ctn group launches Embolden and The Leadership Agency

ctn group – formerly ctn communications – has launched Embolden, a creative communications agency, and The Leadership Agency, an advisory firm which shapes individual and corporate reputations. The launches coincide with ctn group’s 25th anniversary and have been based on comprehensive industry and client research. ctn worked with research group Populus to gain an in-depth understanding of […]

Empire Bespoke Foods appoints Clarion

Empire Bespoke Foods has appointed Clarion Communications to oversee the UK consumer PR for pickled cucumber brand Mrs Elswood. As one of over 100 brands across 13 categories represented by Empire Bespoke Foods, Mrs Elswood is part of a global portfolio of products. The two month contract starts immediately, with Clarion working on a campaign […]

Flight compensation service AirHelp briefs Diffusion

AirHelp has appointed Diffusion as its retained PR agency, following a competitive pitch process. Diffusion has been briefed to build brand awareness with national consumer, travel and consumer affairs media and influencers to promote AirHelp’s online compensation tool and its free, independent, consumer rights advice to UK travellers who have experienced a flight delay or cancellation. […]

easyHotel appoints Houston PR for corporate and consumer brief

Houston PR has been appointed by easyHotel, the international super-budget hotel chain on a combined Capital Markets, corporate and consumer brief following a competitive pitch. The Houston team, led by director Kate Hoare, will report to easyHotel CEO, Guy Parsons. Houston PR’s first consumer announcement for easyHotel promotes the chain’s ‘fake views’ initiative, offering customers […]

The PC Agency to represent Travel Lifestyle Network in the UK

Travel Lifestyle Network, a global agency network which includes travel and lifestyle consultancies from around the world, has selected The PC Agency to be its representative in the UK and Ireland. The Network comprises owner-managed PR, marketing and communications agencies from around the world who serve clients including tourism boards, hotels, airlines and tour operators […]

HomeServe appoints Miriam McKay as investor relations director

HomeServe, the FTSE 250 international home repair and improvements business, has appointed Miriam McKay as group communications and investor relations director with immediate effect. McKay joins HomeServe from Henderson Global Investors, where she was head of investor relations for three years. Prior to this position, McKay held senior communications and investor relations roles at Man […]

PrettyGreen to promote Drinkaware campaign

PrettyGreen has been appointed by Drinkaware to help promote their ‘have a little less, feel a lot better’ campaign aimed at reducing consumption of alcohol amongst men aged 45-64 who drink over the low risk drinking guidelines. The campaign kicked off in June with TalkSport partnering with Drinkaware. The activity centres around the ‘at home’ […]

Aesthetics company Sinclair Pharma appoints Threepipe

Sinclair Pharma, an international aesthetics company, has appointed Threepipe to lead the company’s digital transformation as it looks to drive further global growth. Threepipe will be responsible for digital build and marketing of Sinclair Pharma’s range of dermatological products to both physicians and consumers across key global territories. The scope of work also includes the […]

Portland appoints development and trade expert Katrin Kuhlmann

Katrin Kuhlmann, a nonprofit executive in the international economic development and trade policy arena, has joined Portland’s International Advisory Council. As a member of the Advisory Council, Kuhlmann will provide advice to Portland and its global clients on international trade, corporate philanthropy matters and pan-African economic development, advocacy and infrastructure issues. Based in Washington, D.C., Kuhlmann is president and founder of the New […]