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Royal Caribbean Group names Heather Hust Rivera global communications head

Hust Rivera has worked in various comms roles for Disney since 2005.

Movers & Shakers: Via, Ogilvy PR Australia, and more

Newsmakers of the week include updates from Via, Rochester, Ogilvy, and others.

SEC Newgate to get new majority owner in $100m deal

SEC Newgate is set to receive a c.$100m investment from Investcorp, the global alternative investment firm, in a deal that values the comms business at more than $250m.

APAC agencies win Titanium and Glass Grand Prix at Cannes Lions

Momentous night for Asia Pacific as The Monkeys, Australia and Cheil Worldwide, Seoul bagged Grand Prix in the Titanium and Glass categories, respectively, on the last day of the 70th Cannes Lions.

Movers & Shakers: Havas, Adm Group, IMedia OutReach Newswire and more

This week's top newsmakers in the world of marcomms include Interbrand, Iris, Mash, Edelman Greater China, Outbrain, Wavemaker Adelaide, and more.

Edelman Greater China president Pully Chau leaves after two years

Chau is the second senior executive to have left Edelman this month. Michelle Hutton, vice chairman of Edelman APAC, also left the agency earlier this month after 13 years of work.

McDonald’s international corporate relations chief to depart

Dionne Parker, vice-president of international corporate relations at McDonald’s, is to step down after 12 years at the fast-food chain, PRWeek understands.

LA Tourism seeks agency support in China, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand

The organization is also bulking up its in-house communications team to tell the story of “L.A. 2.0.”

Cannes Day 5: BCW, Weber Shandwick pick up Bronze Lions

BCW won for Brady’s War Stories campaign, while Weber Shandwick was recognized for Iberdrola’s Turnstile Turbines in another category.

Cannes Day 4: Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Ketchum and Havas take home more Lions

The firms won Gold and Silver Lions in non-PR categories on Thursday.

Ketchum, Edelman, Red Havas – PR Lions winners revealed

Ketchum London’s ‘Iceland Food Club’ campaign was among the big winners in the PR Lions at Cannes today, as Edelman won twice and a Valentine’s campaign celebrating self-love was the prestigious Grand Prix winner.

Weber, Edelman, Golin - PR agencies nominated in non-PR Lions at Cannes

Major PR agencies have received nominations today in categories outside the PR Lions at Cannes.

Edelman, Weber, Ketchum, MSL, BCW - which agencies are on Cannes PR Lions shortlist?

The Cannes PR Lions shortlist for 2023 has been revealed.

Cannes Lions 2023 sees 6% increase in entries

New gaming award boosted entries to almost 27,000.

PR Awards Asia 2023: Winners announced

PRWeek and Campaign Asia-Pacific announce the full list of winners of the 22nd annual PR Awards Asia.

Twitch competitors seize opportunities amid branded content fallout

The Amazon-owned company’s rivals are attempting to poach streamers away from the platform after controversial policy changes.

Ex-cricketer Azeem Rafiq hires PR agency

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq, who exposed racism at the heart of English cricket, has appointed Dubai-based independent integrated marketing and comms agency TishTash to represent him, it has emerged.

Edelman launches global B2B marketing group

It aims to create integrated marketing programs aimed at reaching and earning the trust of B2B buyers.

Women Leading Change 2023: Winners revealed

The winners of the 7th Women Leading Change Awards are out.

Cannes Lions 2023: Judges must raise the standard on purpose work, creatives say

Purpose work will still be prominent this year, but it needs more scrutiny in the judging room, creatives agree.

Media OutReach Newswire expands to Thailand

PR industry in Thailand is growing at double digits, Thai organisations and government agencies are investing to build brand reputation both locally and internationally.

BCW Group names Corey duBrowa CEO

Donna Imperato announced her retirement in January.

Milk & Honey launches global sustainability division

Milk & Honey PR has consolidated its ESG and purpose comms offerings in a global specialist division called imPACT.

Former Edelman executive to lead FGS Global in Singapore

FGS Global has appointed Iain Twine as a partner in Singapore.

