31st October 2025
Conference season, we made it through! I have gathered quite the post-mortem of this year’s shifts and sentiments through catch-ups with clients and candidates. Let’s break it down.
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30th September 2025
Corporate affairs agencies are under pressure. UK corporates are taking longer than ever to sign off comms/public affairs budgets and approve campaigns. What once moved in weeks now drags for months, leaving agencies squeezed: revenue lags, pitches stall, and teams sit in limbo. Delay isn’t just frustrating, it’s commercially damaging.
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21st August 2025
In our line of work, the first question on the phone is always, “How are you?” For me, the honest answer for most of this year has been, “OK, but dealing with grief.” That’s not an opening someone would expect on a professional call.
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17th July 2025
The European Commission’s proposed €2 trillion multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–34 has landed with a political *thud*. Alongside significant spending for climate, defence, digital, and enlargement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for five new EU-level revenue streams, including a meaty corporate levy on companies with turnover exceeding €100 million.
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1st July 2025
Halfway through 2025 and we’re sharing a market review of how the corporate affairs landscape has evolved this year. Cautious and considered investment defines the tone of the market, impacting new business, hiring plans and broader industry sentiment for 2025.
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30th May 2025
In the communications industry, there's no shortage of myths and misconceptions when it comes to working agency-side versus going in-house. Recently, we have spoken to candidates who have moved in-house, only to consider a return to agency life, and vice versa. The grass isn’t always greener, and so let’s look at some of the assumptions, stereotypes, and genuine differences, and discuss what candidates should really consider when thinking about making the move.
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30th April 2025
As the year has progressed, it has become increasingly apparent that artificial intelligence stands ready to redefine the landscape of the comms industry. With agencies increasingly embedding their AI offerings, teams must discern where real value lies and where human intelligence remains indispensable.
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26th February 2025
If you've never worked with a headhunter before, the process may seem a bit daunting. Our role is to position you for success - presenting you to hiring managers, guiding you through interviews, and ultimately negotiating offers on your behalf. Building a strong relationship with the consultant who represents you can make all the difference. Here’s how to work effectively with us at MadlinHanna to ensure an enjoyable process, and maximise your chances of securing the right role.
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