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Social media pushing Asia's shy CEOs into limelight
Facing growing public scrutiny, Asian tycoons are casting off their natural inhibitions and stepping out of the shadows.
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What Alibaba can teach Chinese brands
The Chinese tech-giant's successful IPO in the suspicious US demonstrates the power of great communications
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Rules, ransom and radio: Islamic State's multifarious assault on the media
Islamic State is controlling both traditional and social media as it tightens its grip on parts of Syria and Iraq, finds John Owens in Beirut.
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Government's stance on lobbying labelled "flawed" as Alison White gets the nod
A key parliamentary committee has taken a swipe at the Government as it approves the choice of former Royal Mail commercial director Alison White to oversee the lobbying register.
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Yes campaign sticks to grassroots while lobbyists expect union to remain
A leading Scottish independence figure has revealed that the Yes campaign will stick to its grassroots guns in the final days of the fight, as a new poll of the lobbying industry suggests the Nos have it.
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Aspect Consulting snaps up Edelman's Bas Batelaan
Former Edelman Brussels director and climate change specialist Bas Batelaan has been hired by Aspect Consulting.
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Four Communications prepares to snap up Consolidated PR
Four Communications is making preparations to buy Consolidated PR next month as it seeks to strengthen its consumer credentials.
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Facebook hires Walt Disney's Anouska Ruane for top UK comms role
Facebook has poached The Walt Disney Company's Anouska Ruane to lead comms across the UK & Ireland.
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Bell Pottinger shifts Mulberry work to newly launched luxury division
Bell Pottinger has launched a five-strong luxury division with clients including Mulberry as it seeks to exploit the rapidly growing multi-billion-pound market.
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Captive Minds snaps up Unsigned Group and expands senior team
Captive Minds has bolstered its board with a slew of new management appointments and acquired fashion and lifestyle agency Unsigned Group.
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Public belief in man-made climate change leaves Government "playing catch-up"
As new polling reveals 60 per cent of voters believe in man-made climate change, a non-profit comms director has claimed the Government risks "playing catch-up" with public opinion.
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Haringey Council hires Simon Jones amid £1bn redevelopment effort
Haringey Council has hired Simon Jones to lead comms as parts of the borough undergo major redevelopment.
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Hume Brophy snaps up FTI's Simon Elliott to lead international expansion
FTI MD Simon Elliott has been hired by Hume Brophy to lead its new international corporate practice.
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Chatsworth to help ACI restore "battered" reputation of financial markets
Global financial professional body ACI has hired Chatsworth Communications as it seeks to rebuild trust in the "battered" reputation of the markets.
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PA journalist Martha Linden joins Church of England comms team
The Church of England has hired Martha Linden as senior media officer after 16 years with the Press Association.
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Double blow for Edelman as Starbucks shifts UK & France consumer work
Edelman's hold on its Starbucks relationship across Europe has weakened after the global coffee giant shifted work in both the UK and France to new agencies.
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MHP hires Instinctif's Mark Lunn to strengthen financial offering
MHP Communications has poached Instinctif Partners' Mark Lunn for its financial practice.
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World Bank hires Jeremy Hillman for top comms role amid $400m savings effort
The World Bank has hired Jeremy Hillman from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to lead comms as it seeks to "tell a strong story" about its role in global affairs amid a major restructure.
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Edelman partners with ENGAGE to launch new employee engagement arm
Edelman has partnered with specialist employee engagement agency ENGAGE to launch a new offer.
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Action Global Communications withdraws staff from Iraq and Libya amid violence
Emerging markets specialist Action Global Communications has withdrawn staff from Libya and Iraq due to growing instability in the region.
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