Archive
Year: 2023
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INTRODUCING ‘THE YOUTH KALEIDOSCOPE’
April 12, 2023
FleishmanHillard’s global Culture Unit has released its latest report, ‘The Youth Kaleidoscope’ which sees Gen Alpha and Gen Z shapeshifting their quest for balance in today’s tumultuous conditions. The report’s findings show how the next generation are carving out their own paths, uncovering young people’s complex relationships with the digital age they inhabit, alongside the pressures and anxieties that are informing their mental health across three themes: Mind - Analyzing the landscape and challenges young...
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Britain’s Changing Position in Global Trade: As the UK chases growth, it must answer calls from business to improve international trade
March 31, 2023
Earlier this month, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced his Spring Budget, with an ambition to get people into employment and boost economic growth. But despite being a perfect vehicle for both objectives, trade received few mentions. For several years, the UK Government has asserted that Brexit, channelled through new free trade agreements, would boost trade. At the least, the market would naturally rebalance; trade lost with the UK’s closest partners in...
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FleishmanHillard’s latest research report on trade shows the EU remains the most important international market for UK business
March 29, 2023
UK BUSINESS LEADERS: UK TRADE WITH THE EU AND WORLD STILL HAMPERED BY POST-BREXIT DISRUPTION, SEEN AS TOP ISSUE TO SOLVE FleishmanHillard Research Shows the EU Remains the Most Important Market for Trade, but is Affected by Issues at the Border and Across Supply Chains 73% of Business Leaders see Correlation Between International Trade, Business Performance and Corporate Reputation The global environment for trade has been through a difficult few years, with the impacts...
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Education, Employment, Everywhere: Analysis of Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023
March 15, 2023
The Economic Picture Today, Jeremy Hunt became only the second of the past five chancellors to hold the famous red box outside Number 11, with three of his predecessors not having lasted long enough in the job to be able to hold an official Budget. Going into this Budget there were concerns regarding the size of the workforce, which had not recovered from the pandemic, as well as post-Brexit trade barriers and sensitivity to interest...
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Women’s Sports: why brands should act now
March 8, 2023
Women’s Sports; a buzzword of the moment. In the world of sports partnerships, you can’t move for Women’s Sports topping trends and predictions for growth lists in 2023. That’s not surprising when we look at the women’s sports calendar this year, from the Women’s Six Nations kicking off at the end of the month to the Ashes in June. We have the Tour de France Femme in July, the Netball World Cup in South Africa...
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Hidden in plain sight: Exploring the challenges working women face and the power of sharing our experiences
March 8, 2023
In 2023, we know women can do and be whatever they want to be – women are business leaders, prime ministers, campaigners, mothers. Particularly in the PR industry, where women are strongly represented, we celebrate and take advantage of the skills and insights women bring to the workplace – this is nothing new. At FleishmanHillard UK, we are striving to become the most inclusive PR agency in the world, and this year we are placing...
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Keir Starmer is on course for Number 10: Why now is the time for businesses to help mould Labour’s plans for Government
March 3, 2023
Luke Downham, Account Director, Public Affairs & Head of the Labour Unit Keir Starmer’s launch of Labour’s “Five Missions” for Government represents the beginning of a new phase in the party’s strategy to re-take Number 10 in 2024 after fourteen years of Opposition. With the party consistently 20+ points ahead in the polls, Starmer recognises that 2023 represents a year of heightened scrutiny on his party’s policy proposals. Yet, for many months, focus groups, the Westminster commentariat, and the...
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Communications tips for fintechs expanding into the US or UK
March 3, 2023
Gemma Lingham, director, head of fintech UK Global expansion is undoubtedly a major milestone for any company, particularly for fintechs whereby the industry itself is still relatively new compared to others. The ‘American Dream’ for UK-based businesses is a bold ambition, while the British Isles hold huge new market opportunities for those born in the US. We’ve seen multiple success stories of fintechs making this leap, but it’s no small feat, and there are...
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FleishmanHillard’s Ensemble Studio scores a hat trick at the City and Financial Awards
March 3, 2023
Last night, FleishmanHillard's Ensemble Studio with client EY won Best Annual Report at the PRCA City and Financial Awards 2023! This is Ensemble Studio's third consecutive year of winning the award in this category at the PRCA City and Financial Awards, after winning in 2021 and 2022. The judges praised EY’s Impact Report for 'the purpose-to-value story supported by proof points and case studies, the crisp and accessible design, and the web-like interactivity of the downloadable PDF'. Ensemble Studio with EY was...
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FleishmanHillard UK achieves PRCA Communications Management Standard accreditation for the eighteenth year
February 27, 2023
FleishmanHillard UK has achieved the PRCA's Communications Management Standard (CMS) accreditation — the hallmark of PR and communications excellence — for the eighteenth year. For PR and communications consultancies, CMS combines elements of ISO 9001 quality management and Investors in People people management with criteria specific to PR and communications consultancy providing a robust framework for agencies to manage their reputation, and enhance credibility and performance. For FleishmanHillard, CMS accreditation is a demonstration of its...