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Online data privacy – is the genie already out of the bottle?Rachel Catanach examines whether the recent controversy surrounding Octopus Holdings in Hong Kong threatens a new wave of action against those who breach data protection legislation in the region August 23, 2010
The Gold Standard mark of distinctionCraig Hoy offers a preview of the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as PublicAffairsAsia launches the programme's new website July 06, 2010
Scoring goals in a fast moving yearAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published Craig Hoy charts the opportunities and challenges presented by 2010 thus far June 23, 2010
Preparing the ground nowResponding to the 2010 State of the Industry report, Emma Dale says consultancy CEOs should use its findings to develop coherent and localised recruitment strategies which build capacity for future growth June 07, 2010
Challening complex conversationsAlan VanderMolen says the PublicAffairsAsia State of the Industry report underlines the need for corporations to be engaged at all levels of the increasingly complex stakeholder debate in Asia June 07, 2010
It's the putting right that countsIn the wake of the Toyota recall Rachel Catanach suggests that transparency and a commitment to tackling the underlying problem are crucial crisis response techniques March 18, 2010
The PR perspective
From his Shanghai vantage point, Weber Shandwick’s Darren Burns offers a PR insider’s account of the strategic comms opportunities at the upcoming Shanghai Expo 2010 March 11, 2010
10 steps to IPO successAs China goes global, good investor relations are becoming an increasingly important issue for Chinese companies seeking to list on foreign markets, says Rachel Catanach October 30, 2009
The multicultural keystoneThe Corporate Diplomat must ensure that they localise their processes, plans and people to achieve public affairs successes, says UPS public affairs vice president Steve Okun October 09, 2009
The era of interconnectivityAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published, Craig Hoy says that government affairs, corporate communications and public policy are becoming increasingly interconnected in Asia June 24, 2009
An institutional makeoverAs the European Union prepares to elect a new parliament in Brussels. Waggener Edstrom's Herman Schepers examines the institutional challenges which lie ahead June 01, 2009
Reporting the Obama factorAs Barack Obama passes his 100th day in office, Media Monitors' John Croll charts how the Asian media is responding to his leadership May 02, 2009
A new era of creative engagementFollowing a recent trip to Washington DC John Holden says business should prepare for an enhanced relationship between the US and China April 24, 2009
Doing more with lessAs marketing falls victim to the global slowdown Terence Lyons examines how PR and PA professionals can step up to the challenge of protecting corporate reputation April 16, 2009
The role of PA in times of crisisMonday sees the publication of the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine and the PA Industry in 2009 Report. Craig Hoy offers an insight into the comment and content contained in the latest publications March 06, 2009
The message not the mediumTrue corporate thought leaders should develop a considered and compelling viewpoint before they consider how to communicate their message, suggests Paul Mottram January 09, 2009
Emerging from the shadowsAs the first edition of PublicAffairsAsia is published, Craig Hoy explains how the practice of public affairs and government relations is becoming more transparent in Asia November 28, 2008
Too early to tell?PublicAffairsAsia examines industry sentiment amid global turbulence and market turmoil October 10, 2008
The challenge of transparencyThe changes seen in China over the last decade have resulted in a more transparent yet more complex public affairs process, says Yuan Haiying September 01, 2008
The ASEAN opportunityAs he takes the helm at APCO in Singapore, Garry Walsh tells Craig Hoy that he will be looking to put strategic development at the heart of APCO's South East Asia strategy June 23, 2010
The rapid rise of Asia's PA industryIrwin Hankins says the 2010 State of the Industry Report highlights the development of the PA industry in Asia - and a marked increase in the significance of Asian corporations, SOEs and governments June 07, 2010
The new frontiersThe fundamentals of the corporate rulebook have been altered by the global financial crisis, APCO's chief executive officer Margery Kraus tells PublicAffairsAsia's Craig Hoy January 04, 2010
Changing course with ChinaTom Grimmer tells Craig Hoy that an infectious enthusiam for China, investment banking and the corporate public relations world are the driving forces in the next stage of his professional journey August 07, 2009
Why it's time to prove your worthWith every element of corporate expenditure under review, Mark O'Brien says evaluation and measurement will become critical tools to defend communications and public affairs budgets April 10, 2009
Industry survey: The Growth CurveAs "The PA Industry in 2009" report is published, Mark O'Brien looks at some of its key findings for the consultancy sector March 09, 2009
10 Top Tips on influencing outcomesInfluencing outcomes in Asia can be complex and fraught with unexpected twists and turns. PublicAffairsAsia's latest edition offers 10 top tips for public affairs professionals March 06, 2009
Pragmatism and not protectionismAs its Asian Trust Barometer is published Craig Hoy asks Edelman's president Alan VanderMolen how faith in corporations - and in government - can be restored in the wake of corporate wrongdoing and the resulting 'perfect storm' around the globe February 12, 2009
Why China mattersWeber Shandwick global chairman Jack Leslie tells Craig Hoy that China is set to become a bigger player in global markets, world politics and the public affairs industry November 21, 2008
Why 'good' business = good businessSocial engagement and meaningful government relations and CSR is the price business must pay to access and develop China's lucrative markets, Text 100's Sarah Howe tells PublicAffairAsia November 14, 2008
Vietnam: Learning China lessonsFelicia Pullam and Claas Schaberg explore the similarities between corporate responsibility in the increasingly interlinked countries of China and Vietnam October 23, 2008
Profile: Anthony GoodThe PublicAffairsAsia network catches up with Anthony Good, the 40 year industry veteran now building the Good Relations brand in India September 28, 2008
Changing tiger, gliding dragonFollowing a month-long tour of China, leading British academic Simon Goldsworthy reports on the paradoxes of the country's burgeoning public relations and communications industry September 25, 2008
The wary optimistDavid Croasdale, the chairman of the Hong Kong Council of Public Relations Firms, tells PublicAffairsAsia that the industry may finally have reached the point where it is insulated from turmoil in the West September 12, 2008
Profile: Zaman TambuPublicAffairsAsia talks government relations, media and the service sector with Zaman Tambu, the larger than life managing director of Malaysia's Alpha Platform consultancy September 02, 2008
