Agency continues expansion with latest hire

Public relations and communications specialist Nielsen McAllister is continuing its expansion plans after announcing its latest hire.

Rhiannon Hopper, 21, has joined the Derby-based firm as an account executive after recently graduating from Warwick University, where she studied English Literature with Film.

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At Nielsen McAllister, she will provide support for the team across the agency’s client base, working on existing media relations and social media programmes and assisting in the development of new client proposals.

She said: “I am thrilled to become part of the team at Nielsen McAllister.

“To join such a respected and well-established agency at the start of my PR career journey is a hugely exciting opportunity.

“I am very much looking forward to developing my industry knowledge and utilising my creative and literary skills to build positive publicity for our clients.”

Managing director Bob Bushby said: “Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, we are seeing increased demand for our PR and communications services.

“Rhiannon’s skills, enthusiasm and drive for learning are already clear to see and we have no doubt that she will be a real asset to the agency.”