The British Library appoints Regester Larkin to its PR Roster
22 February 2010
The British Library has appointed Regester Larkin to its PR roster following a competitive pitch at the start of this year.
Tim Johnson, director at Regester Larkin said, “We’re delighted to be continuing our relationship with the British Library. To date we have worked with them on some of their most thought-provoking exhibitions including Sacred and Taking Liberties.
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It provides world-class information services to the academic, business, research and scientific communities and offers unparalleled access to the world's largest and most comprehensive research collection.
Regester Larkin in top 5 UK consultancies to work for
17 February 2010
Regester Larkin has been named one of the top five UK consultancies to work for by The Holmes Report.
The annual survey, which is based on direct feedback from our own staff, assesses consultancies based on their approach to training and development, initiatives to support work-life balance, informal and formal communications, as well as other compensation in the form of perks and benefits.
The survey assessed more than 40 firms, ranking Regester Larkin as number five. Results were published on 16 February 2010. See report.
Regester Larkin managing director, Andrew Griffin, said: “As we grow we are intent on ensuring RL continues to be a place where people can learn, develop their careers, share success of the company and enjoy their jobs. The Holmes Report is validation that we’re achieving these things.”
RL adds further media relations expertise with three new hires
2 February 2010
We are delighted to announce that we have expanded our media relations expertise with the appointment of three new consultants - Damon Hunt, Alexandra Durnford and Ben Overlander.
Damon joins RL having been group head of media for BAA Ltd where, as part of his responsibilities, he managed the BAA Corporate media team and BAA Heathrow Airport’s media relations. During his time at BAA, Damon also led all aspects of their crisis communications and issues management that included a foiled terrorist attack and the associated heightened security environment, an aircraft crash and numerous environmental protests. Prior to working for BAA, Damon worked as a Press Secretary to a number of senior Cabinet Ministers in Australia.
Alexandra joined us in late 2009 with ten years experience advising financial and real estate clients on reputation and crisis management, internal and change communications and media relations. Prior to joining RL she worked as a consultant at Brunswick and also spent three years as part of the European press office at global real estate advisor Jones Lang LaSalle. She has extensive experience advising opportunity funds, asset managers and developers on community relations and planning.
Ben joins from BICOM, Britain-Israel Communications, where as head of media he helped promote a greater understanding of Israel in the British media. Prior to that, Ben worked for three years in the Clarence House Press Office representing the Prince of Wales, his wife and his two sons Princes William and Harry. Ben has also worked for Britain's leading housing charity, Shelter where as Press Officer he focused on publicising the organisation’s campaigning and policy work.
Andrew Griffin, Regester Larkin managing director, said: “We support and advise clients managing challenges that range from high-profile litigation and consumer boycotts, to industrial relations issues and regulatory intervention, to spills, explosions and accidents. The breadth of experience that Alexandra, Ben and Damon bring will ensure that the media relations advice we provide continues to be second to none.”
