Strategic comms consultancy Madano has brought in Edelman’s Michael Zdanowski as a director and head of energy. Zdanowski was UK energy lead at Edelman, where he played a strong role in developing the firm’s UK and European energy business. Before Edelman, he worked for Hill+Knowlton Strategies in London and Moscow, focusing on major reputational issues […]
Golin has launched a film around the collaboration between ice cream brand Magnum, fashion house MOSCHINO and film star and supermodel Cara Delevingne at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, which is taking place this week. In other news, Golin has created a film around the collaboration between ice cream brand Magnum, fashion house MOSCHINO and film star […]
Consumer agency instinct pr has been appointed as the retained UK PR agency for merchandise e-tailer EMP. Established in 1986, EMP was conceived by a small team in Germany, which set out to start a mail order business giving music fans the opportunity to get all their merchandise from one extensive catalogue. Today, it is one of […]
Your bitesize update on the latest People News and Moves featured on Gorkana News: GK Strategy hires former coalition cabinet minister David Laws GK Strategy has appointed former coalition cabinet minister David Laws as strategic adviser. Portland hires Weber Shandwick’s Chris Hogwood as partner Portland has appointed Chris Hogwood as partner to head […]
Aviation, travel and transport PR specialist 80:20 Communications has been handed an international trade and corporate PR brief by London Biggin Hill Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport in London. Situated 12 miles from central London, Biggin Hill provides specialist aviation services to predominantly the business market. 80:20 Communications will promote Biggin Hill to business aviation […]
Beattie is accelerating the growth of its UK office network with the appointment of Eileen Stretton, former MD at Golley Slater PR North. She will take on a newly created client and business development director role which will see her join Beattie Director Rachel Gladwin’s team. It is the group’s fifth major signing for 2017. Stretton […]
Golin has been appointed by chocolate brand Green & Black’s to handle its consumer PR. Established in 1991, Green & Black’s joined Cadbury in 2005. The brand is known for its ethically-sourced, premium chocolate and was the first Dark 70% chocolate bar in the UK. Golin’s brief includes responsibility for its consumer press office, as well as […]
Instinctif Partners is providing strategic counsel and communications advice to eve Sleep, which today becomes a listed company on the AIM market, in London. An e-commerce focused, direct to consumer, European sleep brand, eve designs and sells its own-branded mattresses and other sleep products. Instinctif was retained to advise on the listing and will continue […]
Portland has appointed Chris Hogwood as partner to head up the agency’s Local team. Hogwood will report to Mark Flanagan, managing director of Portland’s corporate team. He brings in experience in local engagement and property work, having previously advised clients from a range of sectors including Westfield, Aldi, Microsoft, Meyer Homes, Key Cities, Sunderland City […]
Anne Cuthbertson, editor of The London Magazine, a monthly lifestyle and luxury property title published by Cedar on behalf of CLEA (Central London Estate Agents), talks to Gorkana’s Louise Pantani about sharing her love of London with her readers, how PRs can help with content – especially images – and her dreams of getting a sneak peak inside Kate and […]