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Public affairs
Are we witnessing a new dawn for public affairs?
Increasing efforts to regulate, combined with an emerging trend for brands to stand for something purposeful, may herald a new era for the public affairs function, writes Will Gilroy, Director of Communications at the World Federation of Advertisers.
Trade bodies top poll finds new survey
Trade associations and professional societies lead the way in influence and engagement where public affairs is concerned, according to Interel’s annual Global Public Affairs Survey.
Nominations open for The 2015 Gold Standard Awards
Nominations are open for the 2015 Gold Standard Awards with entries invited across a diverse range of 16 categories. No single awards programme in Asia Pacific does more to recognise innovation and achievement in communications, corporate citizenship and public affairs – with this year featuring a new category of The Gold Standard Award for Employee Engagement.
2015 Gold Standard Awards launched
The contest for the 2015 Gold Standard Awards is now underway with nominations now open.
PublicAffairsAsia launches “Advance” Professional Development for Corporate Affairs and Communications Professionals
PublicAffairsAsia has announced the launch of PublicAffairsAsia Advance, a new professional development programme designed for middle-tier corporate affairs and strategic communications professionals seeking to develop into leadership roles.
Senior Obama adviser to head up APCO practice
Gadi Dechter, former senior advisor at the White House National Economic Council and National Security Council under President Obama, has joined APCO Worldwide as head of its Public Affairs Practice. He will be based in Washington, D.C.
The Categories for The 2015 Gold Standard Awards
Nominations for The 2015 Gold Standard Awards open on August 1 and run until September 25. Winning a Gold Standard Award is a significant mark of achievement and we invite entries from communications consultancies, MNCs, government, NGOs and the diplomatic community.
Top level speakers for Sharing Value Asia Summit
Now in its third year the annual SharingValueAsia Summit continues to convene thought leaders from across the corporate, development and government arenas.
Feature: China's Exceptionalism – Redefining the Business Equation
Oliver Fall argues that growth in Mainland China will inevitable reshape Hong Kong’s regional lead, but has that time come?
Edelman announces new Indonesia and Malaysia heads
Edelman has named its current managing director of Malaysia as CEO of Edelman Indonesia and announces a new hire from Leo Burnett
Bipartisan Leaders Show the Way for US Business in Asia
PublicAffairsAsia reports on APCAC’s Washington Door Knock, approval of the TPA and support for the TPP