Does Bell Pottinger Still Exist?

On 12 September 2017 it went into administration (bankruptcy) as a consequence of a scandal caused by its activities in South Africa. Bell Pottinger offered services such as lobbying, speech writing, reputation management, and search engine optimisation to clients including companies, governments and rich individuals.

Why was Bell Pottinger expelled from PRCA?

Bell Pottinger, one of the City's leading public relations agencies, has been expelled from the industry's trade association after an investigation found its secret campaign to stir up racial tensions in South Africa to be the worst breach of ethics in its history.

Which code of ethics did Bell Pottinger violate?

JOHANNESBURG - According to reports, Bell Pottinger was found to have breached the code of conduct of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) with its work for the Guptas in South Africa.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.