Summary
Freshfield, a Preston and Manchester-based strategic communications consultancy, has expanded its team with the appointment of George Hodgson as PR and media relations manager. Hodgson joins from Reach plc's LancsLive and Iconic Media Group's Lancashire Post, where he worked for more than six years in regional journalism.
Hodgson will support Freshfield's clients across communications strategy, media relations and reputation management, working with organisations in property and regeneration, professional services and social housing. Chief executive Simon Turner said the appointment adds journalistic expertise that helps clients secure media coverage and strengthen visibility with AI-powered search engines increasingly using trusted media sources.
The hire follows the recent appointment of Megan Leeming as senior PR and communications manager, who previously worked for government relations and PR firm GRC Partners + Porter Novelli in New Zealand. Freshfield has been shortlisted for industry awards over the past 12 months, including recognition for campaigns supporting affordable housing and energy transition sectors.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- North West communications consultancy Freshfield has hired George Hodgson, a journalist with six years' experience at LancsLive and Lancashire Post, as PR and media relations manager. The Manchester-based firm also recently appointed Megan Leeming as senior PR manager.
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- This article was published on 5 August 2026.
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