Ben Overlander examines how has social media has transformed changed crisis communication? He suggests five new principles for thinking about social media in a crisis and concludes that communication professionals are in a better position to manage reputations than they might think.
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The Power of Persuasion
In the second in a new series on Women in Leadership, Anthony Rose speaks to Micho F. Spring Chair, Global Corporate Practice and President, New England for Weber Shandwick
Key takes helm at Burson-Marsteller Asia Pacific HQ
Burson-Marsteller has announced that Margaret Key has been named CEO, Asia-Pacific replacing Terri-Helen Gaynor, who has resigned from the company for personal and family reasons.
Malaysia Airlines appoints new comms chief
offMalaysia Airlines has announced the appointment of two leadership position, Faridah Hashim as Head of Corporate Communications as well as Laurent Recoura as Head of
Read MoreGetting real with the ASEAN opportunity
At the mid-point in the year of the ASEAN Economic Community, PublicAffairsAsia takes soundings about the challenges and opportunities the new trade area offers to business and the PA professionals charged with navigating the changes
Albright Stonebridge adds to senior team
Commercial diplomacy and strategic advisory firm, Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) has appointed four new executives with extensive experience in international business, national security, diplomacy, public affairs, public policy and communications.
Former Obama aide appointed McDonald's CCO
McDonald’s Corporation has announced the appointments of Robert Gibbs as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Communications Officer and Silvia Lagnado as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer.
Weber Shandwick makes senior Australian changes
Weber Shandwick, one of the world’s leading global public relations firms has announced the appointment of Megan Rosier to lead its technology practice in Australia and head up its Melbourne office as general manager; and Darragh Brennan as senior corporate communications specialist in Australia, based in Sydney.
eBay announces new CCO
eBay has named Daniel Tarman as the company’s new chief communications officer.
A take from the top: An interview with Lynne Anne Davis
In the first in a new series on Women in Leadership, Anthony Rose speaks to Lynne Anne Davis, President, Asia Pacific, FleishmanHillard
Regulation not hampered growth according to survey
offFifty-seven percent of global financial services executives believe regulation has enabled growth of their business, according to the results of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (Deloitte
Read MorePayPal appoints global comms chief
offPayPal has hired Visa's Paul Cohen as Vice President of global corporate communications as the company prepares to split off from eBay later this year.
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