LaunchPad Recruits, an HR technology company, has appointed Man Bites Dog to support its next phase of growth. Man Bites Dog will work alongside the business on an integrated communications programme to build brand awareness and enhance the company’s profile among HR and recruitment professionals and the wider business and investment community. Kirstie Kelly, director […]
Lloyd’s of London has hired Harvard PR, part of Chime, with the aim of positioning the insurance giant as a global leader in cyber insurance. Harvard will develop a new narrative and messaging to be used by Lloyd’s to tell a consistent story around cyber risk, and to support its ‘reputation for genuine innovation’. Stewart Todd, head of […]
Nabarro, the international law firm, has appointed Rostrum to assist with a project that will raise its profile among technology companies in the UK. The project will consist of a research report, social media content and a media relations campaign. Alex Bellinger, head of communications at Nabarro, said: “The Rostrum team impressed us with their ideas, […]
Claiming to be Scotland’s largest independent PR and digital marketing agency, The BIG Partnership‘s Aberdeen office has secured new client wins worth over £350,000 in the first half of 2016. included in this total is BIG’s first contract with a Middle Eastern company, The Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO). Zoe Ogilvie, director and head of BIG’s Aberdeen […]
International Greetings, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of gift packaging, cards and stationery, has appointed Redleaf Communications to handle its corporate communications. Rebecca Sanders-Hewett, MD, capital markets, Sarah Fabietti-Dallison, senior account manager, Helena Shadbolt, account manager, and Susie Hudson, account executive at Redleaf, will work on the account. Sanders-Hewett said: “We are delighted to have […]
Stuart Jackson, Nissan’s VP of comms, tells Gorkana about the lessons that have stayed with him since helping to launch the joint venture between Orange and T-Mobile in 2012 and explains why he co-authored The 4G Mobile Revolution: Creation, Innovation and Transformation at EE. Since its launch in 2012, EE has won multiple uSwitch awards as the fastest UK network and […]
Yellow Jersey PR has hired Joe Burgess as a consultant from Hudson Sandler. Burgess, who has experience working in the financial services sector, advising UK and international clients on their corporate and financial communications strategy, will support Felicity Winkles, director at Yellow Jersey, in the provision of strategic communications to Yellow Jersey’s capital markets, corporate and […]
Hanover has named Blue Rubicon’s former chairman, Alastair Gornall, as its first non-executive chair, as part of the agency’s international expansion plans. Gornall founded and was CEO of Consolidated Communications Group, as well as chief executive of Reed Exhibitions. He was chairman of Blue Rubicon between 2012 and 2015. He is also currently non-exec chairman […]
PHA Media has been appointed by make-up brand Look Fabulous Forever to manage its comms activity throughout 2016. Since its initial launch in 2013, Look Fabulous Forever has sold to more than 28 countries worldwide. The brand has also developed more than 40 make-up tutorials available on YouTube, featuring “real women” over the age of 50, which have had nearly two million views between […]
Food and drink agency Palm PR has been appointed by drinks brand Simplee Aloe to help grow its share of the UK juice category. Simplee Aloe offers a range of “all-natural superjuice drinks”, which are available in two varieties; Grape & Lemon and Apple & Mango. Palm PR has been briefed to help drive sales and increase distribution of Simplee Aloe, as […]