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Former Edelman global digital lead Kevin King joins Citizen Relations
King will serve as global chief digital officer at Citizen.
Stir PR names new MD
Stir PR has hired former Frank director Polly Atherton as managing director.
Goodbye, Blue Rubicon: Teneo removes all sub-branding across global business
Teneo has removed the sub-branding from all its global operations, making Teneo the name used for the business worldwide with the phasing out of established agency monikers, including Blue Rubicon, PRWeek can reveal.
Nissan's Ghosn scandal: the brand impact
Shock arrest of leader could actually present an opportunity, according to experts.
Ex-Sun editor Dominic Mohan leaves role as Outside Organisation CEO
Dominic Mohan has left his role as CEO at Outside Organisation, the agency founded by entertainment PR veteran Alan Edwards, PRWeek has learned.
Instagram to strip users of fake 'likes' and comments from third-party apps
Move has been welcomed by Unilever's Keith Weed, who has led calls for action.
Ketchum forms European partnership with Carbon Disclosure Project
Global comms consultancy Ketchum has formed a pro bono partnership with CDP, the NGO formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, to develop a strategic communications programme.
Twitter PR pros call out Facebook's 'garbage move' of blaming its comms team
"Sorry, but blaming your comms team in times of crisis is a garbage move," said one unlikely ally.
Wieser: Bad behavior makes working with Facebook harder
Marketers may think twice about the platform after revelations in The New York Times, the Pivotal Research analyst said.
Fur trade body seeks agency for global 'fight back' PR campaign
A trade body for the international fur trade is seeking a PR agency to handle a global PR campaign to counter what it calls "attacks from animal rights activists", PRWeek has learned.
Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Lidl among brands plugging in to social media Christmas spirit
High-street retailers are gaining plenty of mileage out of hijacking each others' Christmas ads with clever creative extensions.
#NotARetailStore - John Lewis (the man) stars in Twitter UK Christmas campaign
John Lewis - the American lecturer famed for being mistaken for the British retailer of the same name - is the star of a quirky Christmas campaign from Twitter UK.
National Lottery going local in bid to win hearts and minds
A 'hyperlocal' campaign is to be waged by the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU) in North East Wales to raise awareness among communities of the lottery's legacy in their area.
McDonald's revisits #ReindeerReady for Christmas campaign
Fast-food restaurant chain expands on last year's "Reindeer ready" campaign with a new spot featuring hungry reindeers.
Twitter UK comms manager takes new role at Netflix
Twitter UK communications manager Sam Hodges is leaving his role for a new EMEA-wide comms position at Netflix, PRWeek has learned.
Red Consultancy wins pitch for internet company Zen
Telecommunications and internet service provider (ISP) Zen has appointed Red Consultancy as its retained PR agency in the UK.
John Lewis Christmas campaign: how has Elton performed?
Viewing figures, social mentions and sentiment are all up on last year's John Lewis festive campaign.
Run Communications to handle comms for 'Team England' in lead up to Birmingham games
Run Communications has been appointed by Commonwealth Games England (CGE) to handle the comms activity of Team England for the next two years.
A little bit funny: the best parodies of John Lewis' Elton John Christmas campaign
You can tell everybody... that PRWeek UK's feast of John Lewis Christmas campaign parodies and spoofs (so far) is here. Hope you don't mind.
Facebook on the NYT bombshell report: 'There are a number of inaccuracies in the story'
Highlights from Facebook's rebuke to The New York Times exposé, and PR pros' reactions to the lobbying revelations.
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Twitter PR pros call out Facebook's 'garbage move' of blaming its comms team
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A little bit funny: the best parodies of John Lewis' Elton John Christmas campaign
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What the !#@% is PR?
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Elton John reminds us of the power of gift-giving in nostalgic John Lewis campaign
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'A knockout, highly emotive' or 'something anyone could have produced'? PRWeek's panel on John Lewis' Elton John campaign
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PR agencies rebranding as PR agencies - please stop
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People moves
In brief: Talker Tailor wins Stay One Degree account, Slido appoints comms director, wins for MHP, Wild West and CiCi
Speedy Hire appoints MHP, Threepipe to promote Alice in Winterland, DeVries picks up beauty brand, wins for Talker Tailor, Wild West and CiCi, and more from PRWeek UK.
Former Labour senior policy adviser joins MHP Communications
MHP Communications has appointed senior Labor policy adviser Tom Hamilton to join its public affairs leadership team as an associate director.
In brief: DeVries' gin win, Mitsubishi Electric appoints Brands2Life, new accounts for Golin and Milk & Honey
Mitsubishi Electric warms to Brands2Life, former HS2 internal comms chief joins 44 Communications, wins for Golin and Milk & Honey, and more from PRWeek UK.
Golin London creative chief departs
Gemma Vardon has left her role as executive director, creative, at Golin London to go freelance.
JWT London facing claims of discrimination against white, straight, British men
A number of creatives were made redundant days after they spoke to HR about Jo Wallace's comments earlier this year.
Citypress hires Edelman London director
Citypress has appointed Reena Mistry from Edelman London to lead its Midlands office and join its growing senior leadership team.
Invesco appoints Graham Hook head of UK government relations
Investment management firm Invesco has appointed Graham Hook to the newly created role of head of UK government relations and public policy.
Richard Nichols leaves post as Instinctif CEO for new role
Richard Nichols has left his role as CEO of Instinctif Partners, moving to the new position of deputy chairman following Tim Linacre's promotion to group MD, PRWeek has learned.
Hume Brophy appoints Helen Munro as UK managing director
Global communications agency Hume Brophy has appointed former Whitehouse Consulting MD Helen Munro as managing director of its UK business.
Sky corporate comms and campaigns chief resigns to launch 'a different kind of advisory'
Gavin Davis, Sky's director of corporate communications and campaigns, is leaving the broadcaster after two years to launch "a different kind of advisory business", he has told PRWeek.
Rank Group hires betting industry veteran as first director of public affairs
Rank Group, the UK-listed gambling operator, has hired betting industry communications veteran David Williams to the new role of director of public affairs.
Portland appoints Louise Winmill as partner in its corporate division
Integrated comms consultancy Portland has hired Louise Winmill as a partner in its 85-strong corporate division.
In Brief: DawBell signs up celebs, Dr. Martens picks new agency, wins for Brands2Life, Building Relations
Whiteoaks promotes senior duo, DawBell picks up celebrity clients, Dr. Martens chooses We Are Social, Brands2Life's international account win, and more from PRWeek UK.