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Founded in 1992 by media journalist [[George Pitcher]] and television journalist [[Charles Stewart-Smith]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/1139190/luther-pendragon-co-founder-takes-blue-rubicon-directorship/|title=Luther Pendragon co-founder takes Blue Rubicon directorship|author=Hannah Crown|publisher=prweek.com|date=2 July 2012|accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref> and so named due to Pitcher's interest in [[Arthurian legends]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hall|first1=Ian|title=Profile: George Pitcher, Luther Pendragon|url=http://www.prweek.com/article/159885/profile-george-pitcher-luther-pendragon---pendragons-pitcher-turns-spin-its-head|accessdate=26 April 2017|publisher=''PR Week''|date=4 October 2002}}</ref> the firm grew through the 1990s off the back of major and often controversial clients such as [[British Gas plc|British Gas]], [[Kimberly Clark]], [[Holocaust Memorial Day]] and the [[Hinduja]] family. Luther Pendragon lays claim to having developed the professional practice of issues management, but this is disputed in the PR industry. |
Founded in 1992 by media journalist [[George Pitcher]] and television journalist [[Charles Stewart-Smith]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/1139190/luther-pendragon-co-founder-takes-blue-rubicon-directorship/|title=Luther Pendragon co-founder takes Blue Rubicon directorship|author=Hannah Crown|publisher=prweek.com|date=2 July 2012|accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref> and so named due to Pitcher's interest in [[Arthurian legends]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hall|first1=Ian|title=Profile: George Pitcher, Luther Pendragon|url=http://www.prweek.com/article/159885/profile-george-pitcher-luther-pendragon---pendragons-pitcher-turns-spin-its-head|accessdate=26 April 2017|publisher=''PR Week''|date=4 October 2002}}</ref> the firm grew through the 1990s off the back of major and often controversial clients such as [[British Gas plc|British Gas]], [[Kimberly Clark]], [[Holocaust Memorial Day]] and the [[Hinduja]] family. Luther Pendragon lays claim to having developed the professional practice of issues management, but this is disputed in the PR industry. |
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In 2004 ex-[[Civil Servant]] [[Mike Granatt]] then joined the consultancy.<ref name=prweek>{{cite news|url=http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/search/195454//|title=PROFILE: Mike Granatt, Luther Pendragon - Strategic player who will say No, Minister|last=Lepper|first=Joe|date=14 November 2003|work=PR Week|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luther.co.uk/who_we_are/Mike_Granatt.html|title=Who we are - Mike Granatt|work=Luther Pendragon|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref> His clients included the [[Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)|Speaker of the House of Commons]] [[Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn|Michael Martin]], a position from which he resigned in February 2008 saying he had been misled over a scandal involving the Speaker's expenses.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3423611.ece|title=Top aide Mike Granatt quits over Speaker Michael Martin's expenses|last=Oliver|first=Jonathan|date=24 February 2008|work=The Sunday Times|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref> One of his clients in 2007 was the [[BBC Trust]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/593155/BBCs-new-governors-set-use-Luther-Pendragon/|title=BBC's new governors set to use Luther Pendragon|last=Black|first=Alex|date=21 September 2006|work=PR Week|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref> |
In 2004 ex-[[Civil Servant]] [[Mike Granatt]] then joined the consultancy.<ref name=prweek>{{cite news|url=http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/search/195454//|title=PROFILE: Mike Granatt, Luther Pendragon - Strategic player who will say No, Minister|last=Lepper|first=Joe|date=14 November 2003|work=PR Week|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luther.co.uk/who_we_are/Mike_Granatt.html |title=Who we are - Mike Granatt |work=Luther Pendragon |accessdate=16 February 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100122211311/http://www.luther.co.uk/who_we_are/Mike_Granatt.html |archivedate=22 January 2010 |df= }}</ref> His clients included the [[Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)|Speaker of the House of Commons]] [[Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn|Michael Martin]], a position from which he resigned in February 2008 saying he had been misled over a scandal involving the Speaker's expenses.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3423611.ece|title=Top aide Mike Granatt quits over Speaker Michael Martin's expenses|last=Oliver|first=Jonathan|date=24 February 2008|work=The Sunday Times|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref> One of his clients in 2007 was the [[BBC Trust]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/593155/BBCs-new-governors-set-use-Luther-Pendragon/|title=BBC's new governors set to use Luther Pendragon|last=Black|first=Alex|date=21 September 2006|work=PR Week|accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref> |
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In 2005, the firm was subject to a management buy-out, said to be worth £11 million by the trade magazine ''PR Week''. Current clients include [[Reuben Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reubenbrothers.com/Advisors.aspx|title=Advisors|publisher=[[Reuben Brothers]]|accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref> |
In 2005, the firm was subject to a management buy-out, said to be worth £11 million by the trade magazine ''PR Week''. Current clients include [[Reuben Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reubenbrothers.com/Advisors.aspx|title=Advisors|publisher=[[Reuben Brothers]]|accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref> |
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| Industry | Communications |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | 48 Gracechurch St, London EC3V 0EJ |
Number of locations | London, Brussels, USA |
Key people | Simon Whale (Managing Director) |
| Services | Public relations |
| Website | www.luther.co.uk |
Luther Pendragon is a London-based public relations and communications agency.
History
Founded in 1992 by media journalist George Pitcher and television journalist Charles Stewart-Smith,[1] and so named due to Pitcher's interest in Arthurian legends,[2] the firm grew through the 1990s off the back of major and often controversial clients such as British Gas, Kimberly Clark, Holocaust Memorial Day and the Hinduja family. Luther Pendragon lays claim to having developed the professional practice of issues management, but this is disputed in the PR industry.
In 2004 ex-Civil Servant Mike Granatt then joined the consultancy.[3][4] His clients included the Speaker of the House of Commons Michael Martin, a position from which he resigned in February 2008 saying he had been misled over a scandal involving the Speaker's expenses.[5] One of his clients in 2007 was the BBC Trust.[6]
In 2005, the firm was subject to a management buy-out, said to be worth £11 million by the trade magazine PR Week. Current clients include Reuben Brothers.[7]
Luther Pendragon also handles all media inquiries for London and Winchester dioceses of the Church of England.[8][9]
See also
- George Pitcher
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Crisis Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Media training
References
- ^ Hannah Crown (2 July 2012). "Luther Pendragon co-founder takes Blue Rubicon directorship". prweek.com. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- ^ Hall, Ian (4 October 2002). "Profile: George Pitcher, Luther Pendragon". PR Week. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Lepper, Joe (14 November 2003). "PROFILE: Mike Granatt, Luther Pendragon - Strategic player who will say No, Minister". PR Week. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ^ "Who we are - Mike Granatt". Luther Pendragon. Archived from the original on 22 January 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Oliver, Jonathan (24 February 2008). "Top aide Mike Granatt quits over Speaker Michael Martin's expenses". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ^ Black, Alex (21 September 2006). "BBC's new governors set to use Luther Pendragon". PR Week. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ^ "Advisors". Reuben Brothers. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- ^ "Media Support". Diocese of London. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "Communications". Diocese of Winchester. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
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