Cirque du Soleil swings onto Roblox

The high-flying circus company aims to capture younger audiences with a world-building game.

Cathay's takes swift action, fires crew, scrambles to defuse PR crisis

CEO Ronald Lam apologises for the crew discriminating against non-English speakers, stresses on 'zero tolerance' towards any violation of internal Code of Conduct after the incident draws media flak.

A blanket, Cathay Pacific and the PR kerfuffle

Hong Kong's flagship carrier created quite a stir on Chinese social media platforms after a glaring discriminatory incident involving its crew against non-English speakers on a flight from Chengdu came to light.

Edelman creates international president role and names new EMEA CEO

Effective from July, Edelman’s new president, international, will be assigned to ‘further diversify the firm’s geographic business mix’.

PR alliance Mirovia partners with Asia-based agencies to expand legal PR alliance

Adding to the global collaboration in the legal communications industry, the alliance looks at expansion in Singapore and New Delhi markets.

PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2023: Shortlist revealed

See which agencies, campaigns and talents made the cut this year. Winners will be announced at a live event on June 14 in Hong Kong.

Movers & Shakers: Ogilvy Malaysia, InsideOut PR, and more

Ogilvy Malaysia, Ogilvy PR and Health, InsideOut PR make news this week.

PRWeek Global Awards 2023: Best Agency in Asia-Pacific

The winner of the PRWeek Global Award for Best Agency in Asia-Pacific is WE Communications.

APCO Worldwide acquires NGC International Advisory, Strategic Advice

The Washington, DC-headquartered agency has bought four firms this year.

Best Places to Work Asia-Pacific 2023: Entries open

Celebrate APAC agencies and brands' outstanding achievements in improving workplace cultures.

Weber and Golin owner IPG sees PR outperform in Q1

IPG has reported organic revenue growth of 3.3 per cent in the division that includes most of its PR agencies, as challenges in the tech sector contributed to a slight decline in organic revenue across the holding company.

FTI Strategic Comms revenue up 4.5 per cent in Q1

FTI Consulting has reported a 4.5 per cent increase in revenue in its Strategic Communications arm in the first quarter of 2023, although higher costs hit underlying earnings.

WPP: AI will be 'fundamental' to our business

WPP has said AI will be "fundamental" to its business and the group is "excited by its transformational potential".

WPP reports 'strong' Q1 for FGS, 'softer' for BCW and H+K

WPP has reported like-for-like growth of 2.2 per cent in its PR division for the first quarter of 2023.

Next 15 reports 'very positive' FY trading in PR business

Next 15 has reported full-year organic revenue growth of 9.3 per cent in the division that contains its main PR agencies, with M Booth Health, MHP and Brandwidth the "standout performers".

Publicis confident after ‘strong’ Q1

Publicis has reported a 7.1 per cent rise in organic revenue in the first quarter of 2023, and said it expects to grow toward the top of its estimate for the full year.

Omnicom PR revenue rises 5.8% in Q1

The holding company's overall global revenue was $3.4 billion for the quarter, a 5.2% jump.

Twitter Inc. is dead, it’s now X Corp

The latest move is seen as an accelerant for creating X— Elon Musk's vision of the 'everything app' and is consistent with the new owner's bid to let go of the old company and its brand value.

Google's AI chatbot Bard spouts lies and misinformation in 78% cases: report

In one instance, Bard wrote a 227-word monologue denying the Holocaust, which included details like the “photograph of the starving girl in the concentration camp…was actually an actress who was paid to pretend to be starving,” raising startling safety concerns.

WPP confirms FGS Global private equity deal

WPP has confirmed that private equity firm KKR has made an investment in FGS Global in a deal that values the consultancy at $1.425bn.

What advertisers can learn from countries that already have TikTok bans

With a potential ban of TikTok in the US looming, we asked advertisers in India and Hong Kong, where the short video app is already banned, which alternatives they have turned to, and whether or not they feel they're missing out?

FGS Global to sell major stake to private equity firm

FGS Global is set to sell a stake of around 30 per cent to private equity firm KKR, in a deal that would value the agency at around $1.4bn, the Financial Times reports.

