The Rugby Football Union has appointed Frank PR to promote the HSBC London Sevens, the final tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, at Twickenham in May 2016. The HSBC London Sevens takes place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May at Twickenham Stadium. For the first time, Twickenham Stadium will be turned into […]
Green & Smart, a Malaysian renewable energy company that generates power from biogas, has brought in Luther Pendragon to support its planned IPO on London’s AIM. Green & Smart will use the proceeds of the float to enhance its “credibility and profile” in the renewables industry by providing funding for the construction of two biogas […]
The Media Society, a charitable organisation that organises events to discuss topics in the media, has elected Reputation Communications’ MD and co-founder, Patrick Barrow, to its council. The Media Society‘s council ensures the society’s activities and events have a broad appeal and attract attendees interested in media. Barrow, who co-founded Reputation Communications, joins the council, […]
Way To Blue has named iCrossing’s Björn Köster as its new German MD, who will be based in the agency’s Munich offices. Köster was previously VP of global business development at marketing agency iCrossing, where he developed cross channel digital marketing strategies for several medium to large enterprises. In his new role, Köster will report […]
Laura Scott, editor of culture and lifestyle platform The Locals, on showcasing the human stories behind creative ideas, plans to cycle across America in under 30 days, what’s new with the site and why strong PR relationships are essential for good content. Firstly, how would you describe the site? The Locals is a culture and […]
Manchester PR agency Manc Frank, which is part of Frank PR, has been appointed to launch the first restaurants outside of London for Thai casual dining brand Busaba. Manc Frank has been briefed to drive media attention and community engagement around Busaba, as well as educate locals on the brand. Busaba’s new flagship restaurant and […]
Independent family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons UK has chosen Tin Man as the UK PR agency for its seven brand Esoteric whisky portfolio, which includes The Balvenie and Monkey Shoulder. Tin Man will be responsible for all creative UK-wide PR campaigns and press office activity for brands including The Balvenie, Monkey Shoulder, Girvan Patent […]
A round-up of the essential highlights from the main PR and media stories, features and events content on Gorkana News this week. Pitch Wins Independent family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons UK has chosen Tin Man as the UK PR agency for its seven brand Esoteric whisky portfolio, which includes The Balvenie and Monkey […]
Teneo Holdings, the global advisory firm behind strategic agency Blue Rubicon, has rebranded its agencies StockWell and Pendomer as Teneo Strategy, following their acquisition in the second half of 2015. Both companies, that have traditionally worked in the strategic, corporate and financial PR space, have now been fully-integrated with Teneo’s existing UK business and, alongside […]
MRM has launched its EU intelligence service which helps financial services firms counter Brexit risks by providing detailed coverage of EU issues and institutions. The EU intelligence service will offer a comprehensive guide to upcoming events in the EU with a weekly summary aimed at demystifying core issues. The service will cover EU institutions and also include coverage […]