Jabra, which develops headsets and audio devices for use by businesses and consumers, has brought in LEWIS as lead communications agency to deliver PR services in the UK, US, France and the APAC region. The agency will tell the Jabra story and draw attention to its range of audio products, which includes headsets and speakers. LEWIS’ international division will […]
Osirium Limited, a cyber security solutions provider, has called upon Hollins Communications to provide support around its IPO having today announced its intention to float. The company, which combines automation and cyber security technologies in its services, is seeking admission to AIM, London’s alternative market, and intends to raise at least £4 million to support its sales […]
Unity has been appointed by Secret Cinema to handle the launch of its nationwide show, post-apocalyptic horror film 28 Days Later. It will deliver a wide-ranging brief, which covers strategic and creative direction for both pre-production activity and the launch itself. The appointment comes as Secret Cinema launches its first-ever nationwide show. The showing of Danny Boyle’s 2002 […]
Gough Bailey Wright has been appointed by North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) to handle its PR and marketing strategy, as it welcomes the Flying Scotsman to its tracks. The NYMR is a heritage railway, running between Pickering and Whitby. It attracts nearly 350,000 visitors each year, making it one of the world’s most popular steam […]
Shutterstock, a global picture and music provider and licensing agency, has brought in MWW PR to provide UK corporate PR support raise awareness for its new products among creative professionals and small business owners. MWW’s campaign will provide media relations support to the company, raising the profile of its computer vision technology which uses algorithms of pixel […]
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Henry Playfoot, strategy director at Claremont, is this year’s winner of the Suzy Ferguson Spirit Award, having been praised for his ‘strong integrity, principles and ethics’ at the awards ceremony today. In its third year, the Suzy Ferguson Spirit Award recognises those unsung heroes who have made a difference in the industry and bring out the […]
Wolfstar has been chosen by Portmeirion Group to deliver an integrated comms campaign for the 200th anniversary of its Spode Blue Italian design. The online and social media PR agency has been briefed to increase brand awareness and raise the profile of Spode and Blue Italian’s history, as well as engage with new and existing audiences. The 12-month […]
Cohn & Wolfe, FleishmanHillard Fishburn, Hotwire, salt and WE Communications have teams on the shortlist for this year’s Young PR Lions UK competition. Six teams, including two from Hotwire, have been shortlisted to win the accolade this year, in a competition which aims to find the best young PR professionals in the country. The winning team […]
Yellow Jersey has brought in Josh Cole, formerly of venture capital company AD&P, as a consultant. Cole will support director Charles Goodwin in Yellow Jersey‘s strategic communications segment. With Paris-based venture capitalist AD&P, Cole helped build a number of successful companies across sectors including biotech, cloud collaboration and online publishing. Dominic Barretto, Yellow Jersey MD, said: “We […]