Pepsi unveils a new logo: a look back at the logos through the years

A bold leap forward, the design reflects changing consumer tastes and the brand's digital ambitions. Also, it comes just in time for Pepsi’s 125th anniversary.

APCO reveals global ambitions for Camarco and plans to ‘plug more gaps’

APCO is targeting New York and Dubai as the first locations to expand Camarco, the London-based financial comms agency it acquired this week, CEO Brad Staples has told PRWeek.

Singapore Tourism Board seeks UK PR agency

The Singapore Tourism Board’s UK office (STB UK) has put its PR account out to pitch.

Movers & Shakers: Sandpiper, Edelman Global Advisory, and more

PRCA director general Francis Ingham dies

Francis Ingham, director general of the PRCA, has passed away after a short illness, the PRCA confirmed today.

R3 China PR Scope: 43% of in-house PR and marketing teams had integration last year

R3’s latest China PR Scope Study found that 43% of marketing and PR teams of over 100 brands in China experienced integration in the past year. Catch all the details here.

Philippines-based PR agency opens UK office

Uniquecorn Strategies, a PR agency founded in the Philippines, has expanded to the UK as founder and chief executive Dean Bernales relocates to London.

Lack of women in boardrooms due partly to resistance, survey finds

When will diversity get enough seats in the boardroom? Ahead of International Women’s Day, Campaign partnered with R3’s Women of the World network in a wide-ranging gender-disparity survey.

PRWeek Global Awards 2023 – shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the PRWeek Global Awards 2023 has been unveiled, with the global celebration of comms set to take place in London on 9 May.

Weber Shandwick undergoes layoffs

About two dozen employees at SVP, EVP and VP levels are being laid off.

Pfizer puts agency partners on notice with wide-ranging review that includes PR

CMO Drew Panayiotou is leading the review.

Tinder’s new global campaign celebrates how Gen Z connects

The campaign shows the diversity of relationships and connections that Tinder facilitates.

2023 is the year PR will really dive into the metaverse: Research

Yet a report from D S Simon recommends brands and agencies keep it simple — and inexpensive — with metaverse activations.

FTI Consulting strategic comms revenue up 3.7% in Q4, 7.1% for 2022

FTI as a whole reported a Q4 revenue of $774.4 million, up 14.5% from the same period last year.

WPP PR business 'resurgent' as growth accelerates in Q4

Revenue in WPP's PR division grew 6.5 per cent on a like-for-like basis in the fourth quarter of 2022, with Hill+Knowlton singled out for strong growth.

Edelman beefs up leadership in APAC

Warren Fernandez, Asia Pacific CEO announces key changes at the top in line with the firm's business strategy and growth plans for 2023.

Haymarket’s profits climb to £16.9m as live events boost revenue

UK B2B arm delivered best results in a decade.

Movers & Shakers: Ogilvy Singapore, Sandpiper, Tata Communications, and more

Edelman global revenue up 12.8% in 2022 to $1.1 billion

The independent firm’s U.S. revenue grew 13.8% to $703.4 million.

Dentsu's organic growth slips in 2022 on flat revenue in its home market

COVID-related weakness in China offset resilience in European markets during the second half of the year.

Finn Partners acquires international health communications firm Hyderus

Hyderus cofounders Mark Chataway and Christophe Nial join Finn Partners’ global health practice leadership team.

Marco names co-CEOs amid global expansion and IPO aims

Didier Lagae, founder of Marco, the MSL affiliate comms agency with 18 offices worldwide, has become executive chairman and promoted two of his longest-serving members of staff to co-chief executives.

IPG PR firms register mid-single-digit growth in Q4

They also saw high-single-digit growth in 2022.

Edelman promotes Justin Westcott to global tech chair

Edelman has appointed Justin Westcott, who has been with the firm for 17 years, as its new global chair of technology.

Omnicom PR revenue up 12.7% in Q4, 13.7% for 2022

The holding company's overall global revenue was up 7.2% in Q4 and 9.4% organically for 2022.

PRWeek Global Awards – judges named, entry deadline is February 1

The FINAL deadline for entering the PRWeek Global Awards is Wednesday 1 February.

