UK public affairs advisory firm Pagefield welcomed a new owner in 2024. PPHC, the US-based and London-listed public affairs and lobbying holding company, snapped up the agency in June for a price that could reach £30m.
It was PPHC’s fourth acquisition since its flotation in December 2021. Pagefield has retained its identity and became the 10th brand under the group’s umbrella, joining agencies that include Forbes Tate and Crossroads Strategies.
It marks a major shift for the London firm that was founded in 2010 by Mark Gallagher, Oliver Foster and Sara Price and had 36 full-time employees when the sale was announced.
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Seven Letter named one of PRWeek’s “Best Places to Work 2024”
PRWeek has once again recognized PPHC firm Seven Letter for their professional-development offerings and collaborative atmosphere:
Collaboration, creativity and collegiality are at the core of Seven Letter. Employees describe the firm as “a diverse set of people from different industries with unique skill sets.” Those professionals work hard to ensure that junior staff receive the help they need to develop strong industry skills.
See the full list of Best Places to Work 2024: Midsize Agencies from PRWeek.
PRWeek: Three agencies on PRWeek UK’s radar this week
PRWeek spotlights agencies with a story to tell from the past seven days that we think are worth keeping an eye on.
Pagefield
Pagefield feels like an agency to watch these days. Fresh from its acquisition this summer by PPHC, the US government relations and public affairs holding company, the London firm last week announced a trio of senior appointments.
PPHC Chief Strategy Officer, Thomas Gensemer, featured in PRWeek’s Pride in PR List
PPHC’s own Thomas Gensemer, Chief Strategy Officer, is profiled in today’s edition of PRWeek’s Pride in PR list. This is the second annual Pride in PR list, celebrating Pride Month by highlighting leading professionals in the PR industry who identify as LGBTQ. Each day throughout the month of June, a different inspirational LGBTQ communications professional is recognized and profiled.
As a veteran of public affairs, advertising, and political campaigning, Thomas Gensemer offers his advice and insight throughout the profile. On how colleagues can be true allies all year round, not just during Pride Month, Gensemer answered:
“Realize the interconnectedness of our issues, and how the incredibly fast progress and commercialization of Pride can sometimes hide, or at least misrepresent, some ongoing struggles for equality.”
You can read Thomas Gensemer’s full profile here.
See PRWeek’s 2023 Pride in PR list here.