The master story tellerIndustry leader Al Golin tells Craig Hoy that the West has much to learn from Asia about the practices of effective corporate communications and reputation management August 25, 2008
Profile: Hua FoleyUpstream Asia's managing director in Beijing, Hua Foley, tells PublicAffairsAsia that government relations in China is a complex matrix involving people, process, protocol and policy August 25, 2008
IPG appoints new marketing VPAdrienne Bateup-Carlson has been appointed to a new position of executive vice president of integrated marketing in China for Interpublic’s Constituency Management Group (CMG). September 09, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia and Prospect to honour senior industry figurePublicAffairsAsia and the Hong Kong based talent resource consultancy Prospect are set to recognise the work of one senior public affairs and corporate communications industry figure in a new category added to The 2010 Gold Standard Awards programme. September 06, 2010
First Gulf Bank appoints corporate affairs headFirst Gulf Bank (FGB) has appointed Abdulwahed Juma as head of corporate affairs. September 06, 2010
Gilbert to head Weber Shandwick healthcare practice in JapanFormer World Bank policy expert and senior pharma industry figure Jeffrey Gilbert is to join Weber Shandwick in Japan where he will head its healthcare practice in Tokyo. September 06, 2010
Nominations open for 2010 Gold Standard AwardsNominations have opened for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards with a series of new categories and an expanded sponsors programme unveiled. September 03, 2010
H&K appoints new Brussel's MDHill & Knowlton has announced that Thomas Tindemans is taking up the role of managing director of EU public affairs. September 02, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins new China contractArvinMeritor, Inc., a global supplier to commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, has chosen Weber Shandwick to launch a brand campaign in China following a competitive pitch. August 30, 2010
VanderMolen to depart Asia for global Edelman roleEdelman's Asia president Alan VanderMolen is to leave Asia to take on the the newly-created role of president and CEO, Global Practices and Diversified Insights Businesses. August 28, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia and News Corporation to honour diplomatic achievementPublicAffairsAsia, in association with News Corporation, is set to honour the work done by Diplomatic Missions in the commercial and public affairs arena with a new Gold Standard Award. August 26, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather appoints new research leadOgilvy & Mather China has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Griffiths as director of ethnography. August 16, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather appoints new Hong Kong CEOOgilvy & Mather has announced the promotion of Adam O'Conor to the newly created role of chief executive officer of the Ogilvy Group in Hong Kong. August 16, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new marketing headFleishman-Hillard International Communications has appointed Kitty Lee as regional marketing manager. August 13, 2010
BM appoints Indonesian MDBurson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Daisy Primayanti as managing director and market leader for Indonesia. August 13, 2010
Fox International appoints Text 100Text 100 Malaysia has been appointed to handle strategic communications for FOX International Channels (FIC), a News Corporation international multi-media business. August 12, 2010
2010 Gold Standard Awards formally launchedPublicAffairsAsia has formally launched the 2010 Gold Standard Awards - the only programme recognising global excellence in the field of Asia Pacific-related public affairs, corporate affairs and governmental communications. August 02, 2010
Waggener Edstrom appoints digital advocacy VPWaggener Edstrom Worldwide has appointed Suzanne Zurn as vice president for digital advocacy based in Washington, D.C. July 30, 2010
Seoul Summit chief promises more inclusionThe chief organiser of the Group of 20 Seoul Summit has promised increased efforts to interact more actively with non-member states to ensure the meeting of leading economies represents the interests of a greater majority of the world. July 21, 2010
Burson-Marsteller appoints new US directorBurson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Pete Havel as a director in the U.S. Public Affairs Practice. July 20, 2010
Indian drinks sector creates new lobbying bodyLeading beverages companies in India have come together to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA) to address common concerns faced by the sector. July 19, 2010
Waggener Edstrom appoints new senior VPWaggener Edstrom Worldwide has hired Hannah Coan as a senior vice president. July 15, 2010
Former EU commissioner joins Fleishman-Hillard advisory boardFleishman-Hillard today announced that Guenter Verheugen has joined Fleishman-Hillard's International Advisory Board. July 15, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new Japan MDFleishman-Hillard International Communications has announced the appointment of Yoichi Kinoshita as managing director and partner of its Tokyo operation. July 15, 2010
Yau departs Citigate Dewe Rogerson for APCO Hong KongCitigate Dewe Rogerson's Sukyi Yau is to join APCO to lead its financial communication practice in Greater China. July 15, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia announces 2010 Gold Standard AwardsPublicAffairsAsia is this week announcing the timeline and categories for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as the programme's website goes live. July 14, 2010
Siva joins Edelman in KLRaymond Siva has joined Edelman in Kuala Lumpur as managing director to build on the public relations firm's technology, healthcare and digital work. July 14, 2010
Text 100 makes regional changesText 100 APAC has announced a widespread series of regional management changes. July 14, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard wins G20 Seoul Business SummitFleishman-Hillard has been selected as the communications partner of The Seoul G20 Business Summit scheduled for this November. July 12, 2010
APCO launches new reputation surveyAPCO Worldwide has launched the first in a series of studies using its Return on Reputation Indicator, which aims to improve and protect corporate reputation. July 10, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new Singapore VPFleishman-Hillard has announced that Mark Lee will lead the firm's Singapore operations as senior vice president and will also oversee the firm's corporate and financial communications practice across Southeast Asia. July 02, 2010
APCO launches new transport serviceAPCO Worldwide has launched a new service to assist with the smooth management of transport projects. July 02, 2010
Hanmer MS&L India makes key appointmentsHanmer MS&L India has announced the expansion of its management team in India through the addition of four key apointments. July 01, 2010
