From intern to one of FleishmanHillard Korea’s youngest senior VPs, Sam Kim has built her career on the conviction that empathetic communications can move people, business and society.
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FleishmanHillard's Ryo Kanayama on why traditional PR models are no longer relevant
A year into his role as group president of FleishmanHillard Japan, Kanayama reflects on the shifting needs of Japanese corporations, and why communications is no longer just a support function—but a strategic imperative.
FleishmanHillard hires Ketchum’s Jim Joseph as global head of brand impact
Joseph previously held roles at Ketchum such as US CEO and global CMO.
JJ Carter to succeed John Saunders as FleishmanHillard CEO
Saunders will become the firm’s chairman in October and plans to move back to his native Ireland.
FleishmanHillard’s head of influence fuels outrage at PR firms’ ties with energy companies
TikTok creator Rob Mayhew posted a sketch on LinkedIn yesterday calling out the hypocrisy of agencies working with fossil fuel clients, which now has over 100,000 views.
FleishmanHillard names its first global manager of consumer culture
EMEA head of brand and lifestyle, Lauren Winter, has been appointed to the new role of global managing director of consumer culture.
What happens when a major media empire shuts overnight?
In the middle of a pandemic, Philippines’ major broadcast network ABS-CBN was ordered to stop free-to-air operations, leaving thousands of staff in limbo.
FleishmanHillard makes senior appointments
The PR firm hires a series of industry heavyweights across its Asia offices.
FleishmanHillard mourns death of Cosette Romero in Manila
Senior vice president, partner and GM passed away on 25 January.
FleishmanHillard appoints Michel Mommejat to lead digital engagement in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG - FleishmanHillard has announced the hiring of Michel Mommejat as regional managing director of digital engagement initiatives for Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Mommejat reports to Lynne Anne Davis, Asia Pacific president.
Colourful campaign aims to make splash for fabric coating
HONG KONG - Omnicom agencies Doremus and FleishmanHillard move away from category conventions for the global launch of Insqin, a new polyurethene coating technology from Bayer MaterialScience.
FleishmanHillard promotes Jerry Zou to general manager of Beijing office
BEIJING - FleishmanHillard announced today the appointment of Jerry Zou to head its Beijing office as general manager.
FleishmanHillard launches in Thailand
BANGKOK - Global communications firm FleishmanHillard has launched in Thailand to further strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, appointing Sophis Kasemsahasin to lead the new office.
PR agencies adjust identities for digital times
ASIA PACIFIC - As brands increasingly seek integrated approaches to campaigns and marketing strategies, PR agencies have been revamping their organisations in order to meet clients’ changing needs, as well as attract more varied talent.
FleishmanHillard extends global crisis practice with focus on social-media speed
ASIA-PACIFIC - FleishmanHillard has expanded its global crisis practice with agency-certified global experts who will apply a new, proprietary methodology to crises driven "at the speed of social media".
FleishmanHillard appoints Beth Boswell as Southeast Asia MD
SINGAPORE - FleishmanHillard has promoted agency veteran Beth Boswell (pictured) to MD for Southeast Asia, while Cosette Romero and Louisa Tuhatu, SVP and general manager of the Manila and Jakarta offices respectively, have been promoted to partner.
FleishmanHillard names Geoff Bilbrough new deputy general manager in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – FleishmanHillard announced today the appointment of Geoff Bilbrough as deputy general manager and senior vice president of its Hong Kong office.
FleishmanHillard promotes Yusuf Hatia to MD for India
MUMBAI - FleishmanHillard (FH) has promoted Yusuf Hatia to the position of managing director for India.
FleishmanHillard Wins The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong Account
FleishmanHillard has been chosen to provide strategic communications and media relations advisory support in Hong Kong for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a US charitable environmental organization that works to preserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
FleishmanHillard lands ISTA China account
FleishmanHillard has been chosen to provide strategic communications and media relations in China for ista, a global leader in the consumption-dependent billing of energy, water and ancillary costs.
FleishmanHillard unveils newly refreshed brand
GLOBAL - FleishmanHillard today unveiled a newly refreshed corporate brand and associated digital media property.
Digital happenings this week from Toyota, L’Oreal, iPhone 5, Samsung and more
A roundup of the latest digital people moves, account wins, pitches and developments across the Asia-Pacific region.