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North PR wins OOVI brief as functional soda brand launches in Asda

The Leeds agency will run consumer, trade and influencer PR for the drinks start-up founded by former Asda executives Tracy Ford and Phil Briggs.

By Digital Gossip, 30 October 2026

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Perceptive Communicators wins Soul Padel PR brief for Scottish expansion

The Glasgow consultancy will handle strategic communications and PR for the padel operator as it plans new Scottish clubs in 2027.

By Digital Gossip, 28 October 2026

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Arts and entertainment agency Premier moves into employee ownership

Founders John Reiss and David Willing have transferred the £35m-plus communications business to an Employee Ownership Trust, with the current leadership team staying in place.

By Digital Gossip, 27 October 2026

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Press Box PR hires former Unilever marketing director Laurence Smith

Smith becomes retail, hospitality and FMCG growth director as the Manchester and London agency looks to widen its consumer client base.

By Digital Gossip, 22 October 2026

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LexisNexis’ Matthew Leopold warns marketers against confusing activity with progress

The head of brand and communications says AI-generated volume is no substitute for judgment, and that measurable does not mean meaningful.

By Digital Gossip, 22 October 2026

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PR

North PR wins OOVI brief as functional soda brand launches in Asda

Perceptive Communicators wins Soul Padel PR brief for Scottish expansion

Arts and entertainment agency Premier moves into employee ownership

Press Box PR hires former Unilever marketing director Laurence Smith

LexisNexis’ Matthew Leopold warns marketers against confusing activity with progress

Nineteen82 appointed European PR agency of record for Cox Automotive

Zeus PR adds social and website content to SYTECH brief with AI search focus

Carousel takes on Prestige PR and social as Meyer Group relaunches brand

Tangerine to provide pro-bono PR for prison leaver charity Second Chance Partnership

PHA Group hires Lisa Kerr as senior account director in Manchester

Lucky North’s Plates for Change campaign for Russell Hobbs reaches 44 million

Scoop appointed to lead communications for Pure Pet Food