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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.

Ketchum takes majority stake in Greater China operations

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HONG KONG – In a bid to further build its client service footprint in Asia, Ketchum, which entered Greater China in 1988, has increased its investment to a majority position in its operations in the country.

NSEC, OpenRice.com celebrate arrival of 10 millionth Norwegian Salmon in China

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The Norwegian Seafood Export Council (NSEC) is celebrating the anticipated arrival of the 10 millionth Norwegian Salmon in China in an online partnership with Hong Kong food and restaurant review website OpenRice.com.

Ketchum puts Mark Bainbridge in charge as GM in Shanghai

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HONG KONG - Mark Bainbridge (pictured) is joining Ketchum Shanghai as general manager, bringing 16 years of communications experience to his new role at the public relations agency.

VIDEO: Dr Simeon Mellalieu on the challenges and opportunities for PR in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG - Like most sectors in the marketing industry, talent shortage is one of the principal challenges PR companies face in Hong Kong, said Dr Simeon Mellalieu, the newly elected chairman of the Council of Public Relations Firms of Hong Kong (CPRFHK).

Ketchum appoints Sonny Yang as VP China, strategy and development

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BEIJING - Ketchum has appointed Sonny Yang as vice-president for China, strategy and development, he will based in Beijing in working closely with Ketchum Beijing general manager Nick Wheeler.

VIDEO: Ketchum's Jonathan Kopp warns against limiting social media to consumers, kids

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HONG KONG - Following Ketchum Greater China's 30th anniversary, digital strategist Cynthia Chan and Ketchum Digital partner and global director Jonathan Kopp warns the industry against limiting social media to consumers or children.

CASE STUDY: McDonald’s celebrates 20 years in China on Douban.com

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In celebration of its 20th anniversary in China, McDonald’s has partnered with Chinese entertainment portal Douban for a social media campaign.

Golin Harris charges Darby Doll to lead China; bids Warren Wang farewell

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BEIJING - Golin Harris has announced the appointment of Darby Doll as managing director for China. Meanwhile, Warren Wang, VP and GM of its Beijing office, is leaving the company at the end of August.

Ketchum forms strategic partnership with Prain in South Korea

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SEOUL - Ketchum and Prain, South Korea's largest integrated public relations firm, have announced an exclusive affiliate agreement.

McDonald's reshuffles agency roster in China

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SHANGHAI - McDonald's has reorganised its list of roster agencies in China for 2010, hiring Weber Shandwick to handle its consumer communications account for the year and bolstering TBWA's role to lead its large-scale rebranding campaign 'Make room for happiness'.

Ketchum promotes Doll as Shanghai GM

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SHANGHAI - Omnicom Group's public relations agency Ketchum has promoted Darby C Doll (pictured) as general manager of its Shanghai office.

Ketchum wins Asian Games brief

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HONG KONG - Ketchum Greater China has been appointed as the public relations agency for the Guangzhou Asian Games 2010 after an open tender pitch.

Ketchum strengthens Greater China management

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HONG KONG - Ketchum has bolstered its line-up of executives in Greater China.

Ketchum wins sustainable business

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HONG KONG - Ketchum has scooped two new business wins, expanding its footprint in the 'green' sector.

Ketchum China names Lau senior VP digital

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BEIJING - Ketchum Greater China has named Clement Lau (pictured) as its new senior vice-president of digital communications, a newly created position.

Hakuhodo and Ketchum align to broaden client offering

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TOKYO - Hakuhodo and Ketchum have entered into a strategic partnership to offer respective clients access to a broader range of public relations services in the Japanese market and internationally.

Ketchum appoints Fong and Zhang-Bruce

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SHANGHAI - Ketchum Greater China has made two appointments - Michael Fong (pictured) as vice-president of its brand marketing practice and Jenny Zhang-Bruce as accounts director for its corporate practice.

Ketchum names Shanghai GM

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SHANGHAI - Ketchum Greater China has named Ross Hughes (pictured) as GM of its Shanghai operation, succeeding Penny Burgess, who will continue in a freelance capacity.

Ketchum expands regional footprint through Icon partnership

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SINGAPORE - Omnicom PR network Ketchum has formed a strategic alliance with the independent PR firm Icon in Australia and Singapore.