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Creative Access adds PR practitioners to Steering Group
D&I social enterprise Creative Access has appointed new members to its Steering Group initiative, which aims to prepare rising PR pros for leadership roles in comms and other creative industries.
Growth, late payments, redundancies… PRWeek tracks agency trading trends
The InformationSince May 2023, the PRWeek UK Top 150 Trading Tracker has taken the temperature of trading at UK comms agencies every month. Today we take a six-month view.
PRWeek UK Awards 2023: winners revealed
Cow and Taylor Herring were the big winners with three awards each at the prestigious PRWeek UK Awards 2023 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in Park Lane, London, on Wednesday (18 October).
PRWeek UK Awards 2023 – view shortlist before tonight’s big reveal
The PRWeek UK Awards 2023 takes place tonight – take a look at the shortlist ahead of the biggest night in the UK PR calendar.
Cow PR’s James Richards launches male breast cancer charity
James Richards, an account director at Cow PR, has founded the UK’s first dedicated male breast cancer organisation, after being diagnosed earlier this year.
Charities warned over dangers of social media campaigning
In new guidance published this week, the Charity Commission has warned charities using social media to be mindful of the reputational risks involved.
Endometriosis UK urges PR firms to join friendly employer scheme
The Endometriosis UK charity and PR agency heads are calling on comms companies to sign up to its friendly employer scheme.
Five Campaigns We Liked in June: your winner revealed
Find out the winner from PRWeek’s selection of the best PR and comms campaigns in June.
Agency rivals urge their creatives to pitch for Working With Cancer ad contest
Edelman, IPG, Omnicom and WPP join Publicis to launch “The Big C” competition with $100m brief.
Purpose Awards 2023: winners revealed
Hope&Glory was the big winner with five combined awards at the prestigious UK Purpose Awards 2023, announced in a ceremony at The Londoner, Leicester Square, London.
Top 10 most-read articles by PRWeek subscribers in March
These are the most-read articles by PRWeek UK subscribers in March, measured by our ‘known audience’ of named users who logged in. This month we're excluding Power Book articles as they would occupy almost all of the top 10.
Five Campaigns We Liked in February: your winner revealed
Find out the winner from PRWeek’s selection of the best PR and comms campaigns in February.
Agency appointed for Unilever, EY and Government partnership initiative
Public-private partnership initiative Transform has selected Forster Communications to deliver its corporate comms.
Opinion and features
UK Communicators of the Year 2023 (numbers 10-6) revealed by PRWeek
The InformationWho got their message across most effectively in this chaotic year?
UK Communicators of the Year 2023 (numbers 15-11) revealed by PRWeek
The InformationWho got their message across most effectively in this tumultuous year?
UK Communicators of the Year 2023 (numbers 20-16) revealed by PRWeek
The InformationWhich individuals from the UK got their messages across most effectively this year?
‘There were many powerful stories to unpick’ – Behind the Campaign
Emily Oliver, UK comms lead at the charity Smile Train, discusses the recent campaign for World Smile Day.
Braverman – sometimes odious words don’t deserve a response
What do you do when someone with a big following drops an opinion bomb on an issue your organisation or client works on?
Five Campaigns We Liked in October: vote for your favourite
From Rick Astley rocking misheard lyrics to Norwich City knocking it out of the park, PRWeek rounds up its five favourite campaigns from October 2023. Vote below for your favourite – the poll closes at midday on Monday 6 November.
Five Campaigns We Liked in September: your winner revealed
Find out the winner from PRWeek’s selection of the best PR and comms campaigns in September.
PRWeek new-business rankings: agency extends lead in September thanks to England Golf win
The KnowledgeFifteen new agencies entered the table this month, taking the tally to 75. This article is exclusive to The Knowledge subscribers.
Five Campaigns We Liked in September: vote for your favourite
From ketchup controversy to frank funeral chats, PRWeek rounds up its five favourite campaigns from September 2023. Vote below for your favourite – the poll closes at 12pm on Monday 9 October.
'Imagination can unlock endless possibilities' - Behind the Campaign
Maurice Wheeler, CEO of We are Family UK, discusses the agency's campaign to help boost children's reading skills during the summer holiday.
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Recent people moves
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Movers and Shakers: NSPCC, MSL, SEC Newgate, Boldspace and more…
PRWeek’s round-up of industry hires, departures and promotions.
Canada Life UK appoints first head of public policy
A former stakeholder and public affairs manager at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has joined Canada Life UK as its first head of public policy.
Lexington boosts Labour credentials
Strategic comms agency Lexington Communications has announced several appointments aimed at strengthening its Labour offer ahead of the next general election.
Launch PR hires MD to lead new practice
Creative PR agency Launch has announced the opening of a reputation practice, and has recruited a managing director for it along with new clients.
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Movers and Shakers: Downing Street, Ketchum, Manifest, WA, Powerscourt and more…
PRWeek's round-up of industry hires, departures and promotions.
MHP Group restructures health team
The MHP Group has restructured its 40-strong health team into two arms – marketing comms, and public affairs and policy – which will be led by Annalise Coady and Pete Digger, respectively.
iNHouse names first MD as CEO Luciana Berger takes new role
iNHouse Communications has appointed Hanna Johnson, who was private secretary to two Prime Ministers, as its first managing director – as chief executive Luciana Berger moves to a new senior counsel role.
Movers and Shakers: Edelman, WA, GK Strategy, TikTok and more…
PRWeek’s round-up of industry hires, departures and promotions.