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This PR Life: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's Errol Jayawardene
This PR Life: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's Errol Jayawardene
This PR Life is a new series by PRovoke Media where we profile people in and around comms and find out more about what they do and what makes them tick.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This PR Life: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's Errol Jayawardene
Podcast: Reclaiming Confidence In A Chaotic Marketing Landscape
Podcast: Reclaiming Confidence In A Chaotic Marketing Landscape
PRovoke Media’s Diana Marszalek and MikeWorldWide CEO Michael Kempner discuss why many companies are struggling to act with confidence and how agencies can help bring clarity, predictability and forward momentum in an uncertain environment.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Podcast: Reclaiming Confidence In A Chaotic Marketing Landscape
Paritee Strengthens Nordics and Public Affairs with Kruse Larsen Acquisition
Paritee Strengthens Nordics and Public Affairs with Kruse Larsen Acquisition
Foundedin 2015 and led by chief executive Jan-Erik Larsen, Kruse Larsen has around 40 employees and revenues of €7.5 million.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Paritee Strengthens Nordics and Public Affairs with Kruse Larsen Acquisition
New Boutique Travel Agency Out Of Office Takes Flight
New Boutique Travel Agency Out Of Office Takes Flight
The founders bring extensive experience in journalism, advertising, and tourism and aim to help brands create communication that truly stems from lived experience.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
New Boutique Travel Agency Out Of Office Takes Flight
Aduro Wins Six-Figure Account With UK Childcare Provider
Aduro Wins Six-Figure Account With UK Childcare Provider
The agency has been appointed by Busy Bees Nurseries, the UK's biggest nursery chain, as its PR and social agency after a competitive pitch.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Aduro Wins Six-Figure Account With UK Childcare Provider
Manifest Group Launches Global Independent Agency Network
Manifest Group Launches Global Independent Agency Network
Founding members of The Etc. Collective also include Openers in Germany, Mellakka Helsinki in Finland and Loud in Spain.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Manifest Group Launches Global Independent Agency Network
Fintech Firm 129Knots Picks New PR Firm For APAC Comms Strategy
Fintech Firm 129Knots Picks New PR Firm For APAC Comms Strategy
The agency's role will encompass regulatory milestone communications, thought leadership development, and market positioning strategies.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Fintech Firm 129Knots Picks New PR Firm For APAC Comms Strategy
Vero's SG MD Takes On Expanded Role In The Philippines
Vero's SG MD Takes On Expanded Role In The Philippines
Lin Kuek is currently managing director, Singapore and ASEAN head of sustainability at Vero.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Vero's SG MD Takes On Expanded Role In The Philippines
Edelman Names New Leaders For Vietnam And APAC
Edelman Names New Leaders For Vietnam And APAC
Quang’s appointment comes as the firm sharpens its focus on strengthening its presence and capabilities in the Vietnam market.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Edelman Names New Leaders For Vietnam And APAC
Ogilvy Malaysia Snags New CEO and CCO
Ogilvy Malaysia Snags New CEO and CCO
Both new leaders were previously from Grey Malaysia.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Ogilvy Malaysia Snags New CEO and CCO
Perspective: AI Won’t Replace Courage, Creativity, Connections and Understanding Commerce
Perspective: AI Won’t Replace Courage, Creativity, Connections and Understanding Commerce
NYU assistant clinical professor Kathryn Metcalfe, whose resume spans CVS Health and Bristol-Myers Squibb, writes that AI can't replicate the human-driven elements of PR excellence.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Perspective: AI Won’t Replace Courage, Creativity, Connections and Understanding Commerce
Grayling Names Esty Pujadas North America CEO
Grayling Names Esty Pujadas North America CEO
The veteran agency leader brings more than 30 years of experience as Grayling expands its regional operations.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Grayling Names Esty Pujadas North America CEO
America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 gives brands a chance to connect their heritage to today’s values. Those that plan early and show how their purpose still matters — like Martin Guitars, Hershey, and Heinz — can stand out and shape their long-term legacy. #sponsored
America’s 250th Is a Defining Moment for Brand Storytelling
America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 gives brands a chance to connect their heritage to today’s values. Those that plan early and show how their purpose still matters — like Martin Guitars, Hershey, and Heinz — can stand out and shape their long-term legacy.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 gives brands a chance to connect their heritage to today’s values. Those that plan early and show how their purpose still matters — like Martin Guitars, Hershey, and Heinz — can stand out and shape their long-term legacy. #sponsored
In his new role, Lim will oversee client strategy, business development, and team leadership, working to deliver innovative solutions for both local and international clients.
