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M&C Saatchi PR MD departs after 10 months
M&C Saatchi PR managing director Davnet Doran has left the agency after 10 months, PRWeek has learned.
Case study: Counter-terror comms chiefs reveal the real Bodyguard as recruitment enquiries peak
For the avoidance of any doubt, a grey-haired man with middle-aged spread says: "My day-to-day life is not like David Budd's on TV."
Protein World and Amazon collared over weight loss claims
Advertising watchdog rules that the companies failed to provide evidence to support the claims of products sold on their websites.
'Influencers aren't effective for product marketing' - Edelman's head of influencer
Influencers are not effective for product level marketing, and PR - rather than advertising - should own the influencer marketing space, a leading UK expert has warned.
High-speed rail operator condemned over comms failings
HS2 has been accused of repeated failures in communication, not being open and transparent, and 'broken promises' in its treatment of people whose homes may be under threat to make way for the controversial transport project.
Stand Up To Cancer unites gamers on a new battleground in fight for research
Activity by Anomaly features characters from well-known games.
"Alastair is crucial to me": confessions of government comms bosses revealed
A new book charting the history of the Government Communication Service since its formation in 1917 provides an insight into what it is really like to work in comms at the very heart of government.
Brands2Life unveils new brand identity
Brands2Life has unveiled a new brand identity, which the agency says puts its employees at its heart.
Talk show host fronts annual Stoptober campaign
Controversial presenter and ex-smoker Jeremy Kyle is reviving his talk-show host persona for a new drive to persuade people to give up smoking, in Public Health England's eighth annual Stoptober campaign next month.
Ketchum study: Tech can't ignore young people's concerns
The research found widespread worry and fear among digital natives, who could demand change from Big Tech.
GBBO winner to help Citizen Relations execute new, multi-brand Electrolux brief
Citizen Relations London has won a multi-brand brief to support its leading Electrolux household appliance brands AEG and Zanussi.
Celebrity Cruises promotes Jo Vaughton to director of brand and PR
Jo Vaughton, the head of PR and social for Royal Caribbean International, has been promoted to director of brand and PR at sister brand Celebrity Cruises.
Tower Hamlets residents' campaign to highlight unchecked drug-dealing achieves national coverage
The citizen campaign in the London borough's Columbia Road area, led by residents to put the spotlight on the impact of blatant street dealers and related crime, has attracted high-profile coverage.
PRWeek Global Awards launch; Jonathan Adashek to chair jury
Global auto communications executive Jonathan Adashek will head a star-studded jury to identify transformative work that crosses global territories as well as the best work in the regions - with six new categories added this year.
'I would prefer an iPad to a dog': Generation Alpha talks technology in Hotwire video
And 5 top tips for how marketers and PR pros can reach young children and their parents.
Michael Frohlich: Ogilvy transition has been 'darkness followed by light'
Ogilvy UK boss Michael Frohlich has described the group's transition to a One Ogilvy operating structure as "darkness followed by light", admitting the process has been met with internal resistance as well as intense media scrutiny.
In brief: M&C joins Ubisoft roster, Mindful Chef picks W, Premier expands offering
M&C Saatchi PR to launch Starlink video game, W Communications wins health food recipe brand, RedHouse and Kallaway pick up art clients, and more from PRWeek UK.
Next 15 H1 pre-tax profit grows 26 per cent as UK outperforms
Next 15 has reported a sharp rise in profit and revenue in the first six months of 2018 - with growth led by the UK business and a more mixed performance in the US.
Procter & Gamble's Marc Pritchard shares personal journey about bias, labels
"This was a profound and painful moment. The pain and disappointment because of those people I let down. I asked myself, 'Do I slink away or step up?' I decided to step up."
Five times Nike pushed boundaries with its marketing
Nike has been in the news recently for its latest ads backing controversial athletes Colin Kaepernick, Serena Williams and Caster Semenya, but it's far from the first time the brand has created provocative or ambitious work.
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Matt Davis, Dow Chemical corporate affairs SVP and North America president, to retire
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Exclusive: Kindred under new, all-female management
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The weight is over: Weight Watchers changes name to WW
Analysis
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Communications Officer - Compass Group UK & Ireland Compass Group London (Central), London (Greater)
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Communications and Stakeholder Relations Director Magnox Ltd Nationwide
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Membership and Marketing Manager Wales Council for Voluntary Action Wales
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Social Media Associate FIA Foundation Central London
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Director of Communications World Health Organization Geneva, Switzerland (CH)
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Communications Officer - Compass Group UK & Ireland Compass Group London (Central), London (Greater)
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Communications and Stakeholder Relations Director Magnox Ltd Nationwide
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Membership and Marketing Manager Wales Council for Voluntary Action Wales
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Social Media Associate FIA Foundation Central London
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Director of Communications World Health Organization Geneva, Switzerland (CH)
People moves
Grayling appoints former Sunday Times news editor as senior advisor
Stephen Bevan, former news editor at the Sunday Times, has been appointed as a senior media advisor at Grayling, the agency has announced.
Exclusive: Kindred under new, all-female management
An all-female management team is running Kindred, the agency has announced, with the appointment of Tara Austin as chief strategy officer.
New registrar named for ORCL as ministers rapped by parliament over appointment process
The Government has named the former chief executive of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Harry Rich, as its preferred candidate to be the new Registrar at the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL).
Tracy De Groose named executive chair of Newsworks
Former media agency chief is to chair publishers' trade body.
In brief: Wall Street English hires Another Word, Approach adds trio, Havas launches climate initiative
Approach grows team, Volpa opens second office in Scotland, Another Word wins Wall Street English, and more from PRWeek UK.
IOC strategic comms director Rebecca Edwards to exit
The International Olympic Committee's strategic communications director Rebecca Edwards is leaving the sports body at the end of November, PRWeek can reveal.
Mick Mahoney joins list of senior Ogilvy departures as turmoil continues
Ogilvy UK chief creative officer is following Emma de la Fosse, Charlie Rudd and Clare Donald out of the door as the fallout from its restructure continues.
Downing Street events adviser joins Portland
Portland has appointed former Downing Street senior staffer and Conservative Party operations and events manager Jonathan Stock as its head of events and marketing.
Pride in London comms director launches 'UK's most diverse and inclusive' agency
The volunteer director of comms for Pride in London and former Weber Shandwick associate director is launching an agency aiming to be the "most inclusive and diverse out there".
Engine lures R/GA veteran Jim Moffatt to lead Europe and Asia
Jim Moffatt, the leader of R/GA's business in Asia Pacific and its former London chief, has been appointed as CEO of Engine Group in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Reuters move for Telegraph Media Group PR manager
Joel Ivory-Harte has been appointed Reuters PR manager for EMEA, moving from Telegraph Media Group.
Finn Partners hires Ryan Barr to lead financial services
Barr previously led U.S. operations for Cognito.
Philip Morris International hires Aaron Sherinian
Sherinian previously worked at the U.N. Foundation and Aga Khan Development Network.