Mark Zuckerberg has taken an unconventional approach to crisis PR, inviting the Oprah Winfrey Show round for tea.The intimate peak at a formerly reclusive figure is an attempt to counter an unflattering portrayal of the Facebook head in Hollywood... Read more
PR agency Mason Williams has been appointed to promote the opening of the new Foodhall and Lounge at the Barbican in London.The Foodhall contains upmarket groceries, food to eat in or takeaway, two Monmouth coffee bars and a library-style '... Read more
A survey involved 100 PR agencies has found that confidence among PR agencies with public sector clients has fallen dramatically in recent months. The research, conducted by Daryl Willcox Publishing, has found that 85 percent of agencies contacted... Read more
French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s model wife has delayed the launch of her new album over fears that malcontent voters might read her the riot act.The Times reports that the Elysee Palace has moved to save Carla Bruni from a ‘Marie... Read more
US celebrity magazine, In Touch, has been kicked into touch by the Beckhams after it printed the claims of a prostitute, Irma Nici, who said she’d slept with the England star.Sensing the potentially severe damage to brand Beckham the pair... Read more
A PR campaign to support printing technology company Brother targeting SME’s has begun, handled by Judge & Howard. The research-based campaign will run across 19 countries as part of Brother Europe’s €10m pan-European multi... Read more
Machine tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak is set to embark on a UK and Pan-European PR campaign, focusing on digital PR support through Willoughby PR. The Midland-PR consultancy will look to combine its expertise through its B2B division and its... Read more
Independent designers and toy manufacturer HTI has tasked Citypress to promote the company and raise its profile on an international scale. Following a competitive pitch, the Manchester PR agency with aim to help HTI grow in several areas of the... Read more
Emerson Appliances Group has tasked Brazen with promoting the food waste disposer and steaming hot water tap kitchen products of one of its divisions, InSinkErator. The Manchester PR agency is to educate media and consumers and how the food... Read more
Hft, the national disabilities charity has appointed JBP to deliver a PR campaign to promote its 50th anniversary. The Bristol PR agency picked up the brief following a five-way-pitch earlier this month, with the contract set to begin from Autumn... Read more
Manchester PR agency Smoking Gun PR has been appointed to handle B2C and B2B communications for Roomzzz Aparthotels after a four-way pitch. Roomzzz - based in Leeds - combines boutique hotels with serviced apartments to create three luxury hotels... Read more
Northgate vehicle hire is to launch a six figure national PR campaign encompassing online and offline communications and primarily aimed at SMEs.Midlands agency Haslimann Taylor has been appointed to the account following a three way pitch and... Read more
The Money Shop has appointed Leeds PR agency Ptarmigan Bell Pottinger to manage its sports portfolio.Working closely with Andrew Bryan, marketing director at The Money Shop, the Bell Pottinger group agency will be responsible for driving brand... Read more
Lucre Social has won a variety of new business, including Russell Hobbs, George Foreman, Carmen Hair Care and Dalepak.Audley Retirement Villages and a major tourist agency have also recently placed their accounts with Lucre Social, with... Read more
Law firm SAS Daniels LLP has appointed Paver Smith to heighten the profile of the practice within the North West business community. The firm, which is made up of five-groups; corporate, real estate, litigation, employment and private client, aims... Read more
Lady Gaga met her fans in the flesh at the MTV Video Music Awards, with dogs safely leashed the star made a meal of her stage appearance by donning a fetching carnivore friendly dress of raw beef with matching boots, hat and handbag.The PR stunt... Read more
Events promoter Semmel Concerts has tasked BJL to promote its travelling exhibition ‘Tutankhamum – His Tomb and His Treasures’ which will arrive in Manchester in the coming weeks. Having picked up the contract for the PR campaign... Read more
This year’s Scottish Event awards have been announced with music event, The MOBO Awards, held last year in Glasgow, picking up the Chairman’s Award. The MOBO Awards were also recognised in the Best Medium Event Category.Meanwhile, the... Read more
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