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New multinational health equity report explores how different communities are impacted by health inequity
September 12, 2023
Discrimination and lack of trust are increasingly being recognized as critical factors in limiting important access to healthcare. This new multinational health equity report released today paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced and adds further data to support the need for action. A collaborative effort between agencies within the Omnicom PR Group, including FleishmanHillard, and The Atlantic, involving research among over 6,000 people from diverse communities in four countries. We would love to talk to...
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Savings rates are the latest reputational battleground for banks as the FCA flexes its Consumer Duty muscle
July 25, 2023
A reputational battle has been playing out with banks and building societies under fire in the media and from policy makers, about whether they have been increasing mortgage rates faster than savings rates as the Bank of England’s base rate has risen. The FCA’s intervention on this pricing issue shows how the Consumer Duty extends its reach into new areas and poses a new challenge for communications teams. At the end of this month...
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Money20/20 Europe: the focus for fintech comms moving forwards
June 20, 2023
And just like that, another Money20/20 Europe has come and gone. It was somewhat a little surprising to feel as though this year’s show was even bigger and better than last year’s. Extravagant stands, high energy and where else would you get to network on a pedalo and have donuts served to you by a robot? Was this a completely accurate reflection of the fintech industry now? Probably more likely that the outlandish displays...
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Wondering what’s trending in the world of Food & Drink?
June 13, 2023
This month, the London FAB Brand Marketing team has taken a deep dive into what’s hot and what’s cooling down in the industry. Featuring hyper-local as well as a global view on food and drinks trends, the report also looks at ingredients & manufacturing, market maturity and how influences are crossing borders and verticals – the menu of food trends has never been livelier! We also put a spotlight on the future of food culture, whether that’s...
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Fast-Growing Fintech Planet Appoints FleishmanHillard for European Media Engagement
June 6, 2023
The agency will focus on amplifying the tech provider’s market-leading integrated payments and software proposition to a European audience following a competitive pitch process LONDON, June 6, 2023 – FleishmanHillard has been called upon by Planet, a global provider of integrated payment solutions and software to the hospitality and retail sectors, to handle its media relations across Europe on a retained basis. The account will be hubbed out of the UK and will cover FleishmanHillard...
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From valuation to profitability: internal comms priorities for fintechs in these times of change
May 19, 2023
It’s no secret that a gear shift has been felt in the fintech industry. Valuation was once a sign of success and unicorn status was a much sought-after title. However, as we continue to see reduced valuations and funding amidst a tough economic landscape, profitability is fast becoming the holy grail. The team at Money20/20 recently looked into this move away from focusing on valuation in its latest report, ‘Welcome to the age of Centaurs’...
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FleishmanHillard achieves EY National Equality Standard re-accreditation
May 11, 2023
In 2020, FleishmanHillard became the first PR agency in the country to achieve the EY National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation, and today are pleased to announce re-accreditation by EY after a rigorous assessment process. The EY NES – developed in collaboration with the UK Government and CBI – stands for a period of three years and is the UK’s leading DE&I standard. Receiving the accreditation is a recognition of the commitment FleishmanHillard has made to...
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FleishmanHillard UK has signed Working with Cancer Pledge
April 13, 2023
We’re very pleased to announce we have signed the Working with Cancer Pledge The Pledge was established as a way to abolish the stigma and insecurity that exists for people with cancer in the workplace. It asks organisations to provide a more open, supportive and recovery-forward culture at work for all employees with cancer. Christine Lydon, Director (Healthcare) and Chair of Disability ERG, commented, “Speaking from experience, navigating work after a cancer diagnosis can be...
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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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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...