John Harrington

Firms pursue ESG policies to look good more than do good: survey
PR
May 17, 2022
John Harrington

Firms pursue ESG policies to look good more than do ...

A desire to look good, rather than do good, is the primary reason businesses pursue sustainable and socially responsible policies, new research suggests.

UK Government bans PR agencies from working in Russia
PR
May 5, 2022
John Harrington

UK Government bans PR agencies from working in Russia

UK providers of PR and communications services have been banned from operating in Russia as the UK Government prohibits services exports to the country.

Next 15 in talks to buy Engine Group in the UK
Advertising
Feb 21, 2022
John Harrington

Next 15 in talks to buy Engine Group in the UK

Next 15 has confirmed it is in talks to buy Engine Group, the owner of Engine Creative and PR agency Engine MHP+Mischief.

Super Bowl 2022: Touchdown for brands that regained focus
Marketing
Feb 15, 2022
John Harrington

Super Bowl 2022: Touchdown for brands that regained ...

Often seen as a bellwether of wider marketing trends, this year's Super Bowl campaigns point to corporate America and the marcomms industry rediscovering confidence and direction after a slightly haphazard 2021.

SEC Newgate plans privatisation, eyes APAC acquisition
PR
Jan 23, 2022
John Harrington

SEC Newgate plans privatisation, eyes APAC acquisition

The PR agency has announced plans to de-list from the stock market and form a new company backed by private equity investment.

Celebrities and influencers urge Edelman to drop fossil-fuel clients in open letter
PR
Nov 10, 2021
John Harrington

Celebrities and influencers urge Edelman to drop ...

Agency CEO has denied Edelman has worked to undermine climate-change regulation.

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