Movers & Shakers: Weber Shandwick, Sling & Stone, Archetype Hong Kong, and more

PRWeek Asia’s weekly roundup of account wins and people moves.

Clarity buys Australian agency as ‘APAC launchpad’

Global communications agency Clarity has expanded its operations in Asia-Pacific, buying Australia’s Sefiani Communications Group for an undisclosed sum.

BCW Global CEO Donna Imperato to retire

Imperato, who has led the firm since the combination of Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe, will step down once her successor is found.

Ketchum’s Jo-ann Robertson named Cannes Lions PR jury president

The event takes place from June 19-23 in the South of France.

Teneo to buy Tulchan Communications

Teneo has agreed to buy Tulchan Communications, the London-based financial and corporate specialist.

Disney, BP alum Geoff Morrell lands at Teneo

Morrell left Disney during the company’s conflict with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law early last year.

Movers & Shakers: The Hoffman Agency, Sandpiper, Red Havas, and more

PRWeek Asia’s round-up of people moves and account wins.

PRWeek Global Awards – first judges named as entry deadline nears

The first tranche of judges for the PRWeek Global Awards has been announced, ahead of the deadline for entering the prestigious awards scheme.

BCW names Rebecca Grant global chief brand officer

The agency also named Melanie Mitchem EVP of global marketing and upped Catherine Sullivan to global CCO.

Edelman initiates ‘strategic review’ of its workforce

The agency is also pausing new hires as it monitors the economic environment.

BCW's Matt Stafford gets global remit

He will now be global president of practices and sectors in addition to his existing responsibilities as president of BCW's Asia Pacific region.

Qatar's Budweiser beer ban ‘a storm in a pint cup’

Sports marketing leaders say the last minute U-turn on Bud selling alcoholic beer at World Cup games has been blown out of proportion.

Boycott Qatar 'blackout' protest kicks off

A global social media campaign has launched to boycott the World Cup's quarter-final, which coincides with International Human Rights Day.

Movers & Shakers: Edelman, Purple PR, Sling & Stone, and more

PRWeek Asia’s roundup of account wins and people moves.

Russia puts Richard Edelman and other global PR CEOs on latest sanctions list

Leaders from APCO Worldwide, SKDK, Brunswick and other firms were among the 200 to be sanctioned.

Havas acquires Australian health communications agency Bastion Brands

The acquisition will be integrated into Havas Health & You.

Russia puts Richard Edelman, Karine Jean-Pierre on latest sanction list

Leaders from APCO Worldwide, SKDK, Brunswick and other firms were among the 200 to be sanctioned.

UN tells PR sector: ‘Show how you’re fighting greenwashing’

PR and public affairs agencies should disclose what they are doing to combat greenwashing, according to a major new UN report.

Movers & Shakers: Allison+Partners, Edelman, Mutant, and more

PRWeek Asia's round-up of account wins and people moves.

More than 400 scientists call on Hill+Knowlton to drop fossil-fuel clients

Environmental activist group Clean Creatives and the Union of Concerned Scientists released the letter to the WPP firm this week, ahead of COP27.

Icon Agency wins Salesforce's Australian communications program

Salesforce is the newest addition to the rapidly expanding client roster at Icon.

Disney completes its Christmas trilogy with 'The gift'

The animated ad is the final instalment of Disney’s ‘From our family to yours’ festive shorts.

Golin Taipei unveils parade float for Taiwan Pride 2022

PR agency Golin goes all out in a vibrant extravaganza to mark Taiwan's first Pride parade since the island nation legalised same-sex marriages in 2019.

Rising costs hit earnings in FTI comms arm despite revenue growth

Underlying earnings fell in FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications division in the third quarter of 2022 despite growth in revenue, with a 16.4 per cent rise in staff costs among the factors cited.

WPP PR arm grows 5.8 per cent in Q3

WPP's PR arm had the strongest growth of its divisions in the third quarter of 2022, although growth slowed to 5.8 per cent on a like-for-like basis.

Interpublic PR firms post single-digit growth in Q3

The holding company as a whole reported 5.6% organic revenue growth in the period.