Business leadership events remain strong says new surveySenior executive participation at business leadership conferences has held steady or grown since the start of the global economic crisis, according to nearly three-quarters (73%) of external communications professionals surveyed online by global public relations firm Weber Shandwick and executive communications journal Vital Speeches of the Day. June 30, 2010
Kreab Gavin Anderson appoints Tokyo partnerKreab Gavin Anderson has announced the appointment of technology industry specialist, Joseph Schmidt, as partner in the firm’s Tokyo office. June 29, 2010
APCO apoints former senior White House aideGordon Johndroe, former spokesman for the National Security Council and former White House deputy press secretary, has joined APCO Worldwide as a vice president in the Washington, D.C., office's government relations practice. June 29, 2010
Moore joins APCO's advisory councilThe former US assistant secretary of commerce for trade development, James P Moore, has joined APCO Worldwide as a senior counselor and member of the company's International Advisory Council (IAC). June 24, 2010
Euro RSCG makes Asia Pacific changesEuro RSCG has appointed Juan Rocamora to be the new chairman of Euro RSCG Asia Pacific. June 24, 2010
Financial Dynamics announces merger amid new focus on ChinaFD Third Person, the Australian part of Financial Dynamics, is to be merged with FD Asia. June 24, 2010
New measurement rules adopted in BarcelonaThe second European Summit on Measurement has reached agreement on the principles underlying the effective measurement of communications activity. June 23, 2010
Text 100 faces management changesText 100 has undergone a series of management changes following the resignation of its European regional director Kjell Helm. June 23, 2010
Kreab Gavin Anderson hires senior fund managerKreab Gavin Anderson has announced the appointment of former fund manager Kevin Smith as a senior adviser to the firm in Asia. June 22, 2010
Bite makes Australia changeBite Communications has announced that its Australia managing director, Roger Marshall, will take on the additional role as technology lead in Asia Pacific. June 21, 2010
Edelman hires former Obama adviserMichael Slaby, former technology and new media advisor to the White House and chief technology officer for “Obama for America,” has been appointed executive vice president and global practice chair of Edelman's digital practice. June 11, 2010
Weber Shandwick appoints new EU chiefWeber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Ana Costillas to lead its European Union public affairs arm. June 11, 2010
New entry into Australian PA arenaA team of political advisers and journalists has established a new public affairs and strategic communications firm in Australia, the CBC Group. June 08, 2010
Vriens & Partners opens Vietnam operationSingapore-based PA consultancy Vriens & Partners has started operating in Vietnam offering a range of services including government relations, CSR and stakeholder communications strategies. June 07, 2010
Asia rapidly becoming strategically more important to global consultanciesBusiness generated by Asian corporations, SOEs and government bodies is rapidly becoming strategically more important to global public affairs and public relations consultancies operating in the region, the 2010 PublicAffairsAsia State of the Industry Survey reports today. June 07, 2010
Edelman appoints senior PA chiefSenior US PA operator Steve Schmidt is set to join Edelman as vice chairman of public affairs. June 03, 2010
Davies to depart GraylingChris Davies has confirmed his resignation as managing director of Grayling Asia. June 01, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia to publish State of Industry 2010 reportPublicAffairsAsia is set to publish the findings of the 2010 State of the Industry report into the consultancy GA and PA sector. June 01, 2010
Raskin appointed to Text 100Text 100 Singapore has announced the appointment of Phillip Raskin as its new managing consultant. May 26, 2010
Senior industry figures gather for Government Affairs ForumPublicAffairsAsia has hosted the first China Government Affairs Forum which saw 80 top-level practitioners gather in Beijing to debate and discuss current corporate public affairs issues. May 26, 2010
APCO appoints senior Bush aideAnita McBride, former assistant to president George W. Bush and chief of staff to Laura Bush, joins APCO Worldwide as a member of the company’s International Advisory Council (IAC) and a senior counselor with Global Political Strategies. May 20, 2010
Edelman creates new science unitEdelman has announced the creation of DJE Science, a specialty unit partnering with science-intensive businesses and organisations. May 20, 2010
BM sign up Malaysian affiliateEssence Communications, a leading Malaysian communications firm, and Burson-Marsteller have announced that they have entered into an exclusive partnership alliance agreement. May 20, 2010
Gates Foundation to award global PR contractThe Gates Foundation has shortlisted three agencies to pitch for its international public relations work. May 19, 2010
Shergill appointed new India MS&L CEOThe MS&LGroup has announced the promotion of Jaideep Shergill to chief executive officer of Hanmer MS&L India. May 17, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard signs key Australian dealFleishman-Hillard International Communications has announced a strategic alliance with Rowland,a leading corporate communications and business advisory group in Brisbane. May 12, 2010
Text 100 India appoints new MDText 100 has announced the promotion of Sunayna Malik to the role of managing director for India. May 10, 2010
Edelman adds to Asian media teamEdelman has announced the appointment of Raymond Cheng to its Asia-Pacific team, handling strategic media relations support for clients in Greater China and Asia. April 29, 2010
Weber Shandwick honoured by WWFThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) granted its Enterprises Special Contribution Award to Weber Shandwick in recognition of the agency's support and promotion of Earth Hour in China. April 29, 2010
APCO Worldwide woos Gilligan in BeijingFormer senior McDonald's executive Greg Gilligan has been appointed managing director of APCO Worldwide's Beijing office. April 28, 2010
Olive producers appoint H&K in ChinaThe International Olive Council (IOC) has announced the appointment of Hill & Knowlton as its official public relations agency in China to develop and implement communication plans in China to the end of 2011. April 26, 2010
Singapore Library Board seeks PR agencyThe National Library Board of Singapore is seeking to appoint a panel of two to three public relations agencies to develop a communications strategy for its corporate communications activities. April 25, 2010
Ruder Finn makes senior China appointmentElan Shou has re-joined Ruder Finn China as managing director of training and offerings. April 23, 2010
India's Blue Lotus expands PR teamIndia's Blue Lotus Communications has announced the appointment of Jerald David and Dhananjay Kulkarni to boost the firm's operations in the Western and Southern zones of the country. April 21, 2010
