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Publicis Groupe UK hires diversity head from Stonewall
Kate Williams will take up head of diversity and inclusion role in March.
PRWeek UK launches search for 30 Under 30 2021
PRWeek UK has launched its annual 30 Under 30 project to showcase young stars of PR.
Ex-Synergy trio Parfitt, Gladstone and Raincock launch agency
Former Synergy, Engine Sport and Pitch leaders have reunited to set up The Space Between.
SEC Newgate buys Newington outright and merges it with sister shop
SEC Newgate has increased its stake in Newington to 100 per cent and merged it with sister shop SEC Newgate UK – the first step to rebranding all its agencies SEC Newgate by the year end, excluding consumer-focused Publicasity.
Edelman hires Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall comms chief
Julian Payne, comms secretary to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, is moving to Edelman in the new role of chair of corporate affairs, EMEA.
Pitch Update: Philips, Celebrity Cruises, Bulk, Piaggio Group, Birmingham City Council and more
PRWeek's weekly round-up of pitches and account moves.
Movers & Shakers: Edelman, Finsbury, Teneo, Milk & Honey, Clarity, PRCA and more
PRWeek's weekly roundup of industry hires, departures and promotions.
Supreme Court rules for policyholders in landmark COVID-19 insurance case
Thousands of UK businesses are a step closer to receiving insurance payouts due to losses arising from pandemic restrictions after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of policyholders in a landmark case between the markets regulator and insurance industry.
Hotels PR specialist NewDog launches
The agency will cater to the hotels industry, with a focus on the investment arm of the sector. It launches at a time when most hotels have adapted to lockdown rules, but remain a “mainstream asset class" with "a lot of pent-up demand”.
Philips puts $300 million global integrated account up for bid
The Dutch electronics company is reviewing creative, media and communications globally, and has invited four major holding companies to participate.
Philips puts $300 million global integrated account up for bid
The Dutch electronics company is reviewing creative, media and communications globally, and has invited four major holding companies to participate.
Celebrity Cruises books Good Relations as global PR agency
The Royal Caribbean Group cruise line has consolidated its PR agency support to one agency, having previously worked with regional agencies around the world.
Cannes Lions will go ahead in person, organisers confirm
Event was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
WPI Strategy and former Matt Hancock spad launch healthcare research centre
WPI Strategy has teamed up with Richard Sloggett, previously a special adviser to health secretary Matt Hancock, to launch a healthcare research centre, the public affairs agency announced today.
Edelman’s ‘new era of information bankruptcy’: An existential threat to media and comms businesses?
Edelman’s annual global trust barometer was unveiled yesterday (13 January).
PR professionals: ‘Chartwells' reaction as insufficient as its food parcels’
Chartwells’ reaction to a being called out over its meagre food parcels for vulnerable schoolchildren was defensive, lacked empathy and only “threw fuel onto the fire”.
BA to BT, Tesco to Tesla: 13 corporate comms teams to watch in 2021
Which corporate in-house teams can expect a busy and eventful year ahead?
Good Relations opens first international office in New York
Good Relations has expanded into New York with the first international office in the agency's 60-year history, PRWeek has learned.
Under Armour hires UK comms agency
Global sportswear and equipment brand Under Armour has appointed Canoe as its UK PR agency.
Antarctica eco-tourism operator appoints UK PR agency
Luxury eco-trips provider White Desert Antarctica has hired The PC Agency.
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12 UK PR agencies to watch in 2021
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BA to BT, Tesco to Tesla: 13 corporate comms teams to watch in 2021
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W Communications launches in the US
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Edelman UK names new Smithfield MD amid leadership shake-up
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Edelman hires Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall comms chief
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Ex-government comms chief returns to private sector as agency founding partner
Analysis
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Account Director Flame PR London (Greater)
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Editor, Windpower Monthly Haymarket Media Group Twickenham, London (Greater)
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Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Whitehouse Communications London (Central), London (Greater) usually, but WFH at the moment.
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PR Account Director Clearbox Remote working
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Deputy Head of Communications Office for Nuclear Regulation Bootle, Merseyside
Latest Jobs
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Account Director Flame PR London (Greater)
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Editor, Windpower Monthly Haymarket Media Group Twickenham, London (Greater)
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Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Whitehouse Communications London (Central), London (Greater) usually, but WFH at the moment.
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PR Account Director Clearbox Remote working
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Deputy Head of Communications Office for Nuclear Regulation Bootle, Merseyside
People moves
APCO names ex-government minister as first UK chairman
APCO has promoted former UK business minister Richard Harrington to the new role of UK chairman.
Ex-government comms chief returns to private sector as agency founding partner
Toby Orr, former director of comms and marketing at the Department for International Trade, has joined fledgling agency Shearwater Global as a founding partner.
Clarity hires global head of planning and impact
Alex Judd, who joins from Grayling, will lead integrated planning, measurement and insights.
Mobile gaming company Scopely hires Ben Webley as CMO
He’s worked at Facebook, Zynga and EA.
W Communications launches in the US
W Communications has expanded its operations into the US, opening a ‘Little London’ office to serve UK brands seeking a greater US presence, PRWeek has learned.
Edelman UK names new Smithfield MD amid leadership shake-up
Edelman UK has announced leadership changes at its Smithfield financial PR and strategic comms team, with head of special projects Iain Dey promoted to managing director.
Universal Pictures marketer joins NOW TV to lead marcomms
Sky-owned streaming service NOW TV has hired Jamie Schwartz as director of brand, marketing and merchandising.
Sir Oliver Letwin among five new senior advisors at Teneo
Teneo has added five names to its list of senior advisors, including ex-UK Conservative cabinet minister Sir Oliver Letwin and former Credit Suisse UK chief executive Russell Chambers.
Comic Relief appoints new chief executive
Samir Patel has spent the past eight years at the digital media and comms agency Blue State.
Cirkle hires strategy and digital directors
Cirkle has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of directors from Edelman and Splendid Communications.
Greenbrook makes double hire from Citigate and Lansons
Investment comms firm Greenbrook has added to its team with the appointment of a director and consultant.
Finsbury Glover Hering names regional CEOs as merger completes
New corporate comms powerhouse Finsbury Glover Hering (FGH) has completed its merger and named regional chief executives for the UK, US and Europe.
Zeno Group hires new regional healthcare lead
Zeno Group has appointed Avril Lee as its head of healthcare in the UK and Europe.