Redhill expands operations into UK market and appoints director

Redhill, a global communications agency, has announced the expansion of its operations into the UK market with the appointment of Loriann Luckings-Marwood as its director of the UK.

Hotwire owner Enero sees 'positive momentum' as revenue grows one third

Enero, the marcoms and tech firm that owns Hotwire, saw net revenue grow 35.5 per cent to A$61.8m in the three months to 30 September versus the same period last year.

Redhill partners with Pixel Canvas to enter the metaverse

The partnership with Pixel Canvas, a browser-based 3D metaverse platform, will enable Redhill to offer interactive and immersive brand experiences for its clients in the Web3 era.

Omnicom PR revenue increases 12.6% in Q3

Omnicom as a whole reported a 7.5% organic revenue increase to $3.4 billion.

Edelman names Warren Fernandez APAC CEO

Dave Samson, Edelman’s global vice chairman of corporate affairs, had been serving as interim CEO.

Qorvis providing PR support for South Korea

The contract runs through the end of this year.

Movers & Shakers: Ruder Finn, Mutant, Sandpiper, and more

PRWeek Asia’s roundup of account wins and people moves.

The Hoffman Agency taps into Techplomacy, launches new service in APAC

The new service creates tools for companies to navigate and simplify diplomacy in the digital age.

PRCA launches Australia network

The move follows PRCA's expansion beyond Southeast Asia in the past year.

Edelman makes senior hire from ITV for media role

Jaine Sykes has joined Edelman UK as executive director of media strategy and campaigning, enhancing the agency’s media and trust advisory capabilities.

Movers & Shakers: Golin, MSL, Zeno Group, and more

PRWeek Asia’s roundup of account wins and people moves.

WhatsApp responds after Iran restricts access

As protests take place in the country, the Iranian government has also limited access to Instagram and more of the internet in general.

Movers & Shakers: WE, Zeno, Spurwing, and more

PRWeek Asia’s roundup of account wins and people moves.

House Democrats hold hearing on PR firms’ work for oil companies

None of the agencies under investigation attended the hearing.

Ethicore expands into the Middle East

Ethicore Political Lobbying, one of Africa’s biggest public affairs agencies, has announced a formal partnership with comms agency Bashir Mraish Consultancy, which has offices in Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Edelman appoints Middle East chairman

Edelman has appointed senior Emirati business leader Tariq Bin Hendi as chairman to support the firm’s growth plans across the region.

Queen Elizabeth’s death announced with mix of old and new

The royal family stayed true to tradition with its official notice, which was also posted to social media.

Andy Main to leave Ogilvy as Devika Bulchandani takes over as global CEO

Main joined Ogilvy from Deloitte Digital in 2020 and oversaw a transformation of the network; longtime McCann vet Bulchandani steps into his shoes.

Julia Wei returns to Edelman as CEO

Wei will return to Edelman, where she last held the position of director for head of consumer practice.

Best Places to Work Asia-Pacific 2022: Winners revealed

See which agencies and teams made the cut in the region's second edition of this esteemed awards programme.

Method hires Martin Harkin as global business development head

Harkin is coordinating opportunities among sister agencies Method, Harvard and Sling & Stone.

Redhill acquires VS Story to boost sustainability offering

This is the Singapore-headquartered PR firm’s second acquisition, following the purchase of Hong Kong's Creative Consulting Group in early 2022.

Sling & Stone launches offering for US early stage, tech startups

Startup PR director Mikaela Street is spearheading the initiative.

Brutal markets, embracing failure, exciting future – opening overseas, PRWeek Beyond the Noise podcast

What are the secrets of success for UK agencies opening overseas? We hear from two agency bosses who’ve been there and done it, in the latest episode of PRWeek’s Beyond the Noise podcast.

Bacchus opens in Miami

Bacchus, the luxury brand development and creative comms agency, has opened its fourth office – in Miami, founding director Anouschka Menzies has told PRWeek’s Beyond the Noise podcast.

TikTok promotes Kudzi Chikumbu to lead creator marketing

Chikumbu has worked at the ByteDance-owned company for more than six years.

