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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.