Archive

Year: 2026

  • Culture Report 2026

    March 23, 2026

      What do extended consumer lifespans mean for brands? And how can they show up for consumers in the right way? We’re entering an era where wellbeing is shaped not by youth, but by longer lives, evolving identities and a global shift toward prevention and longevity.  The wellness economy is booming, reaching $6.8T in 2024 and forecasted to hit $9.8T by 2029. The demographic signal is clear: the number of people aged 100+ is projected to rise from roughly...

  • UK ‘Less Healthy Food’ Advertising Restrictions – What They Really Mean For Business

    March 9, 2026

    By Liam McCloy, Head of Public Affairs, EMEA Food Agribusiness Beverage Lead The UK advertising restrictions relating to less healthy food (LHF) products on broadcast and paid online channels that went into effect at the beginning of 2026 represent the latest (but not the last) round of regulations imposed on the food and drink marketing. Much of the response to date has focused on what they do and don’t cover and how to exploit or...

  • The Patient Engagement Gap Your Competitors Are Closing

    February 27, 2026

    By Barry Sudbeck and Laura Musgrave Here’s a question more pharma executives are asking: does patient engagement deliver measurable value, or is it primarily reputational?  It’s a fair question.  In an era where pharmaceutical innovation must demonstrate its value not only through clinical efficacy but also through demonstrated patient relevance, the question is no longer ‘whether’ to engage patients – it’s whether that engagement translates into an advantage.  New research from FleishmanHillard’s Global Health & Life Sciences group suggests it may. Released in recognition of Rare Disease Day, The Patient...

  • FleishmanHillard UK appoints Lou Dalton as Health & Life Sciences Senior Partner, strengthening senior counsel for a rapidly evolving sector and fuelling further growth

    February 16, 2026

    FleishmanHillard UK today announces the appointment of Lou Dalton as Senior Partner for Health & Life Sciences, in a significant move to enhance senior advisory capacity within its largest and fastest-growing team at a time of heightened scrutiny, system pressure and transformation across the sector. Joining on Wednesday, Dalton will play a leading role in FleishmanHillard UK’s Health & Life Sciences sector which provides a broad range of strategic consultancy services including product and corporate...

  • FleishmanHillard Integrates Porter Novelli to Form a Stronger, More Specialised Global Communications Consultancy

    February 10, 2026

    The combination brings deeper sector expertise, faster access to solutions and greater scale to meet growing client complexity.  As part of the realignment of Omnicom Public Relations, Porter Novelli is integrating as a dedicated brand into FleishmanHillard, uniting two industry-leading communications consultancies to better serve clients navigating complex business and reputational challenges.  The integration reflects a strategic priority to deliver deeper sector expertise, faster solutions globally and more precise counsel for mission-critical work. FleishmanHillard now operates...