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Fleishman-Hillard appoints Brian West to regional and global roles

By David Blecken, 3 days ago

SINGAPORE – Fleishman-Hillard has appointed Brian West to the newly created role of managing director and partner of reputation management for Asia-Pacific, based in ...

Mango wins Qantas PR in New Zealand

By Staff Reporters, 5 days ago

AUCKLAND - Mango Communications has been appointed as New Zealand PR representative for Qantas.

Petrie PR takes on pan-Asia role for Alila Hotels and Resorts

By Matthew Miller, Jan 20, 2012

ASIA-PACIFIC - Hong Kong PR firm Petrie PR has been chosen by Singapore-based Alila Hotels and Resorts to build the brand’s profile in its priority markets of China, Hong ...

Parent company reputation drives consumer product decisions: global study

By Matthew Miller, Jan 19, 2012

GLOBAL - An online study commissioned by Weber Shandwick finds not only that consumers are aware of the parent companies behind product brands, but also that 70 per cent avoid ...

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Text 100 Asia-Pacific wins PR and digital pitch for Rakuten

By Benjamin Li, Jan 17, 2012

ASIA-PACIFIC - Online retailer Rakuten has chosen Text 100 Asia-Pacific as its PR and digital communications consultancy for this region.

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Ian Messer to lead communication training for Edelman Japan

By Matthew Miller, Jan 13, 2012

TOKYO - Edelman Japan has hired Ian Messer, a two-decade Japan resident with experience as a journalist and in PR, to lead its communications training team.

Iris launches regional PR arm in Asia

By Staff Reporters, Jan 12, 2012

ASIA-PACIFIC - Creative agency Iris has launched a regional PR arm, headed by newly appointed social strategist Allanjit Singh, who joins from Ogilvy Singapore.

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Euro RSCG Worldwide PR North America appoints CMO from Asia-Pacific

By Staff Reporters, Jan 6, 2012

NEW YORK - Euro RSCG Worldwide (ERWW) PR, North America has appointed Dalton Dorné as chief marketing officer. Dorné was regional marketing director of Euro RSCG ...

Council of PR Firms of Hong Kong launches second contest for young professionals and students

By Staff Reporters, Dec 21, 2011

HONG KONG – The Council of Public Relations Firms of Hong Kong (CPRFHK) is now accepting entries to the 2012 CPRFHK Young Professionals Competition, which is sponsored by ...

Kensington appoints Weber Shandwick for Australia PR duties

By Staff Reporters, Dec 19, 2011

SYDNEY – Kensington, a technology accessory supplier, has appointed Weber Shandwick for PR duties in Australia following a pitch.

Digital

IDC appoints Rice Communications as PR agency for Asia-Pacific

By Staff Reporters, Dec 15, 2011

ASIA-PACIFIC - The International Data Corporation (IDC) has named Singapore-based Rice Communications as its PR partner for the 12 months, which started in December, to manage ...