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Case study: Celeb factor boosts pharma campaign
Sanofi Pasteur used the pulling power of TV presenters Ben Fogle and Dr Christian Jessen to help propel a travel health campaign onto the mainstream news agenda and boost visits to its Smarter Traveller website.
Headland advises Hong Kong takeover bid of London Stock Exchange
Headland is leading comms for the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's takeover bid of London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Ready10 'buoyed' by comms brief for UK's largest boat show
The Southampton International Boat Show has appointed Ready10 to handle PR and comms, following a competitive pitch process.
WPP's Karen Blackett: I'm tired of diversity being seen as a problem, not a solution
Businesses that don't 'get it' will 'miss out' on financial benefits.
Fake post-apocalyptic Brexit game causes media backlash
The release of a fake Brexit-related game that pitched civilians and politicians against each other in a battle for survival garnered national media attention for agency network Kairos Group.
Domino's Pizza announces retained consumer PR agency
Domino's Pizza Group has appointed One Green Bean as its retained consumer PR agency, following a competitive five-way pitch process.
Gaming company Bethesda chooses new PR agency
Hope&Glory has won the lifestyle and mainstream PR duties for leading games publisher Bethesda, following a competitive pitch.
The Romans wins six-figure brief for sleep wellness brand
European sleep wellness brand eve sleep has appointed PR firm The Romans on a retained basis, following a number of recent projects together.
'Think Zoolander, not Vogue' - Domino's takes on London Fashion Week with 'night-in collection'
Unisex range was created by designer Liam Hodges.
Homebase looking for new consumer PR agency
British retailer and garden centre Homebase is searching for a new consumer PR agency, and announced its new-look creative.
'Agencies should ask more questions' - PR bosses on how to improve the industry's communication problem
Agencies can improve the relationship with clients by asking more questions, according to comms bosses on a PRWeek Asia panel, who also cited the benefits of two-way reviews.
'There's a disconnect between junior account handlers and senior clients' - comms chiefs
In-house comms bosses in APAC discussed how the high turnover and age of account handlers can affect client-agency relationships.
Twitter finds 75 micro-influencer groups 'open' for brand support
By analysing key information about users at a granular level for the first time, Twitter wants to provide brands with a roadmap for reaching small but highly influential groups.
In brief: Powerscourt and Threesixty make senior hires, Forster to pay clients for sustainable travel, wins for Stand and Phipps
Threesixty expands reputation team with senior hire, wins for Stand and Phipps, comms veterans join Commetric and Verita, and more from PRWeek UK.
#MrGrumbles - Festive feline fame awaits star of new Asda Christmas campaign
A cat casting by British supermarket Asda has seen thousands of cat owners contact the retailer for a chance to star in its new Christmas advert.
Name change at YO! restaurant brand sparks social media campaign
Japanese restaurant brand YO! has rebranded one of its sites to highlight the scale of choice on its menu.
Golin appoints new MD in China
Golin has appointed The Hoffman Agency's China GM Jason Cao as its new managing director in the country.
Hospitality PR firms merge to form new agency
PR firms KK Communications and Anteater Communications have joined forces to create a new agency called AKA Communications.
Exclusive: CEO of Grayling Dubai confirms acquisition of company from Huntsworth
Huntsworth has sold the Dubai arm of its business to Grayling's Middle East and Africa CEO Loretta Ahmed, creating a a new independent agency for the region.
Pagefield Global ceases trading
Pagefield Global, the litigation PR agency formed in 2017 with the appointment of 17 former Bell Pottinger staff, has ceased trading, PRWeek has learned.
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Striking pilots largely winning PR battle against British Airways, say comms pros
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Random House calls 'Don't have a bookmark?' meme 'worst social media challenge in history'
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Pagefield Global ceases trading
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Introducing the 2019 class of the PRWeek US Hall of Fame
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Lynne Franks: 'Influencer marketing is out of hand'
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Exclusive: CEO of Grayling Dubai confirms acquisition of company from Huntsworth
Analysis
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PR & Communications Manager Prospect Resourcing Ltd London (Central), London (Greater)
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PR and Marketing Manager (Luxury Design) Guru Careers West London
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Communications Manager Surrey County Council Kingston Upon Thames (London Borough), London (Greater)
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Communications Specialist Canonical London (Central), London (Greater)
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Communications Executive Hanbury Strategy London (East), London (Greater)
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PR & Communications Manager Prospect Resourcing Ltd London (Central), London (Greater)
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PR and Marketing Manager (Luxury Design) Guru Careers West London
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Communications Manager Surrey County Council Kingston Upon Thames (London Borough), London (Greater)
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Communications Specialist Canonical London (Central), London (Greater)
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Communications Executive Hanbury Strategy London (East), London (Greater)
People moves
In brief: PRCA Russia launches, global PR hire at dating app, Dewe memorial announced, wins for Seahorse and Lucre
Roddy Dewe memorial announced, Tech firm buys investor relations agency, creative strategist joins Redtorch, and more from PRWeek UK.
3 Monkeys Zeno makes senior hires as corporate director departs for Amazon
3 Monkeys Zeno has announced three senior hires following the departure of Phil Reay-Smith, director of corporate and business, for a senior comms role at Amazon.
BCW London hires ex-Tony Blair and Australian PM adviser
BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) has hired John McTernan, a former adviser to Tony Blair and ex-Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, as a senior adviser in its issues and public affairs team.
Edelman hires JWT's Van Someren as global food and beverage chair
She is also serving as EMEA lead of its food and beverage sector.
SWIFT corporate affairs chief Natasha de Terán steps down
Natasha de Terán is to leave her role as head of corporate affairs at SWIFT, the global network that helps facilitate bank-to-bank transfers, PRWeek has learned.
IPG promotes Krakowsky to global COO and Lee to Mediabrands CEO
Krakowsky is frontrunner to succeed Michael Roth as global CEO.
Former Lloyds Bank comms chief named Prosek Partners MD
Prosek Partners has appointed Fiona Laffan, former chief comms officer at Lloyds Bank, to its London office as managing director.
Grayling ups Scholefield and Jukes to Europe-wide leadership roles
Grayling has promoted Sarah Scholefield and Richard Jukes, chief executive and chairman respectively of the UK business, to lead the agency across Europe following the departure of Europe CEO Jan Simunek.
Edelman names new head of reputation in North Asia
Antoine Calendrier was previously managing director, corporate affairs at Elan Edelman in Paris.
Within International opens regional office in Hong Kong
The agency currently has a presence in London and New York.
Dubai-based agency Gambit makes trio of strategic hires
Jamal Al Mawed, MD of the recently launched independent communications agency, has announced the expansion of its Dubai-based team
UK Sport appoints new comms chief
UK Sport, the government agency responsible for investing in Olympic and Paralympic sport in the UK, has hired Naomi Hicks of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as director of communications and partnerships.
Downing Street hires ex-LADbible and Buzzfeed PR chief to head digital comms
Peter Heneghan, a former senior comms figure at LADbible and Buzzfeed, has joined 10 Downing Street as head of digital communications.