EON Bank renews Rantau PR contractThe leading Malaysian banking group, EON Bank, has extended its contract with local operator Rantau PR. April 21, 2010
CCOs given guide to first 100 days in postWeber Shandwick has published a new guide which it says will coach chief communications officers through their first 100 days in post. April 15, 2010
Ruder Finn makes top health appointmentShannon Chou has joined Ruder Finn Asia as account director in its Beijing-based health and wellness Asia team. April 13, 2010
Weber Shandwick makes key healthcare appointmentWeber Shandwick has appointed Valerie Tan as vice president of the firm's healthcare practice in Singapore. April 09, 2010
Grayling signs deal with Global AllianceThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GA) has announced a sponsorship agreement with Grayling. April 07, 2010
China Government Affairs Forum nears capacityThe May 25 China Government Affairs Forum is nearing capacity as senior corporate figures continue to examine MNCs' position in China's trading landscape. April 05, 2010
Leading Japanese agencies sign dealBurson-Marsteller is to partner with specialist agency GR Japan to offer joint strategic government relations and public relations advisory services. April 01, 2010
Grayling appoints industry leadsGrayling has announced a major management change with the the appointment of its six industry sector heads. April 01, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard opens Jakarta officeFleishman-Hillard has named Louise Tuhatu vice president and general manager to lead its new Jakarta office. March 31, 2010
Edelman appoints new digital headMatthew Gain will join Edelman in July to lead its digital capabilities in Australia and provide strategic counsel across the APAC region. March 31, 2010
BM appoints new global healthcare chiefBurson-Marsteller has appointed Helene Ellison to be global chairman of its healthcare practice. March 25, 2010
Blair accused over Korean oil adviceFormer British prime minister Tony Blair received cash from a Korean oil company run by a former bribery convict. March 23, 2010
Dentsu BlueFocus to be launchedThe Dentsu Group has announced the creation of a new public relations consultancy called Dentsu BlueFocus (Beijing) in a joint venture with Chinese public relations company BlueFocus Communications. March 18, 2010
Ruder Finn wins design contractThe Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) has chosen Ruder Finn for a six-month programme entitled "Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies - Business, Living, Creativity". March 15, 2010
Edelman announces Japan management changesEdelman Asia Pacific has announced further significant changes to its regional structure with the appointment of a new president and representative director in Japan. March 15, 2010
PAA to host key government affairs conferencePublicAffairsAsia has announced its first Government Affairs Forum conference for senior PA practitioners and corporate managers in Beijing. March 12, 2010
Bite wins Hewlett-Packard's Asia Pacific workBite Communications has extended its relationship with Hewlett-Packard from the United States into Asia Pacific, Japan, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). March 05, 2010
Edelman makes senior Australian changesEdelman has announced major changes to its senior management team in Australia. March 03, 2010
Toyota strengthens lobbying effortThe Toyota Motor Corp. is putting together a crisis team of lobbyists, lawyers and public relations specialists to handle the political and regulatory issues that have engulfed the company since its international recall over car safety. March 02, 2010
APCO woos Cargill's Coquillard in ChinaAPCO has announced that former Cargill China boss J. Norwell Coquillard has become a senior counselor and a member of its International Advisory Council. March 01, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard opens second India officeFleishman-Hillard has opened its second Indian office in New Delhi. February 22, 2010
Ogilvy appoints global strategy leadOgilvy & Mather hasannounced the new position of Worldwide Head of Strategy Integration with the appointment of Ben Richards, formerly Director of Strategic Services at Naked Communications. February 04, 2010
Edelman wins World Cities Summit contractThe Singapore Ministry of National Development has appointed Edelman as its public relations agency for the upcoming World Cities Summit (WCS). January 29, 2010
Yap appointed WS Malaysia account directorWeber Shandwick has appointed Karen Yap as its group account director in Malaysia. January 29, 2010
Fleishman Hillard expands Australian operationFleishman-Hillard has merged with independent PR firm McGregors International to boost its capabilities in Sydney and expand its presence in Australia. January 28, 2010
WCG appoints new global MDInternational communications firm WCG has announced the appointment of Gail Cohen as global managing director to oversee the company's expanding international business. January 28, 2010
OgilvyOne appoints new digital chiefOgilvyOne Asia-Pacific has announced that Barney Loehnis joins as regional head of digital, effective February 1. January 27, 2010
About Communications wins tech contractKaspersky Lab, a developer of secure content management solutions, has announced the appointment of About Communication as its public relations and marketing communication agency in Malaysia. January 26, 2010
Pickard to head BM Asia-PacificBurson-Marsteller has appointed Bob Pickard as president and chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific. January 25, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new regional tech headFleishman-Hillard has appointed Shafaat Hussain as senior vice president of its technology and telecoms group for South East Asia. January 24, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins HP contractHP has awarded Weber Shandwick its corporate communications remit for EMEA, Asia and Latin America. January 22, 2010
McKinsey study identifies need for corporate government affairsA new report has underlined the need for greater governmental engagement by multinational corporations. January 22, 2010
EON hires Lacanilao to manage PA practiceStakeholder relations firm EON has appointed former diplomat Jojo Lacanilao as director of its expanding Philippines public affairs practice. January 21, 2010
Hill & Knowlton makes senior Beijing appointmentHill & Knowlton has announced the appointment of Lisa Wilkinson, née Li Qiwei, to the post of senior vice president & marketing communications director. January 20, 2010
Liu joins CIPRA strategy bodyWeber Shandwick Managing Director for Greater China, David Liu, has recently been appointed a consultant to the China International Public Relations Association’s (CIPRA) newly formed strategic consultancy body. January 18, 2010
Text 100 makes Indian changesJoshy Matthews, previously Managing Consultant of Text 100 South India has been promoted to Vice President & Managing Consultant of Vox PR, an independent subsidiary of Text 100 India. January 18, 2010
Edelman woos Haas as China chiefEdelman has announced the appointment of former MS&L Worldwide global boss Mark Hass as president of its China operations. January 15, 2010