Best Places to Work Asia-Pacific 2022: Shortlist revealed

See which agencies and teams made the cut in the region's second edition of this esteemed awards programme.

Telum Media’s Tim Williamson launches new agency

The agency will focus on financial and professional services, and fintech in APAC.

Hill+Knowlton hires Randa Stephan as first chief marketing and comms officer

Stephan has worked at Weber Shandwick for the past eight years.

TishTash Communications opens first UK office

Dubai-based independent integrated marketing and comms agency TishTash Communications has opened an office in the UK.

Hotwire owner exceeds FY earnings expectations

Net revenue in the division of Enero that includes comms agencies Hotwire and CPR grew 11 per cent in the year to 30 June, as the group outperformed its earnings expectations overall.

SEC Newgate reports ‘positive and solid’ H1

SEC Newgate’s like-for-like turnover grew 29 per cent to €46.78m in the first half of 2022, a performance it described as ‘positive and solid’.

Growth in WPP’s PR arm slows in Q2

Growth in WPP’s PR division slowed in the second quarter of 2022, with revenue up 7.3 per cent on a like-for-like basis to £283m.

Movers & Shakers: Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Edelman, and more

PRWeek Asia's roundup of people moves and account wins.

Suresh Balaji, Sunshine Farzan land global marketing roles at Standard Chartered

The two industry veterans will be part of the bank's corporate affairs, brand, and marketing leadership team.

Major pan-African and Middle East public affairs partnership formed

Two of Africa’s biggest public affairs agencies, Ethicore Political Lobbying and Moharram & Partners (M&P), have joined forces in a landmark agreement announced today.

Havas sees ‘very good momentum’ in Q2 and has ‘confidence’ about rest of 2022

Organic revenues jumped 11.5% for the period.

Movers & Shakers: MSL, FleishmanHillard, and more

PRWeek Asia's roundup of people moves and account wins.

Golin launches data tool to help leaders measure their communications strategy

Executive Impact Matrix is a data-driven solution to analyse the business impact that executive thought leadership delivers.

IPG PR firms register mid-single-digit growth in Q2

The holding company as a whole reported a 7.9% organic net revenue increase in Q2.

Omnicom PR Group revenue up 15.8% in Q2

Omnicom as a whole reported a 11.3% organic revenue increase to $3.6 billion.

Finn Partners acquires SPAG to expand health practice in Asia

SPAG cofounders Aman Gupta and Shivani Gupta will lead Finn's Asia health practice as managing partners.

Saudi Arabia recruits Edelman to help transform global perception

Edelman’s proposal aims to use celebrity partnerships and major productions to revamp the country’s public image and reputation.

Movers & Shakers: The Hoffman Agency, Zeno Group, and more

PRWeek Asia’s roundup of account wins and people moves.

PRIA wants migration reforms for PR specialists in Australia

With the backing of 15 PR and communications agencies, the initiative seeks to change Australia’s migration rules.

Herbalife Nutrition hires agency for full-service brief

Frank PR has won the account for Herbalife Nutrition’s consumer, corporate and social divisions after a competitive pitch.

V&V launches mentoring programme for small businesses

The Singapore agency will pilot a nine-week course for SMEs.

Hotwire makes double acquisition worth $37.5m

Enero Group has announced a double acquisition for Hotwire worth a total of US$37.5m in cash and shares. The move will see the tech comms and marketing agency operate its first owned offices in Asia.

‘Long Live the Prince’ wins Titanium Grand Prix as Edelman bags a Gold at Cannes

The much-lauded ‘Long Live the Prince’ by Engine London has won the Grand Prix at the Titanium Lions, as Edelman wins Gold in Sustainable Development for ‘See My Skin’ for Vaseline, on the final day of Cannes Lions.

Edelman wins Bronze PR Lion as category again dominated by creative firms

Edelman won a Bronze PR Lion for National Grid’s Green Light Signal campaign in the U.K. It also won in the Creative Data and Media categories, and Prime Weber Shandwick won Bronze in the Direct category.

Flare Communications nabs Nike HK’s Converse contract

Converse renews one-year contract with Flare Communications in Hong Kong.

