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Foot in the door
How can you position yourself amongst crowds of graduates and secure a good starting position in PR? Joe Richards describes how to take the first steps on this journey. University backs student entrepreneur
A Leeds-based creative agency which was co-founded by a Leeds Metropolitan University student and two recent University of Leeds graduates has been given funding for office space by the Enterprise Office at Leeds Metropolitan University. Jukebox choir bring festive cheer to Christmas shoppers
White Christmas’ received the most requests as shoppers in Leeds chose their favourite Yuletide songs to be performed by the Bagel Nash Christmas Choir on the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Falling in love with fashion PR
When I began my placement all I looked forward to was fashion week, says Yasmin Lawton. Then then suddenly it was here and the demands increased. Bagel Nash appoints youth agency for rebrand
Bagel Nash has appointed Two Birds One Stone, a Leeds-based creative agency, to handle the rebrand of its 11 outlets in Leeds, Huddersfield, Manchester and York. Bright lights, small town
A Harrogate communications consultancy is celebrating wider industry recognition. Intern campaign gains support
An industry campaign against unpaid internships is winning support from public relations consultancies. PrettyGreen recruit learns the ropes
‘Initially, what really struck me was the quirky nature of the office; they had a big Union Jack fridge, a great open plan layout and the meeting room was furnished with a ping-pong table’. Alex Judd describes his placement at award-winning consultancy Pretty Green. Two PR grads now leading the profession
Two graduates from the UK’s longest established undergraduate public relations degree have just been announced as Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Hunt for The Student Apprentice begins in Leeds
Alex Epstein, star of BBC show The Apprentice, will join a panel of business professionals for an entrepreneurial event launched by Leeds-based creative agency, Two Birds One Stone. Ideas win prizes and placements
One trend among ambitious students is participation in crowdsourcing programmes, allowing busy but tenacious Millennials a chance to contribute to companies looking to connect with the digital generation. Brian Keenan describes Ketchum’s Mindfire open innovation community. Pitch wins prizes
Final year students from Leeds Metropolitan University have been celebrating after winning the coveted Grayling Competitive Pitch Prize. Natalie Smith reports. Mischief seeks graduate talent
Mischief has joined forces with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in a search for the newest member of its agency team. What to wear: diary of an intern
‘Lucky PR girl’ Jeannyfar Gelpcke describes a typical day in the office. It’s a costume drama. Fashion: the business of image
Fashion makes headlines; it’s also big business. Jessica North discusses how to break into this competitive area. Digital PR agency hiring programme executive
Digital PR firm 33 Digital is looking for new talent to join the team as programme executive. The PR beauty myth
The Spin Crowd may be entertaining television. But what does it say about those working in PR, asks Emma Penny. Lessons learned since uni
New PR consultant Katy Jameson reports on ten lessons learned since she graduated last summer. Charities win £150,000 of PR support
Three charities have won £150,000 of communications support in 2011 by winning the ‘Pitching for Parternship’ competition. Midlands awards signed and sealed
Birmingham-based PR and design agency Seal has been recognised as one of the top agencies in the Midlands after scooping four awards at the annual CIPR PRide event. Digital team offers music PR placement
A social media consultancy for the music industry is offering a long-term internship suitable for a Leeds-based PR student. Consultancy offers diploma with a difference
A public relations consultancy is giving PR students the competitive edge by awarding a “Different Diploma”. Bright ones seek to impress
Impress London was a one-day conference to connect employers with PR students and hopefuls. Carli Smith reports for Behind the Spin. Final year: a time to fear or a time to shine?
Final year students are understandably focused on their dissertations. But, as Natalie Smith explains, they should set their sights on graduate opportunities too. Positive profile for footballers: here’s how to do it
Football operates in the short term and bad publicity follows footballers. It doesn’t have to be like this, says sports and entertainment PR specialist Will Wood. Bright One celebrates second year with PRCA partnership
Bright One, the volunteer-run communications agency for the third sector, celebrates its second anniversary through a partnership with the PRCA, the professional body that represents UK PR consultancies and in-house communications teams, and marks it with two remarkable results. Students offered chance to impress
An event in London gives students the chance to meet, listen to and impress those in the PR business. Clients pitch to win consultancy time
There’s nothing new about a consultancy pitching to win new client business. But clients pitching to win consultancy time, that’s ‘man bites dog’ news. Jet vet gets media boost
Liz Lean PR will be making sure viewers are glued to their TV screens at 8pm on Wednesday 25th August for the launch of a new five part series of Vet Adventures on Sky One HD. UK tech brands embrace social media, but aren’t being social
A benchmark study released today by Wildfire reveals that while 90% of technology companies have a presence on two or more social networks, a significant majority are just not being social and are failing to use these channels to engage in a two-way dialogue with customers and followers. Light shines on ethnic minority interns
A paid internship for black and minority ethnic graduates, run by Northern Lights PR, is helping regional businesses including Hallmark and Northern Rail to reach potential new customers from diverse communities. Grayling gains Intelligence
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has appointed Grayling to provide international media relations and digital engagement across Europe and North America. Life-changing event
‘I never expected that being a CIPR student rep could be such a big turning point in one’s career’, writes Katerina Aleksandrova. ‘Yet my CIPR student event has already started to open doors in the industry.’ Blinded by the paps
The expectations are rising and the media is fragmenting – but consumer and lifestyle PR business is still conducted at celebrity parties says Jason Gale. Twelve months on
One year ago, Jess Hall was a graduating student. Here she reflects on her year in a PR consultancy and offers advice to those who would follow in her footsteps. Trick interview question: what is PR?
