Ex-regional journalist dies suddenly aged 57 from heart attack
“Dedicated” writer was working in PR at time of death
PR News
There has always been a close relationship between journalism and public relations and more and more journalists are using their skills in a PR capacity.
On this page you will find the latest PR news including job moves, guidance that has been issued by PR officers on dealing with journalists, and stories relating to public sector PR such as the police, local government and fire service that journalists are most likely to encounter in their daily work.
Former editor gives leap year day bonus to PR firm staff
Good causes also to benefit on 29 February
Journalist turned PR bidding to get more girls into fire service
Author hopes to inspire next generation of female firefighters
Ex-daily newsdesk chief joins former editor’s communications firm
Journalist spent 14 years with newspaper
Editor who left daily in restructure lands new comms role
Former news chief takes up associate position
Editor famous for daily’s pro-UK splash becomes SNP spin chief
News chief admitted to privately supporting independence after departure
Police press officers ‘trying to beat us to our own stories’ says editor
Police forces should stop acting like news organisations says weekly boss
PR agency recruits two journalists to join growing team
MD praises new recruits’ “understanding of what makes a strong story”
Comms manager says trust ‘got away with’ failings after Terry Jones’ death
Memo intended for internal consumption accidentally sent to newspaper
Former daily sports journalist launches business magazine on old patch
Reporters join forces for new publication
Former regional journalist starts New Year with PR firm rebrand
Company drops capital city from name
Daily journalist known for ‘legendary’ industrial knowledge dies aged 73
Tributes paid to reporter who went on to PR career
Former daily journalist’s PR firm named best in South of England
Honour takes director “completely by surprise”
Journalists and PR staff set to go amid cuts at independent publisher
Company also plans to close PR agency
‘It’s not all Prosecco Fridays': News editor examines life on both sides of the PR fence
Daily journalist to give agencies training on writing better press releases
Editor who launched own PR firm marks one year in business
Journalist of 30 years launches new training scheme