2025 Comms Report
Cision and PRWeek's 2025 Comms Report brings you the latest insightful data on the trends, challenges, and opportunities for PR and comms teams. Download the report now.
UK Media Moves including WIRED, Semafor, Evening Standard and more
Semafor launches; Joel Khalili joins WIRED from TechRadar Pro; Daniel Keane moves to health beat at the Evening Standard
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[On-demand Webinar] Media Coffee: How to Work with Journalists in Bahrain
In the latest Media Coffee Q&A, TradeArabia Editor, Sree Bhat, talks to us about working with the media in Bahrain and offers insight into getting press releases from journalist inboxes to editorial calendars.
UK Media Moves including the FT, The Sunday Times, The Scotsman and more
Christopher Miller joins the FT as Ukraine Correspondent; Johanna Thomas-Corr appointed Literary Editor of The Sunday Times; Joshua King promoted at The Scotsman
How to Communicate During Times of Uncertainty: 4 Key Takeaways for PR and Comms Pros
While the future often looks uncertain, few could have predicted how dramatically recent events have destabilised the world. In 2022 we're facing an ongoing pandemic, the war in Ukraine, ongoing supply chains issues, an energy crisis and economic trouble with a recession looming.
The Role the Media Plays in a Car Purchase Journey: A View From Autovia
For consumers looking to make an EV their next car purchase, navigating the road to electric brings many questions. How does the car charge? What range does it have with a full battery? Where to start with the myriad choices on the market? Answering these queries is where media companies have a key role to play.
UK Media Moves including New Scientist, GQ, Daily Mail and more
Madeleine Cuff joins New Scientist from the i; Murray Clark now Senior Style Editor at GQ; Xantha Leatham promoted to Deputy Science Editor at the Daily Mail
Indigo Continues to Tell Successful Retail Story with Cision Communications Cloud®
Established in 1926, Indigo Books & Music is Canada's largest book retailer, headquartered in Toronto and operating in all ten provinces and one territory of the country. It employs more than 7,000 people throughout Canada and operates a website selling books, home, fashion and beauty and wellness products. Indigo expanded into music in 2022, selling vinyl, CDs and audio equipment such as turntables and headphones.
UK Media Moves including the Daily Star, The Sun, ITN Productions and more
Ed Gleave is promoted to TV and Showbiz Editor, Daily Star and Daily Star Sunday; Kirsten Jones joins The Sun as Senior Fabulous Features Writer; Kim Rowell starts new role as Managing Editor, ITN Productions
The Consumer Purchase Journey in an Evolving Media Landscape
In the last few years, events have been unfolding at high-speed, whether that be global pandemics, huge supply chain issues or more recently major wars in Europe. As a result, it's been difficult to keep up with what those changes mean for different brands, consumers and organisations.
UK Media Moves including SheerLuxe, The Telegraph, The Guardian and more
Charlotte Collins named Editor of SheerLuxe; Sarah Mockford appointed The Telegraph’s Women’s Sports Editor; Maeve McClenaghan moves to The Guardian from TBIJ
Cision Meets: Eleanor Young, RIBA Journal
How can the world of architecture respond to the climate emergency? Eleanor Young, Editor of RIBA Journal, spoke to Cision about the challenges the industry faces and "covering sustainability in everything we do". She discusses developments at RIBAJ and their tagline 'design in the making', advice for young journalists and how she formed a connection with her readership.
UK Media Moves including The Times, Reuters, FT and more
Tony Gallagher appointed as Editor of The Times; Francesco Guerrera to join Reuters Breakingviews from La Repubblica; FT creates a new professional services team based in New York
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[On-demand Webinar] Communication in Times of Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, public relations and comms teams will find themselves called upon to quickly create proactive strategies to respond to customer and audience concerns. Watch our webinar, Communicating in Times of Uncertainty, where we discuss how five major billion-dollar industries have pivoted their comms strategies in these changing times - and get key insights for preparing your messaging, strategy and measurement.
UK Media Moves including the FT, The Guardian, Upday UK and more
Madison Marriage appointed Special Investigations Editor at the FT; promotion for Jessica Elgot at The Guardian; Kate Buck named News Editor at Upday UK
IFA 2022: Media Trends Report
After cancelling its in-person event in 2021, the annual technology trade fair IFA opened its doors again to over 250,000 visitors this year. With a focus on connectivity, sustainability and smart living, around 1,100 exhibitors from 46 countries were present throughout the Berlin event in early September. Cision Insights examined some of the biggest media trends and communication strategies surrounding IFA 2022.
Cision Meets: Isabella Fish, Drapers
Deputy Editor Isabella Fish spoke to Cision about her journey into B2B journalism, her advice to young journalists and Drapers pitching tips for PRs.
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[On-demand Webinar] Media Coffee: How to Work with Journalists in the US
In this video Q&A, Chris Seper, Vice President and Digital GM at NewsNation, talks to us about the media landscape in the US and the best ways to work effectively with journalists Stateside. Chris joined NewsNation in 2021 and oversees the development, growth and day-to-day operations of the brand’s website, mobile app, social platforms and other new and emerging non-linear distribution channels.
UK Media Moves including Tortoise, Refinery29, Bloomberg and more
Cat Neilan to join Tortoise; promotion for Maybelle Morgan at Refinery29; Dasha Afanasieva moves from Reuters to Bloomberg
UK Media Moves including Semafor, Daily Express, LADbible Group and more
Alexis Akwagyiram to join Semafor from the FT; Emily Braeger promoted at the Daily Express; Jess Hardiman named Entertainment Lead at LADbible Group
gamescom 2022: Media Trends Report
The video game industry's largest trade event returned as a live in-person event in 2022 after two years of Covid disruption. Taking place at the end of August, gamescom 2022 saw an estimated 250,000 people pass through the Koelnmesse in Cologne. To mark its return, Cision’s Global Insights team looked at gamescom’s media coverage and the reactions of attendees.
UK Media Moves including Channel 4, loveFOOD, ITV News and more
Geraldine McKelvie joins Channel 4 Dispatches; Jessica Morris has been promoted to Features Editor at loveFOOD; Programme Editor Rachel Cook is now at ITV News
UK Media Moves including the FT, The Guardian, Edinburgh Evening News and more
Leslie Hook appointed Natural Resources Editor at the FT; Ann Lee returns to The Guardian as Commissioning Editor for G2; Ginny Sanderson named Deputy Editor for the Edinburgh Evening News
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Connecting with Consumers in a Crisis: Insights from the Air
It's easy for brands to fall short when it comes to crisis communications – and that's exactly how it was for the aviation industry, which was under fire this summer travel season. An increase in travel amongst consumers coincided with staffing issues, resulting in queues, conflict, and chaos.
UK Media Moves including the Daily Mail, openDemocracy, The Guardian and more
Dan Hyde returns to the Daily Mail; openDemocracy hires Jim Fitzpatrick; Chloe Mac Donnell joins The Guardian as Deputy Fashion & Lifestyle Editor