Full Circle Communications has recruited Matt Beasley, a former Lloyd’s of London media relations manager, as a director within its insurance and financial services consultancy. Beasley joins Full Circle from FWD, where he was an account director for three years. He has also worked at the Institute of Financial Services and Centrica across specialities including […]
Emily Luscombe, a former deputy MD of Bell Pottinger’s Engage division, has joined Golin as deputy managing director in its London office. Reporting to Bibi Hilton, Golin’s London MD, Luscombe will oversee the agency’s corporate, B2B and technology teams and be responsible for its key operations. Prior to joining Golin, Luscombe oversaw Bell Pottinger’s employee […]
Media relations is far from dead, Eulogy MD Lis Field argued in this week’s Cision webinar. In fact, it’s more important than ever. While some might view the rise of influencer marketing as a threat to traditional PR and media relations, she said that it’s actually a huge advantage. “All of a sudden, we have a much […]
MHP Communications has been appointed as the retained financial PR adviser to Benchmark Holdings, an aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, following a competitive pitch. Katie Hunt and Reg Hoare, who are both managing directors at MHP, will lead the account with support from Alistair de Kare-Silver and Vera Prokhorenko. Hunt said: “We are delighted that we […]
Lansons is providing investment platform provider IntegraFin Holdings Limited with comms support for its intended admission to the London Stock Exchange. The consultancy is working with IntegraFin’s senior management to perfect the firm’s story, handle all external communications and generate media interest in the business. “IntegraFin is a pioneering business that, as the first adviser platform, has […]
Good Relations has launched Good Live, a live brand experiences division, with former Taylor Herring staffer Kat Day at the helm. As Taylor Herring’s group account director, Day delivered creative campaigns for clients including Samsung, Sky and Paddy Power. At Good Relations, she will report to executive consumer directors Lawrence Collis and David Wiles. Good […]
Creative comms consultancy The Playbook has appointed Andrew Baiden as its new managing director. Baiden will oversee a 10-strong team looking after clients in the sport, technology and consumer sectors. He will also work on the agency’s strategic development with chairman Gavin Megaw. Prior to joining The Playbook, Baiden was creative director at Newgate Communications […]
Cicero Group has appointed Robert O’Reilly, a former special adviser to the last two British ambassadors to Ireland, as a director to lead its new Dublin office. O’Reilly will provide public affairs and corporate communications support to Cicero’s domestic and international clients. He brings a wealth of business, legal and regulatory experience to Cicero’s diverse […]
Cosmetic treatment expert Dr Nyla Raja has appointed Can PR to manage her clinic’s media strategy and grow her brand profile. “The reaction so far to us working with Doctor Nyla and her clinics has been phenomenal,” said Claire Powell, The Can Group’s managing director. “We are excited to help her grow her brand and […]
Payment technology provider NOMO has enlisted fintech PR and marketing agency Foco to create its B2B content, following a competitive pitch. NOMO, a new product from DOCOMO Digital, has briefed Foco to create useful and compelling content aimed at sharing economy tech companies. Amy Rowe, co-founder of Foco, said: “NOMO isn’t just an online payments […]