Veteran journalist James McGregor joins APCO in ChinaAPCO has announced the appointment of author James McGregor as a senior counselor based in Beijing. January 14, 2010
Text 100 makes ASEAN management changesText 100 has made a wide ranging series of management changes and appointments across South East Asia. January 13, 2010
Al Tamimi hires PR support for UAE officeLondon based public relations consultancy Myddleton Communications has been appointed to act for the UAE offices of Dubai based Al Tamimi and Company. January 12, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather makes global appointmentOgilvy & Mather has appointed Gustavo Martinez to the newly created post of Global New Business Director. January 12, 2010
Ogilvy makes senior Asian changesOgilvy PR has announced that Steve Dahllof is to become CEO of its Asia Pacific operation. January 05, 2010
Glodow Nead expands into AsiaUS PR operator Glodow Nead Communications has announced the appointment of Yeo Hwee Peng to the new position of director of Asian markets. January 04, 2010
Waggener Edstrom wins mobile comms contractHong Kong mobile network operator CSL Limited has appointed Waggener Edstrom Hong Kong to deal with its corporate communications, internal communications and public relations. January 04, 2010
Gold Standard reception venue announcedPublicAffairsAsia has announced that the Gold Standard Awards are to be presented in Hong Kong in February. December 18, 2009
Business 'must engage' social media in China, finds White PaperCorporations should become more sophisticated and confident in their engagement with China's rapidly growing social media if they are to influence policy, a White Paper released by Edelman and PublicAffairsAsia has concluded. December 12, 2009
Gold Standard Awards shortlist announcedThe shortlist of the inaugural PublicAffairsAsia Gold Standard Awards has been announced with leading MNCs, government agencies, NGOs and trade promotion bodies in contention to secure the overall awards. December 04, 2009
Cohn & Wolfe appoints new social media chiefCohn & Wolfe has announced the appointment of Chad Latz as president of its global digital practice. December 02, 2009
Panel expanded as PAA awards judging gets underwayJudges have begun their deliberations in the 2009 Gold Standard Awards ahead of the announcement of the shortlisted nomineees on December 4. November 25, 2009
NZTE appoints Weber Shandwick for Expo driveNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has appointed Weber Shandwick Shanghai to represent its presence at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai. November 24, 2009
Tweed becomes BBS Singapore managing directorFormer BBC journalist Patricia Tweed has joined Baldwin Boyle Shand as MD of its Singapore office. November 23, 2009
Edelman and CIPRA in social media pushEdelman has announced a partnership with the China International Public Relations Association (CIPRA) to assist with the professional development of Chinese communications and public relations professors. November 12, 2009
Gold Standard nominations process closedEntries for the 2009 Gold Standard Awards have closed with the programme having attracted significant interest among corporations, consultancies and government agencies. November 05, 2009
Sahara wins Citadel contractCitadel Capital a private equity firm in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the appointment of Sahara as its public relations consultancy. November 05, 2009
Weber Shandwick wins helicopter contractWeber Shandwick Australia has won a PR and communications contract from Bristow Helicopters. November 02, 2009
H&K wins UN climate change contractGlobal comms consultancy Hill & Knowlton has become the official media sponsor for the UN Conference on Climate Change, COP15, to be held in Copenhagen in December. October 30, 2009
Ruder Finn wins Pfizer China contractRuder Finn has won the Pfizer oncology communications project which will target doctors and patients and will conduct the first large scale research study of breast cancer in China. October 29, 2009
UK rejects new lobbying regulationsBritish lobbyists will continue to operate freely across the UK civil service after the government backed away from imposing new regulations on the industry. October 26, 2009
HSBC signs-up Weber ShandwickHSBC has signed-up Weber Shandwick to help promote its latest international campaign. October 09, 2009
B-M wins climate change contractAustralian climate change campaigner Cool NRG has appointed Burson-Marsteller to lead a PR drive into China and the US. October 09, 2009
Top US lobbying firms announce mergerWashington DC lobbying firms BKSH & Associates Worldwide and Timmons and Company have announced that they will merge to form the Prime Policy Group. October 07, 2009
Bite Communications expands Asia footprint with Upstream acquisitionPan-Asian PR, marcomms and public affairs player Upstream is set to be acquired by the European and US operator Bite Communications. October 03, 2009
Kreab Gavin Anderson appoints YeoKreab Gavin Anderson has announced the appointment of Jenny Yeo as director and head of its Asia investor relations practice. October 02, 2009
Hill & Knowlton hired by Beijing authorityThe Information Office of the Beijing Municipal People's Government has hired Hill & Knowlton to develop a communications strategy and promote the city to international media. September 30, 2009
Tourism Malaysia launch PR bidThe government of Malaysia is set to further its PR as it seeks a consultancy to promote its tourism industry. September 30, 2009
Weber Shandwick launches e-China guideA new guide to the people and processes of the Chinese government has been launched by Weber Shandwick in the country. September 30, 2009
Weber Shandwick to open Korean operationWeber Shandwick has announced that it is to establish a fully owned operation in Korea. September 24, 2009
Edelman announces Asia management switchEdelman has announced a shake-up of its management team as it seeks to boost operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and North Asia. September 23, 2009
US-ASEAN Business Council becomes Gold Standard Awards partnerThe US-ASEAN Business Council has become the latest organisation to become a partner in the 2009 Gold Standard Awards for public policy and communications. September 11, 2009
Grayling takes the lead in new global structureGlobal PR parent company Huntsworth has announced that Grayling is to become the lead international public relations and public affairs brand for the group,one of four new divisions created in a major reorganisation. August 29, 2009
Agencies called to enter PRCA AwardsThe London based Public Relations Consultants Association has called for award nominations from non-UK based consultancies. August 28, 2009
Ang takes helm at Upstream SingaporeUpstream Asia has announced the appointment of Bill Ang as managing director for Singapore and South East Asia. August 20, 2009
Liew becomes head of BM Singapore practiceBurson-Marsteller has appointed Mike Liew as managing director of its corporate/financial practice in Singapore. August 18, 2009
