Day: 2 December 2022

‘Biggest cyber risk is complacency, not hackers’ – UK Information Commissioner issues warning as construction company fined £4.4 million

Stuart Mitchell

The UK Information Commissioner has warned that companies are leaving themselves open to cyber attack by ignoring crucial measures like updating software and training staff. The warning comes as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a fine of £4,400,000 to Interserve Group Ltd, a Berkshire based construction company, for failing to keep personal information of its staff secure. This is a breach of data protection law. The ICO found that the company failed to put appropriate security measures in place to prevent a cyber attack, which enabled hackers to access…

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BHF harnesses the nation’s listening habits on Spotify to teach lifesaving CPR

Stuart Mitchell

Music lovers across the nation will be able to learn some lifesaving skills while listening to their favourite tunes thanks to BHF’s innovative new campaign.    BHF have launched Lifesaving Beats on Spotify, a campaign to inspire the public to learn CPR to their favourite songs – all in just 15 minutes.     Powered by RevivR training tool, millions of listeners can learn CPR online to any song with a rhythm of 100-120 beats per minute.  Building on the success of their past campaign that inspired the public to learn CPR…

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Clear Channel takes part in Plan International UK’s Girls Takeover 2022

Stuart Mitchell

To celebrate this year’s International Day of the Girl, Clear Channel joined forces with their long-term charity partner Plan International UK to take part in the charity’s annual Girls Takeover programme.   A 20-year-old girl from Lincoln has taken over as CEO for a day at Clear Channel UK as part of activities supported by Plan International UK for International Day of the Girl. Madelaine took part in the Girls Takeover in Clear Channel’s head office in London, taking over from Justin Cochrane, CEO of Clear Channel UK and Europe.…

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PRCA UK Awards 2022 winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA UK Awards 2022 ceremony took place last month at the London Hilton on Park Lane to recognise and celebrate the very highest standards in public relations. This year’s headline sponsors are 3Gem. Additional sponsorship includes CARMA, Censuswide, Citizen, Higginson, Markettiers, Milk & Honey, OnePoll, PA Mediapoint, Polpeo, Reuben Sinclair, Talkwalker, Vuelio, and PoliMonitor. We are proud to reward the excellent achievements of these individuals and teams. Digital and Social Media Award – sponsored by Talkwalker Highly Commended Gerard Kelly & Partners – Limit Less – Physics is for…

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Serviceplan Group Unveil New House of Communication in Paris

Stuart Mitchell

Serviceplan France celebrated the relocation of their Paris headquarters to Rue de Villiers, Neuilly-sur-Seine, with an inauguration on Wednesday 19th October, which was attended by clients, agency colleagues and Paris-based German institutions. The inauguration was hosted by Serviceplan Group France President Carole Giroud, and Serviceplan Group CEO Florian Haller, uniting cultures with an Oktober-fest themed event, which embraced the traditions of the German-headquartered Serviceplan Group, with those of its French sibling. The move to a different location in Paris comes in a successful 2022 for Serviceplan Group, who recorded revenue…

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