Evie Barrett

Currently a senior reporter at PRWeek UK, Evie graduated from Kingston University with a BA (Hons) degree in Journalism. She loves all things pop culture - be it music, film, TV, or TikTok trends. In 2020, Evie won KU’s Most Promising Journalist award, and in 2022 she was named KU's News Reporter of the Year.

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PRWeek UK • 3rd September 2024

‘We have to keep up’ – will Labour’s ‘four-day week’ work for PR?

As employers could soon be required to accommodate staff wanting to work compressed hours across a four-day week, PRWeek UK asks what this would look like within the communications industry.

PRWeek UK • 2nd September 2024

Zeno hires ex-Warner Music comms boss for sports and entertainment launch

Zeno has announced the UK launch of its sports and entertainment offer, hiring the former vice president of UK communications at Warner Music Group to spearhead the expansion.

PRWeek UK • 30th August 2024

One in four influencers want brands to ask before gifting

Almost one in four creators said brands should ask for permission before sending a gifted product, according to new research.

PRWeek UK • 28th August 2024

Do brands now fear backlash from the right more than the left?

Given recent happenings worldwide, PRWeek UK asks communications professionals whether they think the pendulum has swung in terms of brands trying to avoid backlash from those at political extremes.

PRWeek UK • 22nd August 2024

World Chess appoints PR agency amid cheating scandal

World Chess enlisted PR support for its Clash of Blames event in London, which aimed to tackle cheating in the game.

PRWeek UK • 22nd August 2024

Post Office awards £2m marcomms brief

The Post Office has appointed a creative agency across marketing and PR briefs, following a competitive pitch.

PRWeek UK • 21st August 2024

One in three PR pros moved job last year, survey finds

Almost one-third (31 per cent) of PR professionals have changed employer in the past 12 months, research from PR recruitment firm Latte has found.

PRWeek UK • 20th August 2024

Agency, in-house and freelancers in PR: how much do they earn?

A new salary guide from PR recruitment consultancy Latte has found that in-house job opportunities are in decline while suggesting demand for freelancers is also somewhat down.

PRWeek UK • 20th August 2024

‘A great agency will agitate’ – what clients want from agencies, Punch Pubs & Co

PRWeek UK asks clients about their agency set-ups and what they value most – and least – from the relationships. Today we hear from Jon Dale, strategic corporate affairs and ESG lead at Punch Pubs & Co.

PRWeek UK • 20th August 2024

Formula E puts PR account out to pitch

Electric car motorsport championship Formula E is seeking new UK consumer PR support, after appointing an agency in November last year, PRWeek UK has learned.