LONDON: Hollinger International has hired Bell Pottinger Communications, a London-based crisis and public affairs firm, in an attempt to calm fevered media speculation over the future of London's Telegraph Group.
Hollinger, which is being advised by investment bank Lazard on the possible breakup of its operations, brought in Bell Pottinger founders Lord Bell and Piers Pottinger as the need for UK PR advice became apparent, according to sources.
Meanwhile, New York-based crisis firm Kekst & Co. has been handling PR for Hollinger ...