Vrinda Walavalkar, a veteran communications professional with cross-industry corporate communications and marketing experience, has joined Adfactors PR as Senior Vice-President, in charge of the new Energy & Infrastructure practice, besides providing strategic counsel on Pharma & Healthcare.
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Omnicom targets globalisation in Japanese pharma with new practice launch
Omnicom Health Group has announced the launch of CDM in Japan, a joint venture between CDM and FleishmanHillard, the country’s largest and most diversified foreign-owned multinational PR agency.
Edelman announces Shanghai leadership moves as Nair moves to head tech sector
Edelman has announced that its China business has hired Jackie Xu Rui as managing director, Edelman Shanghai effective of June 1. China Chief Operations Officer & Managing Director of Beijing, Sanjay Nair is moving to a new role as head of the firm’s US Tech sector.
Teneo announces acquisition of Ryan Communication
Teneo Holdings, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of Ryan Communication, a leading strategic communications firm with operations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. The transaction represents a major expansion of Teneo’s capabilities in Asia.
Internal comms consultancy theblueballroom launches in Hong Kong
Award-winning, UK-based internal communications agency, theblueballroom, has opened an office in Hong Kong to offer businesses in Asia access to its expertise in developing excellent employee engagement.
Unlocking China's Healthcare Opportunities
North Head’s Robert Magyar and Jennifer Pearl examine the challenges and opportunities provided by China’s burgeoning healthcare sector and the complex environment within which it operates
Reuters signs knowledge partner deal with Food Industry Asia
Thomson Reuters, a leading global source of news and information, is joining Food Industry Asia (FIA) as a knowledge partner, and the association’s newest partner organisation.
New global agency partnership formed
Finsbury, The Glover Park Group and Hering Schuppener Consulting, three strategic and financial communications and public affairs consultancies, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership on a unified global platform.
Bilbrough appointed FleishmanHillard's Hong Kong GM
FleishmanHillard has appointed Geoff Bilbrough general manager of its Hong Kong operations.
Engaging Government Before, During And After A Crisis
When planning for a crisis, or dealing with an emerging problem, it is vital to ensure channels of communication with government remain open and accessible, suggests industry expert Janet Armstrong
Government Relations With Impact: An Interview with Sarah Crawshaw
Sarah Crawshaw, Managing Director, Asia, at Taylor Bennett Hayman explains how government relations professionals bring value to their business, examining why the industry has become a fiercely competitive environment for many companies
WE Communications acquires WATATAWA and Red Bridge
WE Communications has announced the acquisitions of award-winning Chinese integrated agency, Red Bridge Communications, and Singapore-based corporate and financial affairs consultancy, WATATAWA.