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'Staff safety is a concern' - Hong Kong PR chief on protests
A PR professional has said 'violence is out of the ordinary' in Hong Kong, as protests across the city over the past few weeks have escalated into angry confrontations and the use of tear gas.
Former D&AD director joins Common Industry as MD
Purpose-focussed comms agency Common Industry has appointed Amanda Moorby as its managing director to help strengthen the its brand strategy and business-planning services.
McDonald's blends streetwear and spice with spoof brand 'Schnuggs'
McDonald's has created its own fashion line to promote its Spicy Chicken McNuggets.
BAFTA puts TV awards brief out to pitch
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is re-pitching the account for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards, PRWeek has learned.
In brief: Prova appoints b2b director, wins for Frank, Lewis and Hotwire
Data company awareness brief for TaylorMade, sofa retailer appoints Synergy Creative for transformation support, Prova hires b2b director, and more from PRWeek UK.
Way To Blue hires Starworks London duo for new fashion PR agency
Global communications shop Way To Blue has set its sights on the worlds of fashion and beauty with a new agency offering.
'Racist, cynical, badly targeted': PR pros slate Home Office #knifefree chicken shop campaign
PR professionals have criticised a new Home Office anti-knife crime campaign that focuses on chicken shop customers for being poorly targeted and with racist undertones.
Ogilvy announces global partnership to help tackle fake followers
PR agency Ogilvy UK and influencer marketing company Takumi have partnered to harness the power of influence globally while mitigating the risk of fake followers.
'Campaign mode' - strong Brexit message slowly reinvigorating Government departments
After being given greater clarity about the need to leave the EU at the end of October, public affairs professionals are beginning to see Government departments spring back into life.
Total Fitness appoints Manchester PR agency to grow brand positioning
Manchester-based PR Agency One has been appointed by Total Fitness to help the brand strengthen its position in the mid-market health club sector.
Be transparent with comms around facial recognition tech, says CIPR AI Panel
Firms must be transparent in their communications around the use of facial recognition systems, a panel on PR and artificial intelligence has advised, amid the controversy of the technology being used at London's Kings Cross without public knowledge.
Mytaxi reincarnation Free Now appoints consumer and corporate relations agency
Free Now, formerly mytaxi, has hired Brands2Life as its retained consumer and corporate relations agency, following a four-way competitive pitch.
Relevance International hires new MD at London office
PR and brand strategy agency Relevance International has announced former head of VIP relations at Selfridges, Fiona Harris, will join the firm as managing director.
Businesses being advised to adjust comms for a 'no deal' Brexit
British businesses are quickly adapting their communications plans to the realisation that the Boris Johnson government is likely to force the nation out of the European Union without a deal, according to public affairs chiefs.
Mondelez and Volkswagen fall foul of ASA's gender stereotyping ban
Clearcast said the ASA's interpretation of the new rules goes 'further than we had anticipated and has implications for a wide range of ads'.
The Epicurean Club chooses UK agency for dual comms brief
The Epicurean Club, a collection of inns and pubs in Britain, has appointed Mallory Group to a dual comms brief.
LDR Creative expands drinks portfolio with five-figure wins
Specialist drinks brand comms agency LDR Creative has announced more than £200,000 worth of client wins, including a global brief for a drinks fair, and a drinks manufacturer's rebrand.
Edinburgh Fringe denies it banned women's health brand from campaigning at Festival
A row has broken out between Edinburgh Fringe Festival and women's health brand Elvie after the latter accused the Festival of banning its awareness campaign that includes a 19-ft, vagina-shaped blimp.
BCW rolls out entertainment practice
BCW Entertainment builds on the core of former Burson-Marsteller shop BWR.
Ella's Kitchen chooses corporate and CSR comms partner
Ella's Kitchen has appointed Kin&Co to handle an integrated comms brief that includes corporate comms, reputation management and comms for its social and environmental strategy and impact.
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Scottish MP: Celtic FC's handling of sexual abuse case a 'PR disaster'
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'Racist, cynical, badly targeted': PR pros slate Home Office #knifefree chicken shop campaign
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How White Claw and MSL made spiked seltzer the bro-approved drink of summer 2019
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German PR group clears FleishmanHillard in Monsanto lists case
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Anthony Joshua's decision to fight in Saudi a 'low blow to boxing' and 'money over morals'
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M&C Saatchi reveals £6.4m accounting mistakes charge
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Birmingham comms agency hires senior creative and new business exec
Midlands branding and communications agency Wyatt International has hired two senior staff members following its 'best ever year of growth and performance'.
Leidar MENA appoints former Weber chief as managing partner
Andreas Keller, former head of Weber Shandwick in the region, has moved to Leidar MENA to develop the consultancy's Middle East operation - with a strong focus on the UAE.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts appoints regional senior director of marcomms
Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East and Africa has appointed Haitham Assem as regional associate director of marketing and communications for the Middle East and Africa.
Former MHP creative director joins comms agency Launch
Creative comms agency Launch has appointed former MHP senior creative Robin Invest as an associate creative director.
Former Number 10 special adviser joins MSL
PR firm MSL has appointed the Lib Dems' ex-head of political communications Sean Kemp, as the agency looks to expand its corporate reputation offer.
Golin picks Paul Parton as group chief strategy officer
Parton has been leading Brooklyn Brothers as president since Golin acquired it in 2016.
In brief: New fellows at CIPR and PRCA, Oracle expands, wins for Purple London, The Lifestyle Agency and KINC
Medical tech company appoints ROAD, Oracle grows PR team, fashion briefs for Purple London and KINC, and more from PRWeek UK.
Exclusive: Met Police hires Daily Mail executive news editor to lead media work
Chris Greenwood, executive news editor at the Daily Mail, is to join the Metropolitan Police as head of media later this year, PRWeek can reveal.
Highland Marketing poaches ex-NHS comms manager
Experienced comms professional Jon Salmon has left Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, where he was comms manager, to join health tech specialist Highland Marketing as an account director.
Tourism marketing agency MMGY Hills Balfour hires new MD
Tourism marketing company MMGY Hills Balfour has appointed Caroline Moultrie as managing director, in what the agency describes as an "enhanced leadership structure".
Jo Swinson appoints former Clegg press officer
Ben Rathe will return to the Liberal Democrats in a few months to serve as press secretary for new leader Jo Swinson.
Peloton promotes global comms head Jessica Kleiman
Kleiman has hired six comms staffers since she joined Peloton last April.
Freuds appoints Prince Harry's former secretary and adland creative
Freuds has grown its senior ranks by recruiting Prince Harry's former private secretary and an experienced adland creative.