Danone drafts in Edelman KoreaDanone Korea has appointed Edelman to assist with communications and stakeholder engagement surrounding its entry into the Korean market. August 12, 2009
APCO secures key Malaysian contractGlobal PA operator APCO is to expand its business in Malaysia after securing a key contract from the country's government. August 11, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches networking eventsTo celebrate its first anniversary this month PublicAffairsAsia magazine and network is set to launch its first wave of panel debates and networking events across the region. August 07, 2009
Weber Shandwick boosts Indonesian teamGlobal PR operator Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Dian Noeh Abubakar as vice president of its Indonesian operations. August 04, 2009
Kreab Gavin Anderson bolsters Beijing practiceThe agency push into China has continued with the announcement that Tom Grimmer is to join global communications consultancy Kreab Gavin Anderson. July 30, 2009
Sri Lanka in Washington lobbying pushThe government of Sri Lanka is engaged in a US$400,000 a year lobbying offensive in the United States, according to reports. July 24, 2009
Ketchum appoints new Shanghai chiefPublic relations agency Ketchum has promoted Darby Doll to be the general manager of its office in Shanghai. July 22, 2009
Worldcom PR appoints new chairmanThe Worldcom Public Relations Group has announced the appointment of Diego Biasi as worldwide chairman. July 21, 2009
Text 100 appoints new India MDText 100 India has appointed Amit Chaudhery, former head of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Motorola India, as its new managing director after a six-month search. July 06, 2009
Hill & Knowlton takes stewardship of IPANHill & Knowlton has announced it has brought Indian public affairs and PR practice IPAN into its control. July 03, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches Gold Standard AwardsPublicAffairsAsia has unveiled the categories and preliminary judging panel for the inaugural Gold Standard Awards for public policy, government relations and corporate communications. June 29, 2009
Graves moves to global roleChristopher Graves, Ogilvy Public Relations' president and regional CEO for Asia-Pacific, is to take over the company's global leadership. June 11, 2009
Vriens announces link-up with Indonesia's Kiroyan PartnersSingapore-based government relations operator Vriens & Partners (V&P) has announced a partnership with Indonesian CSR and stakeholder engagement firm Kiroyan Partners. June 02, 2009
Mercator XXI appoints Wahby to lead Middle East expansionWashington PA firm Mercator XXI LLC has announced an expansion of its operations into the Middle East with the appointment of Hesham Wahby. May 31, 2009
Hart departs APCO Beijing for ChicagoGlobal PA operator APCO has continued to fuse its East and West capability with the announcement that senior China staffer Jennifer Hart is to join its Chicago office. May 27, 2009
M:Communications boosts Gulf teamM:Communications has appointed the former communications adviser to the Iraqi prime minister as managing director for the Gulf Region. May 25, 2009
Singapore Prison Service seeks agencyThe Singapore government is set to re-tender its contract to operate and promote the Yellow Ribbon project which campaigns for the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. May 15, 2009
Ruwart to pioneer Pathfinder in AsiaGlobal PA provider APCO is set to launch a new service which brings a public affairs strategy to traditional marketing by anticipating the response of stakeholders beyond the traditional customer base. May 07, 2009
New rules needed for effective communicators says Text 100Business leaders must do more to map and connect their messages to their personal style and the nature of their stakeholders as a result of greater negative pressures in the global economy, a leading PR consultancy has said. May 06, 2009
Edelman appoints Lavin as PA chairmanEdelman has announced a major boost to its government relations capability with the appointment of former US ambassador Frank Lavin as chairman of its public affairs practice. May 04, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia expands digital offeringPublicAffairsAsia is set to expand its scope and influence with the launch of a series of new digital innovations over the coming weeks. April 24, 2009
H&K appointed for World ExpoHill & Knowlton has been appointed as public relations service provider to the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. April 09, 2009
Global engineers choose new agencyThe international professional association for mechanical engineers has chosen New York-based Affect Strategies to deliver its public relations programme. April 09, 2009
Former Clinton aide joins PR firm GutenbergGutenberg Communications has announced that former White House comms chief Loretta Ucelli to be come a senior adviser to its global client base. April 07, 2009
World Vision India appoints new agencyWorld Vision India has appointed Hanmer MS&L Communications to handle its communications and PR activity. April 06, 2009
Weber Shandwick wins new pharma contractWeber Shandwick has won a new contact for its healthcare practice in China with the Belgium-based global biopharma firm UCB PHARMA. April 01, 2009
Agency reports surge in healthcare public relationsThe growth of healthcare PR and PA in Asia has been underlined by a recent flurry of new contracts in China. March 26, 2009
Edelman promotes Pereira to new India roleGlobal PR operator Edelman has announced senior changes to its India team in a move which sees Roger Pereira become global vice chairman. March 26, 2009
Weber Shandwick launches South East Asia PA practiceWeber Shandwick has announced an expansion to its growing public affairs practice with a push into South East Asia. March 23, 2009
Porter Novelli appoints global health directorPublic relations firm Porter Novelli has named Peter Pitts as its director of global healthcare provision. March 18, 2009
APCO strikes global partnership dealAPCO Worldwide has signed a partnership deal with BCM International Regulatory Analytics LLC. March 13, 2009
UAE government appoints media spokesmenThe UAE government has announced plans to create a media spokesman for each individual ministry. March 12, 2009
Exclusive survey: China to lead Asia PA growthChina is set to lead the growth in public affairs and government relations activity in Asia, according to an exclusive survey of the region’s consultancy CEOs. March 09, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia extends reach and scopeAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published, the network is set to unveil further expansion with the publication of a groundbreaking report and the launch of a pan-Asian public policy and communications awards programme. March 07, 2009
JWT launches online anxiety indicatorJWT has launched AnxietyIndex.com, an on-line version of their 2003 initiative, which could be a potentially useful tool for the public affairs and corp comms professional. March 06, 2009
GolinHarris appoints public affairs vice presidentGolinHarris Public Affairs has announced the appointment of global energy expert, Mike Schmidt as vice president. March 02, 2009
