PA Media Group last week announced the appointment of former 72Point Managing Director Chris Pharo to lead its growing PR & Marketing Services division.
The appointment marks a significant step forward in the development of PA’s communications arm, says PA Media Group, which brings together a complementary set of services, including video and photography assignments, the news monitoring platform PA Mediapoint and the social agency Hydrogen.
Chris’s career spans more than three decades in media including senior editorial positions at The Sun, where he served as head of news and subsequently associate editor. More recently, Chris spent over a decade at 72Point where he played a role in establishing the agency in earned media and creative content, joining as managing director and later becoming CEO.
Ranj Begley, chief revenue officer & managing director, PA Media Group says: "Chris brings a combination of editorial authority and commercial experience that is well suited to leading the division. This blend of skills will strengthen our ability to deliver more integrated, high-impact communications for our customers.
“His experience will support us to better connect editorial expertise with creative and commercial opportunities for our clients. I’m excited to see what we can deliver under his leadership."
Chris Pharo, managing director, PR & Marketing Services, PA Media Group says: "I’ve worked with PA throughout my career, both as a journalist and a competitor in the PR market and have always had huge respect for the talent, values and qualities that it possesses.
“PA Media has built something unique: a trusted name with real reach, strong client relationships and a suite of services with serious potential. Bringing the wider PR elements of the business together to create a proposition that the market needs is a truly exciting opportunity and I'm honoured to help build something special.”
Chris Pharo joins PA Media Group on 18 May 2026.
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