Cannes PR Lions shortlist revealed

Global PR agencies including Edelman and Ketchum have received multiple nominations in the PR Lions shortlist, alongside work from smaller PR shops.

Prime Weber Shandwick wins Gold Design Lion for H&M Foundation’s virtual fashion collection

The Billion Dollar Collection campaign aims to shape a more sustainable fashion industry.

Edelman, Weber, Romans: more PR agencies on Cannes Lions shortlists

More campaigns credited to PR agencies are included in the latest batches of Cannes Lions shortlists, as the International Festival of Creativity kicks off for 2022.

Edelman Australia names Tom Robinson as new CEO

Robinson joins Edelman from MediaCom and takes over from Michelle Hutton who was elevated to APAC vice chair in 2021.

Catherine So is SCMP’s new CEO

So will succeed Gary Liu who is transitioning into a new role within SCMP’s blockchain and NFT division.

How Ogilvy Taiwan paired dementia and fashion

PR AWARDS ASIA: Who knew there could be a link between dementia and left-behind clothes at the dry cleaners? Read about how the agency team conceptualised this Grand Prix-winning campaign.

PR Awards Asia 2022: Winners revealed

We announce the full list of winners in 21st edition of the PR Awards Asia.

Edelman names new CEO for Hong Kong

Delicia Tan will look after operations in Hong Kong, Taipei, and the Greater Bay Area.

Boeing CCO departs

Ed Dandridge, senior vice-president and chief communications officer at Boeing, has left the aerospace manufacturer after less than two years.

Finn Partners, fischerAppelt, SPRG and Adfactors PR launch four-year scholarship program

The goal of the Future Communicator Foundation Scholarship program is to advance comms skills around social justice.

Accor appoints agency to launch Katara Towers hotel in Doha

Finn Partners will publicise the new Accor group hotel in Qatar to the UK market, as well as supporting its global launch.

PR Awards Asia 2022: Shortlist revealed

See which agencies, campaigns and talents made the cut this year.

Most consumers now view geopolitics as a top priority for business – Edelman research

Businesses need to take a stronger position on geopolitical issues, according to new research presented to the World Economic Forum at Davos today (Monday).

P&G India to make brand ads accessible to people with impairments

The announcement is part of P&G's wider plan to become more inclusive and accessible.

Entries open: Best Places to Work Asia

PRWeek Asia and Campaign Asia-Pacific launch the second edition of this awards programme to recognise healthy workplace initiatives and diverse talent.

S4 Capital cuts earnings by up to 5% after ‘unacceptable’, ‘embarrassing’ audit issue

Financial results have now been published having been postponed twice.

Red Havas bags global mandate for Me&u

The agency’s remit includes PR services and media relations across B2B and B2C in Australia, the UK and The US for the at-table ordering system developer.

SEC Newgate reports ‘highly positive’ Q1

Like-for-like revenue at SEC Newgate grew by almost one-third – and underlying earnings almost doubled – in the first quarter of 2022, during which it delisted from the London Stock Exchange.

Bacardi shakes up global comms leadership as Lisa Jedan departs

Bacardi has made two senior comms promotions as Lisa Jedan, vice president of global brand communications, prepares to step down for a new role.

Polansky: IPG PR firms register high-single-digit growth in Q1

The holding company also reorganized its agencies into three groups in the reporting period.

WPP PR arm kept 'strong momentum' in Q1

WPP's PR business outperformed the company's other divisions in the first quarter of 2022, as like-for-like revenue in the PR arm rose 14.1 per cent.

Movers & Shakers: Weber Shandwick, The EON Group, Sandpiper, and more

PRWeek Asia’s weekly round-up of people moves and account wins.

Omnicom PR revenue up 14% in Q1

The holding company's overall global revenue was $3.4 billion for the quarter.

Edelman’s United Entertainment Group to launch in Asia Pacific

APAC hub to be led out of Sydney by creative entrepreneur Si Philby.

Movers & Shakers: Zeno Group, APCO Worldwide, Red Havas, and more

PRWeek Asia’s weekly roundup of people moves and account wins.