Newell PR win cleantech contractHong Kong based Newell Public Relations along with Sterling Communications in the US, Johnson King in Europe and Pressman in India, have secured the global contract for The Cleantech Group, a company specialising in clean technologies. February 27, 2009
Lyons leads Augure’s expansion in AsiaAugure, the reputation management company, has announced that its international vice president Terence Lyons is to head up the firm’s Asia regional business. February 20, 2009
Ogilvyhealth appoints new Asian directorOgilvyHealth has announced the appointment of Stephanie Stamatakou as its new regional director. February 20, 2009
Kreab and Gavin Anderson announce mergerKreab and Gavin Anderson & Company have announced a merger which combines the two firms into a major global force in strategic communications consultancy. February 16, 2009
New Zealand lobby firm hires consultantAuckland-based corporate and public affairs consultancy Exceltium has announced the appointment of Sarah Phillips as a senior consultant. February 13, 2009
Edelman: Asia business faces slump in trustTrust in business in Asia and around the world has fallen significantly in the wake of corporate misconduct, food safety scandals and the global economic meltdown, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer. February 12, 2009
Weber Shandwick China MD wins awardWeber Shandwick China managing director David Liu has been awarded the industry achievement Award by the Chinese Public Relations Association. February 11, 2009
Gavin Anderson bolsters global networkGavin Anderson & Company has agreed to integrate BAN, one of the leading communications firms in Portugal into its international network. February 05, 2009
Asian bosses 'most fearful' about internet reputational riskThree in four Asian executives believe the internet could pose a significant risk to their corporate reputation, a new report has revealed. February 04, 2009
Emirates extends contract with Ruder Finn ChinaEmirates Airline has announced it will extend its five year PR contract with Ruder Finn and extend its activity into south China and Hong Kong. February 03, 2009
HK government invites bids for US public relations briefThe Hong Kong government is seeking a PR consultancy to drive its public relations and trade promotion in the United States. February 03, 2009
Edelman acquires Coory & AssociatesIndependently-owned global PR operator Edelman has acquired Coory & Associates as it seeks to develop its training and strategic counsel services. February 01, 2009
Snoddon becomes APCO Asia CEOAPCO Worldwide has announced that its vice chairman Larry Snoddon is to become chief executive officer of the firm’s Asia regional business. January 29, 2009
Ogilvy PR appoints new MDOgilvy PR has announced the promotion of Debby Cheung to group MD in China. January 19, 2009
Rudder Finn wins key cotton contractRuder Finn China has been selected to represent Cotton Incorporated and Cotton Council International to promote its co-sponsored 2009 public relations campaign in China. January 12, 2009
Nike to review Chinese corp comms strategySports giant Nike is to review its corporate communications contract in China according to reports. January 07, 2009
Corporate PR vital advises leading Japanese expertPublic relations is vital for the internal and external strategy of a company, corporate executives have been told at a symposium in Japan. December 30, 2008
GolinHarris unveils new global PA brandGolinHarris has announced the launch of a new global brand with a digital focus which will operate out of the US. December 30, 2008
Industry ends year of strong performanceThis year has been a solid 12 months for communications firms in Asia although next year will present challenges and risks but also potential growth for the PA and PR sectors, early stage research has suggested. December 30, 2008
Weber Shandwick appoints Brussels CEOWeber Shandwick has announced major changes to senior staff in its European Union offices. December 13, 2008
Arkansas recruits Beijing firm to mount trade lobbyThe US state of Arkansas is to mount a trade lobby in China as it seeks to attract manufacturing and IT investment from the mainland. December 11, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia magazine launchedPublicAffairsAsia has continued its expansion with the publication of its first quarterly magazine. December 07, 2008
Leslie: China 'will drive consultancy growth'Chinese multinationals are set to increase their spend and focus on public affairs, government relations and PR as they shift their business into Western markets, Weber Shandwick chairman Jack Leslie says today. November 21, 2008
Dumont becomes Ruder Finn Asia chairmanRuder Finn has promoted Jean-Michel Dumont to the new position as chairman of its Asian operations. November 11, 2008
Regester Larkin announces Hong Kong moveRegester Larkin has announced a move into the Asian market with the launch of a Hong Kong office. November 09, 2008
Hill & Knowlton appoints Holden as Beijing MDHill & Knowlton has announced John Holden as managing director of its Beijing operation amid a growth in business related to Chinese firms "going global". November 06, 2008
H&K appoints Chung to lead digital practiceHill & Knowlton has announced that Seoul-based Hyun-Soon Chung is to lead its digital practice in Asia Pacific. October 30, 2008
APCO hires FHI's Ross to health practiceGlobal public affairs firm APCO has announced the appointment of HIV policy expert Dr Jeremy Ross to its Asia healthcare practice. October 28, 2008
Be visible in crisis suggests senior industry figureCommunicating effectively through the current period of global instability could be "critical" for a company's survival, a senior professional warned this week. October 24, 2008
Ogilvy wins ProChile contractOgilvy offices in Beijing and Tokyo are to take the lead in a PR effort by ProChile, the Chilean trade commission. October 20, 2008
Go Communications shrugs off downturn with client winsMalaysia-based Go Communications has announced six new client wins despite the global economic slowdown. October 20, 2008
Unilever imposes tough conflict clauses on PR rosterGlobal food and homecare provider Unilever is set to build tough conflict of interest clauses into its PR roster contracts, according to reports. October 17, 2008
APCO announces triple hire to growing China businessGlobal public affairs consultancy APCO has announced three senior China hires as it continues its investment drive in emerging markets. October 16, 2008
Credit crisis: Business leaders and politicians 'failed communications test'The global credit crisis has been exacerbated by a failure to communicate effectively with employees and the public, according to a survey released today. October 15, 2008
Credit crisis prompts new H&K advisory serviceHill & Knowlton is to use its Hong Kong base as part of a three office global response service specialising in counselling comms chiefs and CEOs affected by the credit crisis. October 14, 2008
India's NewsX in dual agency appointmentNewsX, India’s HDTV-ready English news channel, has announced a link-up with two Indian consultancies as it seeks to expand its digital offering. October 14, 2008
