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Millie Jenkins, Account Manager in Portland's Health team, features in this month's #PortlandProfile.

Millie delves into her vast areas of expertise and shares her claim to fame as a football mascot in her younger years.

Read the full profile here 👉 bit.ly/41IEbLA
Portland Profile: Millie Jenkins - Portland
This month's Portland Profile features Millie Jenkins, Account Manager in Portland's Health team:
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March 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Portland's Digital Director Asad Moghal ACIM gave his thoughts to Politico on why LinkedIn is now the key platform to engage policymakers across the UK and beyond.

Read the full article here 👉 bit.ly/4bG56Lm

Thank you John Johnston for the write up.
March 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
AI is transforming healthcare, but can the UK truly keep pace with AI in health?

At #WIREDHealth 2025, Holly and Sasha from our Health team explored both the opportunity and challenge in more detail. Read their key takeaways.

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Can the UK truly keep pace with AI in health? - Portland
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic vision - it is actively transforming healthcare today.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We were really pleased to welcome our new CEO Simon Whitehead to Portland last week. On Thursday, he took part in a Q&A with colleagues and in the evening we got to know him further over pizza. It's great having you on board Simon!
March 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Daisy Robertson, Account Director in our PA & Policy team, features in this months #PortlandProfile.

Daisy tells us all about her favourite experiences at Portland so far, as well as a little known fact on her encounter with a noughties popstar!

Read the full profile here 👉 bit.ly/41iPhpa
Portland Profile: Daisy Robertson - Portland
This month's Portland Profile focuses on PA & Policy Account Director, Daisy Robertson.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The European Commission’s 2025 Work Programme published last night is set to shape the year ahead, with huge implications across policy areas such as sustainability, health, and technology.

At Portland, we are tracking these developments to help stakeholders navigate an evolving policy landscape.
February 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Portland Partner and Media Adviser Luke Baker looks at the implications of Trump's tariff threats and how global companies should respond. It's not an easy call, but the first reaction should probably be a deep breath and patience.

Read the full blog here 👉 bit.ly/3Q5IV7m
In a world of Trump tariffs, patience is a virtue - Portland
It is often said of President Trump that the key to understanding him is to take him seriously, but not literally.
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February 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are excited to welcome former Head of Commercial Disputes at Osborne Clarke, Adrian Lifely, to Portland as a Senior Advisor.

Read the full announcement here 👉https://www.provokemedia.com/latest/article/law-firm-partner-joins-portland-to-strengthen-litigation-offer
February 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Curious about the the latest on #tech, #health, #sustainability and #geopolitics? Want to know more about what's happening in Brussels?

Every Friday, you will receive Portland's wire on EU policy straight into your inbox.

Sign up here 👉 bit.ly/3CBYIaF to find out What's nEU each week.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Giandomenico Di Girolamo, Senior Executive in our International Development team, features in this months #PortlandProfile.

Gianni tells us all about his favourite experiences at Portland so far, as well as what he likes to do to switch off from work 👉 bit.ly/3Ef8gJv
Portland Profile: Giandomenico Di Girolamo - Portland
The Portland Profile is back for 2025, and this month it features Giandomenico Di Girolamo from Portland's International Development Team.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Donald Trump has taken office as the 47th U.S. president, promising a new "golden age" of America.

Luke Baker looks at the sweeping and at time brutal inauguration speech and how it tears up the legacy of Joe Biden.

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Tech-backed Trump promises new “golden age” of America - Portland
If anyone thought President Trump’s second term might kick off with less “America First” bravado than his first did, his swaggering and at times brutal inauguration speech in a bitterly cold Washingto...
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January 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
There was no "Blue Monday" here today! To start the week on a positive note, Portland hosted a delicious breakfast spread at each of our offices, organised a light-hearted blue-themed quiz and encouraged colleagues to wear their brightest and boldest colours to lighten up those Teams calls.
January 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Trump's inauguration sparks uncertainty for the tech world— with the power to shape regulations, change global strategies, and reform the future of the UK tech sector. Dive in to learn more 👇

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Three ways the new Trump presidency could shake things up for the UK tech sector - Portland
When Donald Trump first ran for the US presidency in 2016 it was reported he was incapable of using a computer. But few would deny his journey from joke outsider to the Oval Office was in no small par...
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January 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Portland Senior Partner Tristan Peniston-Bird shares his predictions on what's in store for Corporate and City PR in 2025 with PRWeek UK 👇

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‘Investor activism will grow’ – Burson, Weber, Portland and more on corporate/City PR in 2025
What’s in store for corporate and financial PR in 2025? PRWeek asks senior figures at a selection of agencies.
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January 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Burson UK CEO Simon Whitehead to join Portland
Simon Whitehead, UK chief executive at Burson, is to depart the WPP-owned communications agency to take on a leadership role at strategic comms consultancy Portland, PRWeek can reveal.
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January 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Former H&K UK leader Whitehead, who took on the role at Burson last June, has been appointed to lead Omnicom agency Portland.
Burson UK Chief Simon Whitehead Becomes Portland CEO
Former H&K UK leader Whitehead, who took on the role at Burson last June, has been appointed to lead Omnicom agency Portland.
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January 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We are pleased to announce that Simon Whitehead is joining Portland as our new CEO. Simon brings a wealth of experience in the industry, most recently as CEO of Burson UK.

We look forward to having him join us at the start of an exciting year for our business.

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Portland on LinkedIn: Burson UK CEO Simon Whitehead to join Portland
We are very pleased to announce that Simon Whitehead is joining Portland as our new CEO.   Simon brings a wealth of experience in the industry, most recently…
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January 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
2024 brought new milestones for the EU, from post-election transitions to drafting new legislation on technology, sustainability & health. The Portland Brussels team is ready to help you navigate 2025 with strategic insights and impactful engagement. Check out part 1 of our Year in RevEU 👇
December 19, 2024 at 11:28 AM
At Portland over the past couple of weeks, colleagues across our global offices have been getting into the festive spirit and celebrating another year of hard work.

Wishing our colleagues and clients a restful and restorative break when it comes, and looking forward to 2025 🥳
December 13, 2024 at 1:16 PM
As Ursula von der Leyen begins her second presidency, one of her priorities will be promoting European competitiveness in the AI sector while ensuring the technology is used safely.
Portland’s Patrick Birken examines the new Commission's challenges and opportunities in the AI sector: bit.ly/3OSRHou
New mandate, new chances: Can the EU triumph in AI - Portland
The European Union is entering a new phase of its artificial intelligence policy, shifting from regulating technology to ensuring Europe’s competitiveness in the AI sector. In the last mandate, policy...
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December 12, 2024 at 1:08 PM
The French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier just fell following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. Read Portland's analysis examining the scenarios for the 2025 French budget adoption and the wider political consequences of this institutional deadlock here: bit.ly/49mpUWY
December 5, 2024 at 11:47 AM
It's been a week since Portland published its newest report, Reputation & Accountability – Class Actions, ESG and Values-Driven Litigation – offering fresh insights into public attitudes toward various forms of ‘values-driven’ litigation.

Download the full report here: bit.ly/3VbyDFs
Reputation & Accountability - Class Actions, ESG and Values-Driven Litigation
The Litigation and Disputes team’s 2024 Report, ‘Reputation and Accountability: Class Actions, ESG and Values Driven Litigation’, offers new insights and tracks trends in how the UK perceives and enga...
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December 4, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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December 4, 2024 at 3:39 PM