global growth is set to surge beyond 2020 but recruiting skilled staff is a constant hurdle, according to the annual report.
MEPRA gears up for its annual awards gala
The 11th annual edition marks the largest-ever edition of MEPRA's awards, with new categories for technical skills, services and sectors.
72Point marketing manager leaves for Havering Council
Emma Blint has left her job as marketing manager at consumer PR agency 72Point to take up a new role as change communications lead at Havering Council.
Martin Sorrell denies 'slapping' Superunion's Jim Prior over Campaign interview
Former WPP chief was angry ex-colleague called S4 Capital 'speck in rearview mirror'.
Digital and social media budgets to rise, says PRCA research
Digital PR spending will continue to grow, as does confidence in practitioners ability to measure its impact, according to a PRCA Digital PR and Communications report.
Police campaign highlights the warning signs that can lead to murder
The danger signs that someone may be stalking you are highlighted in a campaign launched by Staffordshire Police today, amid mounting concern over a crime that can escalate and end in murder.
Prince Andrew's former PR man joins Finsbury after 'amicable split'
Jason Stein, the PR professional who advised against Prince Andrew's BBC Newsnight interview, has joined Finsbury. Stein previously worked for Amber Rudd, the sister of Finsbury founder Roland.
Landsec names new corporate affairs and sustainability chief as incumbent steps down
Landsec, the UK's biggest commercial property development and investment firm, has promoted Caroline Hill to group corporate affairs and sustainability director on the retirement of Miles Webber, PRWeek has learned.
'Prince Andrew interview will reign as a masterclass in PR disasters for some time' - industry reaction
PR professionals have been left gobsmacked by the tactics and execution of Prince Andrews' BBC interview about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, labelling it one of the worst PR disasters of all time.
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'Prince Andrew interview will reign as a masterclass in PR disasters for some time' - industry reaction
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TikTok users deem Home Depot's jingle a 'certified banger'
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Watch: John Lewis and Waitrose ad lights up Christmas with Edgar the excitable dragon
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Prince Andrew's former PR man joins Finsbury after 'amicable split'
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Grayling rolls out creative services division, hires former M&C Saatchi PR creative director
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Landsec names new corporate affairs and sustainability chief as incumbent steps down
Analysis
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Account Director - luxury hospitality PR Reuben Sinclair West End
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Account Director Formative Content Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
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Senior Account Executive Spotlight Communications Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater)
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PR Senior Executive Viking Cruises Wimbledon/Putney
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PR Professional (Consumer and Professional Imaging) Canon Uxbridge, London (Greater)
Latest Jobs
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Account Director - luxury hospitality PR Reuben Sinclair West End
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Account Director Formative Content Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
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Senior Account Executive Spotlight Communications Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater)
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PR Senior Executive Viking Cruises Wimbledon/Putney
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PR Professional (Consumer and Professional Imaging) Canon Uxbridge, London (Greater)
People moves
In brief: 30 Under 30 alum makes agency's board, wins for Brilliant, Synergy and Tank
Third City promotes Westmore, new appointment at Scriba PR, fitness win for Tank, employee engagement brief for Synergy, food-brand win for Brilliant, and more from PRWeek UK.
Grayling rolls out creative services division, hires former M&C Saatchi PR creative director
Grayling has launched a new creative services division, IGNITE, and hired new creative director Julian Cirrone, who joins from M&C Saatchi PR.
Roland Dransfield expands to London and restructures leadership team
Manchester-based PR and communications agency Roland Dransfield has opened an office in London and announced a restructure, alongside key promotions and appointments.
Just briefly: Account wins and people moves
A roundup of the latest industry news.
Definition launches food and drink specialism with senior hires
PR agency Definition has bolstered its senior team and is launching a new food and drink offering.
Nationwide's campaigns and public policy manager to step down
Tanya Joseph, who was behind Sport England's highly acclaimed This Girl Can campaign, will step down from her role at the end of the month.
FTI Consulting bolsters digital practice with Centrica hire
FTI Consulting has strengthened its digital practice with the appointment of Centrica's director of digital communications Laura Price.
Long-serving Financial Times editor Lionel Barber to step down
The Financial Times editor, Lionel Barber, is leaving his post next year, ending a 34-year career at the publication. Deputy editor Rhoula Khalaf has been promoted to editor.
'It is time to tackle gender inequality and boardroom imbalance' - new GWPR MENA chair
Lucy D'abo, chair of GWPR MENA, says flexible working hours, equal opportunities, women in leadership, and sponsoring up-and-coming talent is at the top of the agenda for a new regional branch of Global Women in PR (GWPR).
Well Hello rebrands following co-founder's departure
Well Hello - the agency formed by Nick Woods and Lisa Taylor in 2016 - has rebranded as Sunny Side Up.
In brief: Cartoon Network picks UK agency, Madano hires director, wins for Talk.Global, KPPR
Cartoon Network picks UK agency for show launch, senior hires at Purplefish and Madano, Fox rebrands, wins for Talk.Global and KPPR.
Former Newington COO Naomi Harris joins public affairs consultancy
Public affairs and communications consultancy WA Communications has appointed former Newington COO Naomi Harris as a director.
Airbnb names new head of comms in Asia
Belle Baldoza will look after Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.