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News Corporation moves to smooth internal concerns after Sun arrests

News International has focused much of its comms resources on reassuring employees that there are no plans to axe The Sun, following more journalist arrests.

Pelham Bell Pottinger appoints two directors

Pelham Bell Pottinger has hired World Retail Congress' Ian McGarrigle as director and promoted Victoria Geoghegan.

ScottishPower launches public affairs pitch process

ScottishPower has launched a pitch process for its public affairs work as the energy sector faces up to a period of 'political scrutiny and regulatory change'.

Hush Puppies appoints Coffin on Cake PR to launch men's footwear range

Hush Puppies has appointed Coffin on Cake PR to handle a comms campaign for the launch of a collection of men's footwear designed by a 'collaborative partner'.

Yelp signs up Brands2life to make impact in British market

Yelp, the online city guide, has brought in Brands2Life as it attempts to make an impact in the UK market.

Clarence Mitchell speaks out following Leveson Inquiry

Clarence Mitchell has told PRWeek that he 'takes some comfort' from yesterday's Leveson Inquiry, where there were revelations about the News of the World printing extracts from Kate McCann's diary.

Diabetes UK appoints Louise Ansari as director of comms 1

Diabetes UK has announced the appointment of Louise Ansari as its director of comms.

PRWeek podcast: TripAdvisor case shows why brands must engage

The TripAdvisor ruling has highlighted the increasing need for brands coming under fire to 'get involved with the conversation'.

Flack's Week: 10 February

Flack was out and about at the PRCA members' drinks, hearing of duets with Michael Bolton and noticing that a former Virgin Atlantic comms boss was flying BA. Plus we save on expenses...

Rooster called in to promote daily deals market conference

Daily Deals Summit Europe has picked Rooster PR for a groundbreaking discount-shopping daily deals summit.

Local Government Association appoints David Holdstock as director of comms

The Local Government Association has appointed Hillingdon Council's well-connected comms head, as it looks to provide a voice to councils hit by cuts.

Tulchan Communications hires Investec analyst Katharine Wynne

Tulchan Communications has appointed retail analyst Katharine Wynne as a consultant.

Press Complaints Commission head to join Pagefield as regulator faces overhaul

The head of the Press Complaints Commission is set to leave the maligned body to take a top crisis comms agency role - after creating a blueprint for a new press watchdog in the Leveson Inquiry.

TripAdvisor under the spotlight after Advertising Standards Authority ruling

Public trust in TripAdvisor, the world's most-used travel review site, has been hit by a regulator's ruling that it can no longer claim to have reviews by 'real travellers'. But PR professionals are split about how this will impact on the online mana...

Walshaw Moor Estates calls in Media House International

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