Public relations spend on Low Emissions Zones: FOI release

Information requested

The amount of money spent on external public relations firms (eg. the Big Partnership) relating to Low Emissions Zones in Scotland in 2022/23 and 2023 to date (4 August 2023). Including name of external company, sum in question, date and general nature of work carried out.

Response

Big Partnership – Creative, design, website, social media, comms support, campaign coordination and media buying (radio, digital audio, TV, out of home media). Total spend for 2022/23 to date (04/08/23) - £589,268*

Republic of Media – Media buying (radio, digital audio, TV, out of home media). Total spend for 2022/23 to date (04/08/23) - £194,101*

Progressive – Campaign evaluation. Total spend for 2022/23 to date (04/08/23) - £10,224*

*All totals exclude VAT

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