Team Lewis Picks New Director For Singapore Office
In his new role, Lim will oversee client strategy, business development, and team leadership, working to deliver innovative solutions for both local and international clients.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In his new role, Lim will oversee client strategy, business development, and team leadership, working to deliver innovative solutions for both local and international clients.
Team Lewis Picks New Director For Singapore Office
Team Lewis Picks New Director For Singapore Office
In his new role, Lim will oversee client strategy, business development, and team leadership, working to deliver innovative solutions for both local and international clients.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Team Lewis Picks New Director For Singapore Office
We. Communications Names New Leadership For Health Sector
We. Communications Names New Leadership For Health Sector
Both Kristen Jordan-Poinsette and Christina Corso will continue reporting to Stephanie Marchesi.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We. Communications Names New Leadership For Health Sector
JJ Schmuckler Joins Real Chemistry As Group President
JJ Schmuckler Joins Real Chemistry As Group President
JJ Schmuckler, Michele Terra, and Brenna Terry appointed to senior roles as Real Chemistry reorganizes leadership structure
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July 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
JJ Schmuckler Joins Real Chemistry As Group President
Finn Partners Debuts AI-Powered Crisis Simulation Platform
Finn Partners Debuts AI-Powered Crisis Simulation Platform
Canary for Crisis trains communications teams to respond to real-time reputational threats, from misinformation to narrative manipulation.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Finn Partners Debuts AI-Powered Crisis Simulation Platform
Bud Expands Into The Philippines
Bud Expands Into The Philippines
Leading the charge in the Philippines is Kiana Carreon, newly promoted account director for Bud Manila.
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July 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Bud Expands Into The Philippines
Deerfield Group Acquires Triple Threat Communications
Deerfield Group Acquires Triple Threat Communications
Acquisition brings agency headcount to more than 200 and expands healthcare marketing capabilities
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July 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Deerfield Group Acquires Triple Threat Communications
Omnicom PR Agencies Down 9.3% In Q2 Amid Economic Instability
Omnicom PR Agencies Down 9.3% In Q2 Amid Economic Instability
Q2 marked the second consecutive quarterly decline for Omnicom PR Group.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Omnicom PR Agencies Down 9.3% In Q2 Amid Economic Instability
Perspective: We're Saving Money From AI, Let's Invest That In The Talent Pool
Perspective: We're Saving Money From AI, Let's Invest That In The Talent Pool
With junior staff losing jobs to AI, Jordan Greenaway, CEO of London-based Profile, is calling on communicators to create an industrywide training program to develop the next generation of talent.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Perspective: We're Saving Money From AI, Let's Invest That In The Talent Pool
Allison Worldwide Picks New General Manager For Singapore Office
Allison Worldwide Picks New General Manager For Singapore Office
He will oversee Allison’s Singapore operations and strategic direction, with a focus on building future-facing regional and global client partnerships.
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July 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Allison Worldwide Picks New General Manager For Singapore Office
Golin Appoints Brian Besanceney as Senior Advisor
Golin Appoints Brian Besanceney as Senior Advisor
The former Boeing and Walmart CCO joins to advise corporate affairs clients.
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July 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Golin Appoints Brian Besanceney as Senior Advisor
Agency People News In Brief (July 14, 2025)
Agency People News In Brief (July 14, 2025)
New people in new roles at Zeno,,Citizen Relations, Zapwater, Inizio Evoke, and Buzz Agency.
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July 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Agency People News In Brief (July 14, 2025)