The NHS in London has spent £13m on public relations over the past three years, with critics saying the money should be spent on "medical doctors not spin doctors".
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To mark No Smoking Day, the British Heart Foundation has rolled out a campaign with Blippar which aims to show smokers how much money they could save by giving up the habit, instead of focussing on the health aspect.
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The opticians chain has a new campaign designed to illustrate the size of their range. Possibly inspired by the choppy promo used for the track - Ice Cream's Battles - this ad shows lots of people (including chef Heston Blumenthal) doing a variety... Read more
Earlier this year, Coca-Cola revealed an advert to its US audience which attempted to address the obesity issue.
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Independent consumer group Consumers for Health Choice has unveiled an integrated marketing campaign for it ‘Save Our Supplements’ initiative created by marketing agency Fox Communications.
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Holland & Barrett has unveiled its first TV advertising campaign since appointing RKCR/Y&R at the tail end of last year.
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The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic has engaged Heehaw Digital to create a new site for the research facility.
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Researchers have claimed that using Facebook could keep pensioners sharp and help prevent mental decline.
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ISBA has reaffirmed its position on Radio 4’s Media Show that the obesity issue will not be addressed by unfounded attacks on advertisers.
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Mapa Spontex has appointed Bristol based PR and social media agency PurpleFish to manage consumer PR and social media campaigns for its brands which include Spontex, babycare specialists NUK and condom brand BILLY BOY.
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Nutrition brands, Maxitone has extended its experiential campaign in Westfield London, which gives shoppers access to health and fitness advise from experts, as part of its larger Thank You Protein campaign.
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VCCP has launched its first campaign for Macmillan Cancer Support with a powerful 90-second TV advert.
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UK health and wellbeing mutual Benenden Healthcare Society has worked with Code Computerlove on a new website to showcase the new look and feel of the brand, following the creation of a new brand identity.
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Durex has launched an SOS Condoms iOS app, promising to deliver protection whenever it is needed.
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Youth breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! has revealed an ‘embarrassing text’ campaign which aims to encourage young women to sign up for a free, monthly text reminder service prompting them to check their breasts.
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Celebrities have today launched Prostate Cancer UK’s latest campaign, which will see members of the public being thanked for their donation by having a walnut smashed especially for them.
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American retailer Walgreens has announced that it is set to review its media planning and buying account, worth an estimated $240m.
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North America - 21/01/2013
The NHS Employers organisation has published guidance entitled 'HR and social media in the NHS', with the aim of promoting social media to make the health service more effective.
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