Mobile network Three UK has appointed W as its consumer PR agency to drive wider brand engagement and support its customer growth targets, following a competitive pitch. W will work closely with the Three team and existing agencies W&K, Gravity Road and Mindshare to “build brand equity and love”. The agency will also support Three’s […]
Headland has appointed former Brunswick senior partner Mike Smith as partner and former Tesco comms director Ed Young as director. Smith’s career spans nearly 40 years in communications and journalism. He began his second stint at Brunswick in 2010, following four years as Finsbury’s UK CEO. He has advised clients including the National Grid, Sainsbury’s, […]
Instinct (formerly Instinct PR) has appointed Penny Joyner-Platt, Frank PR’s former associate director, as associate director and Joe Mowles as head of influencer and VIP relations. Joyner-Platt has 11 years of consumer brand experience. She will head the agency’s QVC and Feld Entertainment accounts, managing the team and driving current and new business. Mowles left creative […]
Sarah Richardson, Edelman‘s former senior director, is joining Weber Shandwick’s UK leadership team as the managing director of its corporate practice. She will report into UK and Ireland CEO Rachel Friend and starts this month with a brief to grow a strong and vibrant UK practice. Richardson previously founded strategic consultancy Noble Purpose, worked as […]
Drinks distributor Edrington-Beam Suntory UK (formerly Maxxium UK) has handed Hope&Glory the consumer and trade PR briefs for its spirits portfolio. The win includes brands such as Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, The Macallan, Highland Park, Laphroaig, The Famous Grouse and Courvoisier. Hope&Glory will also work in a corporate capacity to position Edrington-Beam Suntory UK as […]
Munch has been appointed to support the launch of GigRev, a platform for musicians and influencers from UK tech entrepreneur Kevin Brown. The agency has been briefed to generate brand awareness for GigRev in the entertainment sector and mainstream media, introducing it to musicians, influencers and the music industry. Munch will also oversee the brand’s […]
Networking, campaigning and training body Women in Journalism has partnered with Cision to deliver an events programme that supports female journalists as they grow their careers. The programme will consist of monthly seminars and panels looking at issues shaping the industry – from nurturing diversity in the newsroom to the future of the media. Upcoming speakers […]
Retirement village developer Birchgrove has appointed property and destination specialist P1 Communications to establish and manage its communications strategy. The agency has been briefed to raise awareness of the benefits of renting a retirement property and to drive enquiries for Birchgrove’s first development in Sidcup. André Kappelhoff, account director at P1 Communications, will lead the account. Vicky […]
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Foundation has appointed Newsfeed PR to support its future strategy and key announcements over the next 12 months. Newsfeed PR director Liam Maguire will lead the agency team. He previously managed press for the inaugural Invictus Games in London in 2014. Dominic Reid, CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation, said: “Liam […]
Oxford Golf Club has appointed Fortitude Communications to raise its profile and public awareness of it being the county’s oldest golf club. As well as leading the club’s strategic communications, the Oxford-based agency will advise Oxford Golf Club on a re-branding exercise and provide business development support. Stephen Nicholson, general manager at Oxford Golf Club, […]