Former agency boss Gemma Mc Aloon on the ‘shock’ of moving in-house
When Mc Aloon moved to a brand new role building an in-house comms operation at a luxury hotel and investment group, life definitely did not slow down.
Antonia Walton leaves Balfour Beatty for senior Inchcape role
The group comms head switches to the automotive parts multinational after a decade at Balfour Beatty.
National Lottery appoints former Cabinet Office official
Nadine Smith has more than 25 years comms experience and will now take on the NLCF’s comms strategy, marketing and external affairs.
Philips’ global comms head will oversee corporate affairs at BT
Former Philips’ lead Leslie McGibbon is set to manage BT’s reputation as it undergoes a 'radical digital transformation'.
Are we seeing more PR heading back in-house?
Set against a tough economic backdrop, a number of companies have dispensed with the services of PR agencies in favour of boosting their in-house PR capability.
Reckitt hires Unilever content and channels comms director
Kasia Kehoe will oversee Reckitt’s external digital strategy and channels.
Most in-house PRs spend two days a week or fewer in office
In-house comms professionals enjoy far greater flexibility than their agency counterparts when it comes to where they choose to work, new research indicates.
Private healthcare the top-rated perk by in-house and agency PRs alike
But a survey of corporate comms professionals has also revealed some differences in preferred benefits between in-house and agency workers.
Exclusive: Comms revolution at the heart of government
A big shake-up in government communications is set to take place, with a shift towards centralisation.
University Alliance appoints new director of comms
Elizabeth Somerville 'will bring a wealth of expertise' to her new role raising the profile of the organisation.
How a tiny team uses AI to punch above its weight
Within a year, the small comms team at West Oxfordshire District Council has gone from interested bystander to exploiting AI, with dramatic results.
Cricket comms chief moves to Premiership club role
ECB chief comms officer Kate Miller will handle supporter engagement and reputation management, plus engagement with key stakeholders, at Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Boring bosses and job losses driving out in-house pros
Being made redundant and ‘uninspiring bosses’ are the top two reasons for in-house comms professionals to move jobs, according to new research.
In-house PRs happiest with their pay
Pay and bonuses have improved more for in-house PRs in recent years than for their agency counterparts, says new survey.
HSBC hires Amazon comms director for new senior role
Amanda Andrews, international comms director at AWS, will lead a team of both external and internal comms professionals at the banking group.
Road Haulage Association boosts public affairs with new senior role
David Boot will take charge of the trade body’s public affairs and policy.