1. Barkers bought from administration by Penna plc

    Barkers bought from administration by Penna plc

    Following speculation on Friday that Barkers Scotland had closed, its was announced earlier today that Barkers Group Limited had been taken into administration and then purchased by Penna plc. The £8.6million deal includes all of the group... Read more

    14 comments
    UK - 29/06/2009
    Marketing
  2. Barkers Scottish Government Roster work to be repitched

    Barkers Scottish Government Roster work to be repitched

    The Drum understands that the Scottish Government's Marketing Services Framework accounts held by Barkers Scotland will be re-pitched "in due course".The four PR accounts held by Barkers Scotland on the Framework for Race, Science, Ageism and Flu... Read more

    4 comments
    UK - 29/06/2009
    Advertising
  3. News analysis - Barkers Scotland

    News analysis - Barkers Scotland

    On the announcement of the acquisition of Barkers, Penna also announced that all jobs remaining at the company when it was acquired were safe.Staff who lost their jobs are now having to seek legal aid without any redundancy pay. Those members of... Read more

    0 comments
    UK - 17/07/2009
    Marketing
  4. Most Awarded Agencies: Countdown continues 40 - 25

    Most Awarded Agencies: Countdown continues 40 - 25

    It's almost the final day of The Drum's countdown to the Most Awarded Agencies on our patch as tomorrow we will reveal who's trophy cabinet is bulging the most after 2009. But first we'll countdown to 25.But, before we can reveal the Most Awarded... Read more

    4 comments
    UK - 01/04/2010
    Marketing
  5. £42m Scots public service advertising framework completed

    £42m Scots public service advertising framework completed

    The £42m framework for the delivery of public sector advertising services for many Scottish organisations including NHS Scotland, Strathclyde Police and Glasgow Housing Association has been announced following a delay. The Drum had learned... Read more

    4 comments
    Scotland - 15/02/2010
    Advertising
  6. £42m public body framework decision delayed

    £42m public body framework decision delayed

    The Drum has learned that the advertising services framework – currently being compiled through a procurement tender being led by purchasing agency Scotland Excel – has been delayed as the results are "re-evaluated".A spokesperson for... Read more

    9 comments
    Scotland - 10/11/2009
    Marketing
  7. Recruitment Business Awards announced

    Recruitment Business Awards announced

    This year's Recruitment Business Awards in association with The Daily Telegraph, have been announced with Work Communications picking up the Creative Grand Prix for its work with the Children's Society.As well as the Creative Grand Prix, The... Read more

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    UK - 23/09/2010
    Advertising

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