Grayling has been appointed by Lloyds Banking Group to support its public affairs engagement across the UK. The agency will focus to support Lloyds in the delivery of its ‘Helping Britain Prosper’ plan, which focuses on the key social and economic challenges facing the UK. Grayling, which has worked with the banking group for over […]
Honda UK has chosen automotive agency Prova PR to act as the PR provider for its entire Honda dealer network, following a four-way pitch. Warwick-based Prova has been briefed to provide full media support to the 180 franchised and independent Honda dealers across the UK, with the aim of increasing brand awareness and footfall to […]
Ruder Finn has brought in Brands2Life’s Robin Grainger to take on the newly-created role of director of connected comms. Grainger, who will be based in Ruder Finn’s London office, has been briefed to lead the development of an international capability that aims to help clients enhance their comms by drawing on “complementary expertise” within the agency. Working […]
Jonathan Jordan, Founder and Senior Partner at corporate affairs advisory firm Sermelo, says the high profile revelations and the ensuing media frenzy surrounding ‘The Panama Papers’ story has lessons for PRs and communicators about building and maintaining trust with their audiences and the importance of getting their crisis management plans in place, and implementing them […]
Financial media relations group Newgate Communications is advising software company Blue Prism following its IPO on AIM last month. The Newgate team, which advised Blue Prism on its IPO, will support the business across all aspects of its financial PR requirements, including investor and media relations. Blue Prism raised £21.1m from its IPO, in part to fund expansion […]
Thomas Ffiske, head of PR for QuidditchUK, explains the success of his campaign work around last month’s British Quidditch Cup, as the organisation looks to take the sport beyond the pages of Harry Potter into a thriving, real life, community. Campaign: The British Quidditch Cup Client: QuidditchUK PR Team: Thomas Ffiske Timing: March 2016 Overview QuidditchUK, the country’s […]
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has briefed Blue Rubicon to lead on its “reputation turnaround”. RBS’ chief marketing officer, David Wheldon, confirmed the appointment today (13 April). Blue Rubicon is set to work to build the bank’s reputation in pursuit of its ambition to become “the most trusted bank” by 2020. The brief incorporates […]
Communications business Next 15 has reported a growth in headline operating profits of £16.5m, up 29.9% year-on-year, for the 12 month period ending January 31 2016. It has also reported an 18.9% growth in headline revenue to £129.8m, for the same period, compared to the 12 months to January 31 2015. Since the year end, Next 15 acquired digital agencies Publitek, in […]
London City Airport has strengthened its comms team with the appointment of the Department for Transport’s Andrew Scott as PR Manager, as the airport develops plans for expansion and prepares to mark its 30th anniversary in 2017. Scott joins City Airport’s four-strong comms team and will be responsible for campaigns which promote the airport’s time saving […]
Down at the Social has been appointed by Manchester-based entertainment complex The Printworks to handle its PR and social activity, following a four-way pitch. Down at the Social will be the first agency appointed by the city centre venue to create an integrated strategy, including both PR and Social activity. Working closely with The Printworks’ in-house team, Down at the Social will create content across all channels for the business. Fred Booth, centre director at The Printworks, said: “The track record Down at the Social has in terms of […]