Tag: PR Week

PR Council 2018 Diversity Distinction in PR Awards Winners Unveiled

Stuart Mitchell

The PR Council (PRC) announced the winners of the eighth annual Diversity Distinction in PR Awards today at its annual member dinner. The awards, sponsored by the PR Council in partnership with PRWeek, recognize and reward organizations and individuals who play a key role in promoting and strengthening diversity and inclusion within the communications sector. “These awards pay tribute to the remarkable work that happens when leaders and environments are both diverse and inclusive,” said Kim Sample, President, PR Council. “For those who are not taking action, we hope the evening…

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PR Internships Awards 2018 winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA and PRWeek have announced the winners of the annual PR Internships Awards, an awards programme aimed at celebrating the best in internships and interns. The annual PR Internships Awards took place on Wednesday, 18th July, and saw winners in two categories. The winner of the Best Internship Programme category was Freshwater. There was also a Highly Commended trophy in this category, which was handed to the Government Communication Service. The Best Intern category was won by Selina Khan, who interned at the Government Communication Service. There was also…

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Virgin Trains to stop selling Daily Mail on-board because it ‘is not compatible with our beliefs’

Stuart Mitchell

Further to our blog about brand placement or blackmail, it has been announced that Virgin Trains are going to stop selling the controversial Daily Mail Newspaper on their trains. The Daily Mail was one of a handful of newspapers the train operator sold in its on-board shop and gave away to first class passengers. A spokesperson for Virgin Trains said it regularly reviewed products sold onboard, adding that “after listening to feedback from our people” it decided to stop stocking copies of the paper. The company stated in an internal memo, that it…

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