ICON #1 Lynne Franks <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lynne Franks is often referred to as \u2018the one who Ab Fab was written about\u2019, but this does not do justice to the woman, her work and her influence. Franks made fashion PR, and in fact, had a crucial role in making London Fashion Week what it is. She is a consummate networker, an opportunity spotter, a collaborator, a visionary and a maker-of-big-things. In fact, she arguably made PR itself famous. I spent much of my early career thinking \u2018I want to be like Lynne Franks\u2019 and now, in my slightly older years, I find myself looking at her continued making-of-things and creating of communities, and I still think \u2018I want to be like Lynne Franks\u2019! A true PR icon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n ICON #2 Katharine Hamnett <\/p>\n\n\n\n Curiously, Lynne Franks once worked as a PR assistant for Katharine, and it was Katharine that encouraged Lynne to set up her own firm. But it was one specific incident that puts Katharine Hamnett in this list, and it was THIS moment in the \u201880s. In one photo, she showed how to influence through the power of fashion. I was a tiny wee nipper this happened, and my young brain thought \u2018well that\u2019s clever isn\u2019t it\u2019. Clever indeed\u2026. Katharine Hamnett \u2013 thank you for showing tiny me that you can make a difference in your own way, and you can step into the corridors of power as an individual and make your voice heard. Thank you for your lifelong passion and commitment to a cause. And thank you \u2013 THANK YOU \u2013 for creating the iconic slogan t-shirt style that I (for one!) still relish today! I salute you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FROM VICTORIA O\u2019BRIEN, HEAD OF MARKETING <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n ICON #3 Ruth Yearley <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ruth Yearley is my dear friend and the woman who first taught me the difference between objective, strategy, and tactics \u2013 a lesson that’s guided me throughout my career. An insanely astute mind who can spot the ‘big idea’ in minutes and cut straight to the heart of any campaign, I continue to admire her clarity, creativity, and unwavering generosity in helping others see what really matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FROM DANIELLE BAIRD, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n ICON #4 Jennie Stoddart-Scott <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with Jennie at two different agencies in my career and have always been in awe of how she operates. One lasting impact she left on me was the importance of transparency with clients. She taught me that if something goes wrong or doesn\u2019t meet expectations, its crucial to own it. By doing so you not only demonstrate integrity but also build trust and respect with your clients in the long run. Jennie has always made time for me and championed my growth and I have huge respect for her dedication and integrity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This international Women\u2019s Day, we want to tip our caps to the women \u2013 no, the icons! \u2013 who have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":96517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[267],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-72point-news"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.72point.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpeg\")
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