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Peter Bingle leaves Bell Pottinger as group moves towards MBO
By Matt Cartmell, 14 May 2012Peter Bingle has left Bell Pottinger Public Affairs, as the group moves towards completing an MBO of a number of its PR businesses.
Lord Mandelson to advise APP after accusations of illegal logging
By Sara Luker, 11 May 2012Lord Mandelson has confirmed that his consultancy Global Counsel is to advise a company accused of illegal logging.
PRCA reveals public affairs group leadership amid Queen's Speech 'disappointment'
By Matt Cartmell, 10 May 2012The PRCA has revealed the latest leadership of its public affairs group, as the body expressed disappointment that the Government did not announce any legislation on a statutory register of lobbyists in the Queen's Speech.
Tata IT arm TCS puts Fleishman-Hillard brief up for grabs
By Matt Cartmell, 10 May 2012Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the global IT and business services firm, has launched a pitch process for its public affairs account.
Bell Pottinger Public Affairs appointed by New Covent Garden Market
By Matt Cartmell, 10 May 2012Bell Pottinger Public Affairs is understood to have been appointed by New Covent Garden Market.
Oil & Gas UK calls in MHP
By John Owens, 10 May 2012Oil & Gas UK has called in MHP as the trade association looks to engage more fully with the public and demonstrate the industry's value to the economy.
Chime pushes ahead with Bell Pottinger sale
By Alec Mattinson, 09 May 2012Chime Communications has announced today that it expects to sell off a portion of its public relations business by the end of June.
Former Ukrainian PM's daughter engages Hillgrove PR
By Alec Mattinson, 08 May 2012Eugenia Tymoshenko, daughter of former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko, has appointed Hillgrove PR as the international campaign to highlight her mother's treatment in prison intensifies.
Boris Johnson aide Guto Harri poised to quit after Olympics
By Matt Cartmell and Sara Luker, 04 May 2012London mayor Boris Johnson's media strategist Guto Harri is set to leave his post after the Olympics.
APPC appoints Michael Burrell as chairman
By Matt Cartmell, 03 May 2012APCO vice-chairman, public affairs, Europe Michael Burrell has been appointed as the APPC's chairman, who has stated his intention to continue to fight for in-house lobbyists' inclusion in a statutory register.
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Roland Rudd UK's most powerful PR professional in 2012
Roland Rudd has been named as the UK's most powerful PR professional in 2012, following research by PRWeek.
29 under 29: Not the usual suspects
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