Network of PR-led UK local news websites used to promote paid-for content
Paid-for press releases ending up displayed as news on Google News and MSN.
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Sun deputy political editor Steve Hawkes moves to PR after more than two decades in journalism
The Sun’s deputy political editor Steve Hawkes is set to leave the tabloid for a PR firm after more than…
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Former Sunday Express editor Martin Townsend moves into PR after newspaper exit
Former Sunday Express editor Martin Townsend is moving into PR, joining communications firm Pagefield as a partner in the new year.…
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PR software firm Vuelio snaps up Response Source with £5.5m bid
PR software company Vuelio has snapped up media database and journalist request service Response Source for £5.5m. Vuelio parent company Access…
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Silence from PR firm BLJ Worldwide over ‘recruiting journalists’ to support Qatar football World Cup 2020 bid
A PR firm whose president claimed to have been “recruiting journalists” for the campaign backing Qatar’s bid to host the…
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Speaking to media can be ‘distressing’ and ‘daunting’ – public should consider using lawyer or PR company, government guidance says
Dealing with the media can be a “distressing” and “daunting” experience and the public need to “exercise caution” and should…
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Press Gazette survey: Most journalists say it is never OK to give PRs and interviewees copy approval
Most journalists say they never give PRs or interviewees advance sight of stories, according to a Press Gazette survey. Some…
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Former Mirror journalist turned football club chairman launches PR consultancy
Former Mirror journalist turned football club chairman Greig Box Turnbull has set up his own PR and communications consultancy. Fortitude…
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