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Ketchum appoints Conor Nash as global CFO and COO

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Nash was most recently Ogilvy’s North America COO.

Ketchum names Jim Joseph as global chief marketing, integration officer

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The industry veteran is returning to a PR firm from IPG Health.

Ketchum sheds owned operations in Russia

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The Omnicom Group agency’s Moscow office will no longer be part of the Ketchum-owned network.

PR firm leaders react to Washington unrest

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Here’s what agency heads from Hill+Knowlton, Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, Brunswick, Steinreich Communications and Seven Letter are doing.

TBWA HK offers service pack to help brands through "financial winter"

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The agency says its 'Brave Bear Pack' can help brands find growth in an uncertain market.

Ketchum Greater China strengthens consumer brand practice with senior appointment

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HONG KONG - Leading global communications firm Ketchum today announced a senior appointment for the Greater China region.

Ketchum Greater China announces strategic hires

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HONG KONG - Leading global communications firm Ketchum has made two strategic appointments to support the development of its expanding business in the Greater China region.

Ketchum merges with South Korea-based firm InComm Brodeur

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HONG KONG - Ketchum, one of the world’s leading communications firms, today announced that InComm Brodeur, one of the first indigenous agencies in the South Korean market, will join the Ketchum network.

Ketchum Creates Executive Board in Greater China

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With urbanization fueling China’s economic development, the country’s growth continues to outpace that of all other regions in the world. This enormous opportunity has led Ketchum, one of the world’s leading communications firms, to appoint a Greater China Executive Board to better respond to its clients’ growing demands in this pivotal market and to sharpen its focus on client service and business development.

Edelman hosts east-meets-west party to debut renovated HK offices

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Edelman hosted a lively party on 15 April to debut its newly renovated digs in Hong Kong's Central Plaza (which is, oddly, located in Wan Chai). In attendance were Asia-Pacific president and chief executive David Brain, as well as a number of global leaders. The opening was marked in traditional Hong Kong style with a whole roast pig.

Poor company leadership prompts 60 per cent to stop buying: Ketchum

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GLOBAL – In the past year, 60 per cent of people around the world have opted to stop buying, or started buying less, from a company due to poor perceptions of the behaviour of the brand’s leaders, according to a recent study by public relations firm Ketchum.

Ketchum elects nine new partners to management team

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HONG KONG - Leading public relations agency Ketchum today announced the election of nine new partners.

7-Eleven launches Rilakkuma campaign to celebrate Japanese character's 10th birthday

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HONG KONG - To mark the 10th anniversary of the popular Japanese children's figure Rilakkuma, 7-Eleven has launched a themed marketing campaign to drive visits and sales among fans and collectors.

Ketchum changes leadership team

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HONG KONG – Ketchum has realigned its leadership team, appointing CEO Ray Kotcher as chairman and president Rob Flaherty as CEO.

Edelman and Ketchum import western PR veterans for China and HK

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HONG KONG & China - Thomas G. Mattia, former global head of communications for Coca-Cola, has been named new chair of Edelman China. Meanwhile Ketchum has announced the appointment of Jane Morgan as vice-president, brand practice at Ketchum Hong Kong.

Joshua Campbell appointed as director of Ketchum University Greater China

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HONG KONG - Public relations consultancy Ketchum has announced the appointment of Joshua Campbell as director of its internal talent development institute, Ketchum University China.

Red Bridge wins Chery Quantum, The Carat Club in Shanghai

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SHANGHAI - Independent boutique PR agency Red Bridge Communications has partnered with Chery Quantum Automotive Company (CQAC) and diamond retailer The Carat Club.

Cautious optimism for 2011 : CPRFHK

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HONG KONG - The Council of Public Relations Firms of Hong Kong (CPRFHK) has announced the results of its latest benchmark study, which show a recovery in professional fees from the pre-recession 2008 survey level, with the median fee level rising by about one-third.

Golin Harris adds New Balance to its portfolio in China

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SHANGHAI - New Balance China has chosen Golin Harris as its PR retainer agency following a four-way pitch in December.