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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Women lag behind men in seeking to become CEOs
Research released today from leading global public relations firm Weber Shandwick found that relatively few global senior executives – 29% – have the desire to lead large companies.
Ruder Finn acquires Kyodo PR China business
Ruder Finn announced today it has acquired the China business of Kyodo Public Relations, including its operations in Beijing and Shanghai.
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.
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2012 Gold Standard Awards
offThe 2012 Gold Standard Awards have been presented in Hong Kong where over 200 senior public affairs, diplomatic, media and communications figures gathered to celebrate
Read MoreWeber 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.
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Ogilvy PR appoints new global CCO
offOgilvy Public Relations has announced that Robyn Massey has been appointed to the newly-created role of Global Chief Communications Officer with a brief to drive
Read MoreeBay announces new CCO
eBay has named Daniel Tarman as the company’s new chief communications officer.
Asia Pacific CEOs lag behind on social media
Research released today from leading global public relations firm Weber Shandwick finds that 80% of the chief executive officers from the world’s top companies are now engaged online and via social media.
Heifer China Partners with Ruder Finn for Integrated Communications in China
Ruder Finn has signed an agreement with Heifer China, a major international non-profit organization, to be their official Communications Partner to provide integrated communications for China in digital and traditional PR.
China Government Affairs Forum to Probe Food Safety in The New Normal
With less than a month to go to The 2015 China Government Affairs Forum, the latest addition to the agenda is an interactive breakout entitled “Food Safety in The New Normal – A Weber Shandwick Workshop”.
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Loh joins MSLGROUP Singapore
offMSLGROUP has announced the appointment of Wendy Loh as Director of the Corporate Practice in Singapore. This hire sees MSLGROUP further cement its leading position
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