Bayer division appoints Ruder Finn in ChinaBayer MaterialScience (BMS) China has appointed Ruder Finn to oversee its corporate and business to business public relations activity. October 09, 2008
British PR firm makes move into China marketUK based B2B public relations consultancy the Scott Partnership is to expand its services into China following a new hire. October 09, 2008
Sorrell confirms Taylor Nelson Sofres takeoverThe WPP Group has announced it is poised to takeover the British-based opinion polling and research company Taylor Nelson Sofres. October 09, 2008
Weber Shandwick hires Australian corporate VPWeber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Brunswick's Tim Williamson as vice president of its Australian corporate practice. October 06, 2008
China to become world's second advertising marketChina is set to become the world's second largest advertising and digital communications market despite the global slowdown, the new CEO of Ogilvy has said. October 04, 2008
Kraus: Emerging markets become more importantReversing the financial crisis requires better global leadership and presents risks and opportunities to the PA industry, one of the world's leading figures in business advocacy has said. October 04, 2008
Thai stock exchange appoints LoweThe Stock Exchange of Thailand has appointed Lowe to what is thought to be a significant PR and advertising campaign. October 01, 2008
Edelman boosts Indian public affairs practiceEdelman has announced a series of moves and promotions which will increase its public affairs and social engagement practices in India. September 26, 2008
Edelman New York names Blake as PA chiefEdelman has announced the appointment of Justin Blake as managing director of its New York corporate and public affairs division. September 23, 2008
Asian comms guru promises hard-hitting memoirSenior PR figure Michael de Kretser has announced that he is to publish a warts and all account of public relations and corporate communications industries in Asia. September 23, 2008
Hill & Knowlton wins global IMF assignmentHill & Knowlton (H&K) has secured a contract to develop the International Monetary Fund's global outreach programme. September 23, 2008
Boeing appoints ASDA'A's DaghestaniBoeing has announced the appointment of Fakher Daghestani as its director of corporate communications in the Middle East. September 23, 2008
Wang becomes Euro RSCG North Asia chairmanEuro RSCG Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Joseph Wang to the newly created role of North Asia chairman. September 20, 2008
Kanulkar appointed as Good Relations India chiefDeepak Kanulkar has become chief operating officer of Good Relations in India after a one year period developing strategy for the company. September 17, 2008
Hong Kong comms firms remain 'optimistic'The Hong Kong public relations and corporate communications industry should be able to ride out a global slowdown as a result of increased business connected to mainland China, the chairman of the territory's PR council says today. September 12, 2008
IPG promotes LINOpinion's IsmailAmeer Ismail has been promoted to executive director of the Mumbai-based Interpublic communications agency LINOpinion. September 09, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia expands advisory boardPublicAffairsAsia has boosted its advisory board with the addition of Edelman's Asia president Alan Vandermolen and environmental corporate social responsibility expert Andy Roby. September 02, 2008
Golin Harris picks Wang for top Beijing roleGolin Harris has announced that FutureBrand's Warren Wang has become vice president and general manager of its Beijing office. September 02, 2008
Davies becomes VP of Weber Shandwick MalaysiaWeber Shandwick has appointed Lucy Davies as senior vice president in its expanding Malaysia operation. August 28, 2008
Golin predicts migration of senior talentIndustry leader Al Golin is predicting a transfer of senior Western communications talent to Asia amid record growth in the region’s public relations and public affairs sectors. August 25, 2008
Vietnamese government selects Ogilvy to promote reformOgilvy and Mather has been drafted in by the Vietnam Office of Government (OOG) as it seeks to communicate its drive to tackle bureaucracy and implement public administration reform. August 17, 2008
Prasvita joins APCO IndonesiaGlobal PA operator APCO Worldwide has boosted its team in Jakarta with the appointment of former TV journalist Laksmi Prasvita. August 15, 2008
UK government retains H&K for trade promotionUK Trade & Investment has announced it will continue to use Hill & Knowlton Asia Pacific as it continues to promote UK Plc in the region. August 12, 2008
WPP chief predicts strong growthThe head of the WPP Group has predicted that the "massive changes" in China will contribute to profits growth in the media, PR and advertising sectors despite the global slowdown. August 11, 2008
Trade groups welcome Indian 3G dealIndian telcoms lobbying and trade groups have welcomed new 3G allocation plans despite measures which restrict prospects for market entrants. August 02, 2008
WS promotes Barodawala in MumbaiWeber Shandwick's Indian operation Corporate Voice has announced that Nazneen Barodawala is to head up the company’s Mumbai operation. July 23, 2008
New Asia Pacific Co-Chair for O&MTim Isaac is to replace Miles Young as co-chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific. July 23, 2008
Boeing appoints Indian comms directorBoeing has named Texas Instruments communications chief Swati Rangachari as its Indian director of corporate communications. July 16, 2008
MS&L appoints Koh in SingaporeManning Selvage & Lee has named Yvonne Koh as the agency's leader in South East Asia. July 11, 2008
PAA vice president wins European awardPublicAffairsAsia’s vice president Lionel Zetter has been named as Europe's public affairs personality of the year. July 10, 2008
Edelman adds heavyweight as adviserFormer Burson-Marsteller CEO Chris Komisarjevsky has joined Edelman as strategic adviser to senior management. July 07, 2008
O&M appoint new India chiefOgilvy & Mather India has recruited senior PR figure Arijit Sengupta as its national head. July 03, 2008
PRCA's Ingham selects Echo as partnerThe Public Relations Consultants Association in London has announced a partnership with PR and marketing evaluation firm Echo. June 16, 2008
Burson- Marsteller announces Middle East mergerBurson-Marsteller has announced a merger with Middle East public relations company Asda’a. May 25, 2008
HK chamber chooses chairmanAndrew Brandler has been elected as the chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. May 16, 2008
Weber Shandwick wins Samsung contractSamsung Electronics has named Weber Shandwick as its Australian PR provider following a hotly-contested pitch. March 03, 2008
New head for Golin Harris Singapore officeGolinHarris has appointed Christina Cheang as managing director of its Singapore office. February 28, 2008
Edelman acquires Russia and Ukraine businessEdelman has continued its emerging market acquisition drive by taking a significant stake in specialist PR firms in Moscow and the Ukraine. January 28, 2008 |
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