Business News - September 2011

    • Friday, 30 September 2011

      Harvard wins Resilient Networks to help target CIOs

      Bell Pottinger’s technology brand continues resurgence with latest winHarvard, part of the Bell Pottinger Group, has been retained by telecoms provider Resilient Networks to raise the company’s profile amongst the UK CIO community.Resilient Networks, which works with organisations such as Sainsbury’s, St Mungos as well as a large number of...

    • Wednesday, 28 September 2011

      ICON: MEI team help to tame a monster for Xbox 360 UK

      ICON: MEI – the specialist Event Production Division of branding specialist Icon - was instrumental in caging a Locust, an enemy character which features in the Gears of War 3, which was launched earlier this month as the fastest pre-ordered exclusive video game in the history of Xbox 360. Central...

    • Friday, 23 September 2011

      Essentially helps launch the RaboDirect PRO12

      Essentially has been retained to execute all the high profile events on behalf of Celtic Rugby’s RaboDirect PRO12 tournament - rugby's premier professional club competition in Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. This includes the season launch, awards dinner and Play Offs and Grand Final.This year’s season launch welcomed the media...

    • Thursday, 22 September 2011

      Essentially manages NatWest PCA Awards for eighth year running

      The annual NatWest PCA Awards 2011 was held for the first time at The Roundhouse in Camden on 22nd September, where over 1,000 people attended, making it the largest sit-down dinner held at the venue.Nasser Hussain once again hosted the evening and, along with past and present stars from the...

    • Tuesday, 20 September 2011

      Carling launches ‘Brilliantly Refreshing’ new ad by VCCP

      Carling, the UK’s best selling lager for over three decades , is launching a new ad, hitting TV screens today (16th September 2011). The 60 second spot is part of a £7.3 million investment into the brand by Molson Coors (UK & Ireland) aimed at reigniting the lager’s image and...

    • Monday, 19 September 2011

      James McLaughlin to join BPPA’s growing team

      Bell Pottinger Public Affairs has hired James McLaughlin as an Associate Director. Formerly an Account Manager at Fleishman Hillard, James also worked on the Operation Team of Boris Johnson’s mayoral campaign.He is due to join BPPA in time for the Conservative Conference.BPPA Chairman Peter Bingle said, “James is wise, astute and...

    • Monday, 19 September 2011

      Icon signs Strategic Partner agreement with London & Partners

      Leading branding implementation agency Icon, announced today that it has become a strategic partner with London & Partners, the official promotional agency for London.  This new role will give the company the opportunity to advise on the city's event strategy and implementation in the months leading up to the 2012...

    • Thursday, 15 September 2011

      Icon signs Strategic Partner agreement with London & Partners

      Leading branding implementation agency Icon announced today that it has become a strategic partner with London & Partners, the official promotional agency for London.  This new role will give the company the opportunity to advise on the city's event strategy and implementation in the months leading up to the 2012...

    • Monday, 12 September 2011

      Essentially brings the ICC Awards to life

      Monday 12th September saw 350 guests attend the annual LG ICC Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.Managed by Essentially, the event saw cricket greats from around the world take to the red carpet including top bowlers Graeme Swann and James Anderson from the world number one cricket...

    • Wednesday, 07 September 2011

      Bell Pottinger Group names new Managing Directors

      The Bell Pottinger Group has announced the appointment of two new Managing Directors to strengthen the management of its public relations business. David Beck and David Wilson assume their responsibilities immediately.They form part of a new Management Board with the Bell Pottinger Group’s Chairman, Kevin Murray, and Geoff Smith, who...