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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Medical expert Dr Hilary Jones discusses ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with Gousto nutritionist Sarah Fancourt as part of the brand’s campaign promoting better eating to improve the health of the nation. Issue date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025.7 Jan 2025
Gousto Healthy Eating Social Campaign
PA Media Assignments worked with Gousto meal kit delivery to create social media videos to raise awareness about ultra-processed foods
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The Long-Term Impact of a TikTok Ban: What It Could Mean for UK Media, PR Agencies, and Newsrooms
In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has made headlines once again as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump celebrated the platform's reinstatement after a…
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Staff Spotlight: Federica Battiato, Senior Video Producer, Assignments
Meet Federica, our Senior Video Producer, who has been part of the Assignments team for two years is a master of visual storytelling
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mel Raeburn records her version of Sonnet for the 2024 John Lewis Christmas advert at Londons Angel Studios after being unveiled today as the winner of the nationwide TikTok competition. Issue Date: Thursday December 12, 2024.12 Dec 2024
John Lewis "My Sonnet" Competition
Professional visuals helped John Lewis amplify their 2024 Christmas campaign, blending TikTok engagement with polished PR imagery to launch budding music…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public pick alternative festive songs using the Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Jukebox, designed to reinvent the Christmas soundtrack, at London’s Battersea Power Station. Issue Date: Monday December 16, 2024.14 Dec 2024
Coca-Cola and Jack Daniels
Coca-Cola and Jack Daniels partnered together to showcase new Christmas music at Battersea Power Station. PA Media Assignments captured it.
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Left to right) Eilish McGuinness, chief executive of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Baroness Fiona Twycross, Darren Henley, CEO of Arts Council England and Andria Vidler, CEO of National Lottery operator Allwyn attend the private view of Thomas Duke's 'Game Changing Moments Exhibition' at The National Portrait Gallery, London, which celebrates 30 iconic moments from the last three decades made possible by National Lottery funding, to mark The National Lottery's 30th birthday. Issue date: Tuesday November 19, 2024.19 Nov 2024
30 Years of The National Lottery
PA Media Assignments was commissioned to capture photo and video content to celebrate The National Lottery's 30th anniversary.
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Future-Proof Your Brand: Now Is the Perfect Time to Build Your Content Library
PA Media Assignments tailored stock content service provides authentic, versatile visuals that resonate with your audience, supporting marketing and…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY This years Oxford Street Christmas lights are officially switched on in London, in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).4 Nov 2024
Capture the Magic: 8 Pro Tips for Stunning Christmas Tree Light Switch-On Coverage
With Christmas approaching, the PA Media Assignments team has been busy capturing the festive lights across London. Iconic locations like Marylebone…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY JJ Chalmers and WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb, with costumed characters from global environmental action non-governmental organisation (NGO) WRAP, representing the five most binned items in the UK, visit 10 Downing Street for the launch of UK’s annual Recycle Week (October 14th – 20th) with an open letter encouraging more households to reduce the number of recyclable items they send to landfill.14 Oct 2024
Stop giving in to coverage for coverage’s sake
In the world PR, media coverage often represents validation. However, it's easy to fall into the trap of pushing out content for the sake of filling…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Tim Burton visits ‘The World of Tim Burton’, a new exhibition at the Design Museum in London featuring over 600 items relating to the filmmaker’s career, ahead of it opening to the public on Friday.23 Oct 2024
Tim Burton Exhibition
PA Media Assignments was commissioned to capture photo and video content of Tim Burton being interviewed revealing the new exhibition.
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Left to right) David Furnish, Elton John, Director R.J Cutler, and producer Trevor Smith attend the European premiere of ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ at this year’s American Express Gala for the 68th BFI London Film Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall.10 Oct 2024
BFI London Film Festival AMEX Gala Night
We were approached by Havas Red, the PR agency for American Express, who commissioned us to capture the excitement of this year’s BFI London Film Festival…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Eden Dock, a first of its kind urban space, is unveiled in Canary Wharf, London, as part of a partnership with the Eden Project, the charity's first city venture. Issue Date: Wednesday October 2, 2024.2 Oct 2024
What Makes a Consumer Story Newsworthy?
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, video content continues to reign supreme and the demand for engaging, high-quality videos is higher than ever.…