M&A advisor Results International has revealed that PR M&A activity grew globally last year. In 2016, there were 77 deals in total which is up from 75 in 2015. In addition, Results International’s analysis highlights there were 35 deals involving UK and European businesses in 2016, up from the 29 seen in 2015. There were also five “repeat acquirers” […]
The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) has brought in Clarion Communications as its UK PR agency, following an international tender for the promotion of cork stoppers, which has seen contracts also awarded in 10 other countries, including the US, China and France. APCOR represents and promotes the Portuguese natural cork industry, which it claims is the […]
P&C PR is handling the PR, on a pro bono basis, for Schools OUT UK, the UK charity behind LGBT History Month, which is currently taking place. The charity is marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality this year. Schools OUT is a membership-based organisation that began life as The Gay Teachers Association […]
Newgate Communications has appointed Louise Nicolson as a partner in its corporate team. Nicolson, who has started the role, has become a senior strategic adviser to a number of clients in the extractive industries, technology and private equity arenas. In addition, she has secured a new client in the form of clinical-stage biotechnology company NovaBiotics, on […]
Yellow Jersey PR is advising Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas as it makes its IPO today on AIM. Eco Atlantic is an oil and gas exploration company, focusing on the identification, acquisition and development of petroleum opportunities in politically stable and “technically de-risked jurisdictions” around the world. It has an estimated market capitalisation of approximately £19m. Felicity Winkles, […]
Dutch retailer HEMA has appointed LEWIS to be its corporate PR partner for Europe. HEMA has plans to expand and accelerate its international operations with the opening of stores in the UK, France, Spain and Germany. LEWIS will support the openings and provide maximum media exposure for HEMA for each opening in these countries. LEWIS […]
4mediarelations has been named the official broadcast partner for World Travel Market London 2017 for the 5th year running. Its reappointment comes after it secured more than 300 pieces of coverage across the three-day event last year, including BBC 5 Live, Radio 4, BBC World Service and BBC Scotland. 4mediarelations says organisations that benefited from its broadcast PR activity […]
Mystudenthalls.com has chosen Rooster to enhance its position as the UK’s first and “most comprehensive” student halls search engine. Mystudenthalls.com allows students to contact their desired halls directly without having to create a user account. Rooster has been briefed to develop a media strategy for the brand, as well as run the company’s press office function. In […]
The Lucre Group has won two PR briefs from Scott Storey Outdoor Living, which launches this year, and James Grace, a specialist in bespoke staircases. Scott Storey Outdoor Living, which specialises in non-wood decking, is due to launch later in 2017. Lucre will support the launch of Scott Storey Outdoor Living and raise the profile […]
Rostrum, the corporate PR agency, has announced that it has hired its first PR apprentice Tania Correia. Correia joined Rostrum after finishing her A-Levels and was chosen out of a number of candidates, having demonstrated ability to draft content and pitch to the media during the interview process. She is part of the corporate team at Rostrum […]