Next 15 reports ‘positive’ FY trading in PR business

Next 15 said organic revenue in the division that contains its main PR agencies rose 15.7 per cent in the year to 31 January, with M Booth and Brandwidth the ‘stand-out performers’.

New cybersecurity firm Trellix brings on Hoffman Agency as global PR, social AOR

The cybersecurity company launched in January after the merger of FireEye and McAfee Enterprise.

Movers & Shakers: Weber Shandwick, FTI Consulting, Redhill and more

PRWeek Asia's weekly round-up of people moves and account wins.

PRWeek Global Awards 2022 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the PRWeek Global Awards 2022 has been unveiled - with the global celebration of comms set to return as an in-person event in London on May 18 for the first time in three years.

Edelman pauses relationship with Russian affiliate

Edelman has temporarily stopped working with its affiliate agency in Russia after the country's invasion of Ukraine, PRWeek has learned.

Movers & Shakers: MSL, Edelman, Golin, and more

PRWeek Asia’s weekly roundup of account wins and people moves.

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak appoints PR firm

The politician, who has been convicted for the misappropriation of public funds, hires Karv Communications to repair his image in the US media.

PRHK launches 2022 Young Lions competition

Open to HK agency employees of 31 years of age or younger, the competition will provide budding professionals a chance to shine on the global Cannes stage.

IPG suspends operations in Russia

CEO Philippe Krakowsky cited failed ceasefire talks and escalating attacks on civilians.

Brunswick appoints new partner

Julie Okada has joined Brunswick as a partner and its global head of learning and leadership development.

Movers & Shakers: Nissan, Edelman, Think HQ, and more

PRWeek Asia's weekly roundup of people moves and account wins.

WPP shuts down Russian operations as it 'condemns' Ukraine invasion

The company is working with Russian "people, clients and partners to consider all options including transfer of ownership and divestment".

Cannes Lions bans award entries from Russia because of Ukraine war

Meanwhile, Ukrainian creatives will be welcomed free of charge.

IPRA ‘reaffirms policy’ to not get involved in ‘political or religious activity’

The International Public Relations Association has said it is not getting ‘involved’ in the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

PR Awards Asia 2022 announces jury members

31 brand and agency leaders from across the industry will judge the awards, which will be presented in June. The early-bird deadline is March 7.

ICCO suspends Russian PR trade body

Russian PR trade body the Association of Consulting Companies in the Field of Public Relations (AKOS) has been suspended from the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

FTI Strategic Comms revenue up 15 per cent in Q4

FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications arm boosted revenue by 15 per cent to $69.9m for Q4 2021, an increase of $9.4m on Q4 2020.

Sandpiper opens APAC health consultancy

The offering, launching in four markets, incorporates the firm's own health practice with that of recently acquired China-based consultancy North Head.

Meta promotes Clegg to president of global affairs

Facebook founder and Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the news of Nick Clegg’s new role in a post on Facebook, in which he also said he would scale down his own role in determining company policy.

Movers & Shakers: Weber Shandwick, Archetype, Sandpiper, and more

PRWeek Asia's weekly roundup of people moves and account wins.

Amit Misra named Southeast Asia CEO for MSL

Misra will lead a 100-person team in SEA in addition to his current responsibilities as South Asia CEO.

PR Awards Asia 2022 open for entries

Additional categories have been added this year. Get all the details on key dates and download the entry kit.

Omnicom PR revenue up 4.4% in Q4, 6.3% for 2021

The holding company's overall global revenue was up 2.6% in Q4 and 10.2% organically for 2021.

Tourism Australia hires UK PR agency as country reopens to travellers

Tourism Australia has hired One Green Bean to handle its UK PR as Australia prepares to open its borders to travellers again later this month.

Movers & Shakers: Edelman, Teneo, Red Havas, and more

PRWeek Asia’s weekly round-up of account wins and people moves.

Next 15 organic revenue grows 24 per cent in Q4

Listed marcomms group Next 15 has reported organic revenue growth of 24 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2021, and the same growth rate for the whole of its financial year to 31 January 2022.