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PR chief who worked with Pink Floyd joins IPSO board

A public relations chief who has worked with bands including Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones has joined the board of the press watchdog.

Claire Singers has been appointed to the Independent Press Standards Organisation’s board, along with Mike Soutar.

Claire has three decades of experience as a public relations consultant and owns LD communications, one of the UK’s leading entertainment agencies.

Mike also has 30 years’ experience in the same sector and is the co-founder of Shortlist Media Limited.

Pink Floyd, one of the bands Claire has worked with during her career

Pink Floyd, one of the bands Claire has worked with during her career

IPSO chairman Sir Alan Moses said: “I am delighted to welcome Claire Singers and Mike Soutar to the IPSO Board. A regulator needs an effective Board to advise, prompt and oversee and in Claire and Mike we have two excellent appointments who will further strengthen our organisation.

“Claire’s understanding and knowledge of public relations and the media will serve the Board extremely well and Mike’s expertise and familiarity with the magazine sector is crucial as IPSO enters its third year of operation.”

Claire replaces Richard Reed on the board, while Mike succeeds Kevin Hand, who died in April.

Sir Alan concluded: “I would like to put on record my thanks to Richard Reed and the late Kevin Hand for their important contribution to the first two years of IPSO.

“Richard’s experience in creating a world class company was invaluable to the Board as we set up our structures while Kevin provided wise counsel and guidance that we continue to miss following his untimely passing.”

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  • December 6, 2016 at 11:57 am
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    Good, she can tell UK regional publishers “Careful with that axe, Eugene”

    I’ll get my coat.

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