BookTrust names head of comms
Children’s reading charity BookTrust has appointed Dogs Trust’s former deputy comms lead, Sinead Scott-Lennon, as its head of comms and campaigns. At BookTrust, Scott-Lennon [...]
Aduro to launch “clean meal” subscription service
Everdine, a “clean meal” subscription service, has hired Aduro Communications to deliver its launch campaign in the UK market. Everdine, which is based in London, claims to [...]
Mountain Warehouse brings PR in-house
Mountain Warehouse has brought its consumer PR in-house and hired Radley’s Harriet Sweet as PR manager. She will handle PR activity for the British outdoor retailer and its [...]
Paddy Power’s former head of PR joins Lyst
Online fashion site Lyst has brought in Paddy Power’s former head of PR, Rory Scott, as VP of communications. Launched in London in 2010, Lyst says it connects more than 40 [...]
Polygon PR promotes Hearts in Harmony
New aid agency Hearts in Harmony, which aims to help raise money to fight heart disease in both children and adults through classical music events, has appointed charity [...]
Filtering online trolls: a good or bad PR idea?
As Twitter becomes the latest in a range of social platforms to limit negative comments on its posts, Gorkana asks comms pros from Bell Pottinger, Cirkle and MHP if limiting [...]
Unity handed global PR brief for ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS’ campaign
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation has hired Unity to help strengthen its “Kiss Goodbye to MS” campaign worldwide. The socially-led “Kiss Goodbye to MS” campaign [...]
Asda’s Vickie Rogerson joins Lucre
Asda’s former head of food PR, Vickie Rogerson, has joined Lucre, as the agency looks to strengthen its food and drink offering. Rogerson has 20 years’ experience in the [...]
Facets PR wins jewellery account
Facets PR, the jewellery and watch PR agency, is now representing fine jewellery brand Lily Gabriella. Facets PR will handle press and marketing for the brand, as well as VIP [...]
Live streaming is the “most engaging” form of video content: what does this mean for PR?
Video content agency Through The I has released research showing that consumers are paying more attention to live streaming than pre-recorded video content. Comms pros from [...]
Climbing wall manufacturer Hangfast appoints Rule 5
Adventure engineering company Hangfast has appointed Rule 5 to handle its communications brief. Based in Bingley, West Yorkshire, Hangfast designs, produces and installs [...]
Facets PR appoints junior account manager
Jewellery PR agency, Facets PR has appointed Ariane Kahn as junior account manager. Kahn will working under Facets’ account director of fashion brands, Becky Güth, on [...]
Outdoor clothing brand Regatta selects Manc Frank
Manc Frank has been appointed as retained consumer agency for outdoor clothing and accessories brand Regatta. Manc Frank, Frank’s Manchester office, will drive awareness [...]
Lottoland appoints Frank
Lottoland, the lottery betting business, has appointed Frank as its PR agency for the UK. Frank will oversee all PR outreach for the lottery betting brand, including content [...]
Debenhams brings PR in-house
Debenhams is taking its PR activity in-house, with director of PR Christine Morgan heading up an expanded PR team. The move will see women’s and children’s fashion and homes [...]
The Lifestyle Agency to launch member’s club Albert’s
South Kensington-based member’s club Albert’s has appointed The Lifestyle Agency to handle the PR around its official opening next month. Albert’s was founded by Piers Adam, [...]
Diffusion to handle UK launch of chia seed-based drink wow
Europe’s “first chia seed based drink”, wow, has appointed Diffusion as its retained agency to handle its launch in the UK, following a competitive pitch. wow is [...]
VisitBrighton hands retained PR brief to Switched On
Consumer lifestyle agency Switched On has won a retained PR brief with VisitBrighton, the official tourism body for the City of Brighton and Hove, following a five-way pitch. [...]