Successful graduate applicant Michael Higham describes the process of applying to work in a PR consultancy. From Bournemouth to Sandbanks
Bournemtouth Graduate Amy Wallett has joined Liz Lean PR in Sandbanks, Dorset. Wanted: Super intern with X factor
A competition is being held at London Metropolitan University on 17 May with the prize of an internship in a London PR consultancy. Survival of the specialist
Success in your chosen field depends on your ability to work hard and gain specialist skills and knowledge, argues Jan Felt. In whom we trust
As the world emerges from a deep recession, Edelman has released its annual Trust Barometer tracking opinion leaders’ trust in business, politics and media. Golden rules for getting work experience in a PR agency
Being accepted for PR work experience requires you to show good communication skills. Agency boss Steve McComish reveals what works for him. Volunteers celebrate year of giving socially
Bright One Communications, the volunteer-run communications agency for the third sector, has donated the equivalent of £180,000 of public relations expertise in its first year leading to founder Ben Matthews being included as one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year. Ptarmigan Bell Pottinger sets up student consultancy
Leeds-based Ptarmigan Bell Pottinger has set up a student consultancy to work on a range of public relations and social media campaigns for national brands. Public Relations graduate schemes
Ben Cotton has compiled a list of PR consultancies running graduate schemes in 2010. An insider’s guide to celebrity endorsement
Head of Golley Slater Manchester, Agatha Chapman-Poole, discusses the pros and cons of celebrity endorsement – and making sure you choose your champion wisely. Lava lights up career path for students
A partnership between a regional consultancy and a university aims to fast track PR graduates to successful careers without the long commute. Speaking digital with a local accent
A new research study by regional communications agency Golley Slater shows how the UK regions are adopting new media at different speeds. Merged global consultancy announces top team
The ‘new’ Grayling – a global public relations consultancy formed in the merger of Huntsworth-owned Grayling, Trimedia and Mmd – has announced its management structure. Four big names support Bright One
Four public relations industry leaders have agreed to act as ambassadors for Bright One, the volunteer-run communications agency for the third sector. The announcement marks the first anniversary of its launch on 25 September 2008. PR survival training
She may have a public relations degree from Bournemouth, an advanced certificate in marketing and have 8 years’ experience in marketing and PR roles. But Natalie Brewer’s induction at Liz Lean PR posed a new set of challenges. Huntsworth restructures public relations
Huntsworth has announced a decline in revenues and profits and is to reorganise its public relations businesses. Profits down at WPP
WPP pre-tax profits fell 47% to £179 million in the first six months of 2009. Chime announces record profits
Chime Communications plc has announced record half-year profits in defiance of the recession. The marketing services group’s profits were up 3% to £9.4 million for the six months to the end of June. Agency adds TV newsreader
Regional advertising and PR agency Ward Lovett has recruited former ITV newsreader Llewela Bailey as a media consultant. Ben Matthews: All in a day’s work
Ben Matthews describes a busy day in the life of a PR consultant who chooses to do public relations voluntary work in his spare time. PR and pixels in partnership against domestic violence
A global web-based public relations campaign aimed at stopping violence against women is set to launch next year. How to be a student professional
Tom Lay describes the first year of a not-for-profit, student-run PR consultancy, Raw Sunshine. Simple Acts support refugee awareness
Public relations volunteers are working to raise awareness of Refugee Week 2009 (15-22 June). Agency or charity: which is best for me?
With two very different placements under her belt, first year PR student Laura Crimmons assesses their merits How to start a PR consultancy business
It would take a brave individual to start a company straight out of university. But with a couple of years’ experience under your belt it’s realistic option. As PR entrepreneur and Speed managing director Stephen Waddington describes, there’s opportunity aplenty for new businesses in the PR and communications industry. Hiring globally to act locally
When seeking to procure PR support at a global level, firms are faced with a critical choice. Dan Nicholls weighs up the options.