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Earned media dominates Cannes, but PR firms don't have a monopoly on it
The winners of the 2018 PR Lions exhibited very similar characteristics to previous years, with creative agencies dominating PR firms' home turf once again - but there was encouragement in other Cannes categories.
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Video: Stuart Smith reacts to 2018 PR Lions - 'We're not showing the marketing world what really matters'
The PR Lions jury president on PR-centric market trends and what the industry must do to gain recognition at Cannes.
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Live from Cannes: Kristin Greene on being a juror for the Entertainment Lions
The principal at Flashpoint PR discusses her experience judging with sports, film, and creative professionals.
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9 creativity tips from ad legend John Hegarty
The Bartle Bogle Hegarty co-founder sat down with Financial Times' global media editor Matthew Garrahan at Cannes.
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Procter & Gamble aligns brand, corporate comms under one organization
Craig Buchholz has been named the CPG giant's first chief communications officer in six years; new roles for Damon Jones, Kelly Vanasse, and Nadia Viva.
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Ketchum work shows up on non-PR Cannes shortlists
The Omnicom firm's efforts on the Blood Normal campaign for Essity's Libresse and Bodyform was shortlisted in several categories.
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Cannes, soccer, more stunts, and Edelman
A very short missive this week as I'm hitting the deadline buffers before I head off to Cannes for the annual Festival of Creativity and then the World Cup in Russia.
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The PR Week 6.12.18: Richard Edelman
Iconic PR agency leader Richard Edelman joined PRWeek to talk family succession, Martin Sorrell, PR at Cannes, and Act With Certainty.
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Denny's proves there's life in the old stunt yet
Stunt is a word PR pros have been trying to escape for years, but this week suggests there is still mileage in this old school way of attracting attention - as long as it is accompanied by a bit of plain old common sense too.
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Sorrell successor should place diversity at top of to-do list
As an iconic leader unveils his new plans, his former employer's annual review draws a perfunctory line under its founder's 33-year contribution to the company.
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Cannes PR Jury is bigger but smaller this year
Forty jurors will deliberate online but the final judging group in Cannes will comprise just 10 people rather than the usual 20.
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Global Awards show strength of PR profession around world
This week's PRWeek Global Awards winners and a taste of the bullish U.K. PR sector represent a welcome contrast to the relative stasis in the U.S.
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Shock and brawl can be an effective strategy
Communicators have a natural tendency to play safe and fly beneath the radar, but lessons from combat theory in Top Gun and our current President suggest it pays to embrace chaos and confusion once in a while.
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PR must embrace next generation of storytelling
PRWeek and Campaign's Brand Film Festival gala screening showed how much the craft has developed and reflects the tipping point into brand storytelling that is overtaking interruptive advertising.
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Holding Company CEOs: Tax reform may be big boon for PR
Lower U.S. corporate tax rates and worldwide events have holding company CEOs foreseeing a boost for marketing and communications.
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Agency Business Report 2018 global overview: Fighting back after a tough year
A rough start to 2017 depressed growth, but a brighter Q4 and Q1 2018 has leaders cautiously optimistic at a comeback year
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Editor's Letter: PR industry cautiously optimistic this year after a rough 2017
This year's Agency Business Report shows a rocky year didn't smooth out until Q4, and even Q1 2018, for many firms.
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Steve Barrett on PR: Sorrell legacy lies in the balance
Much of the analyst commentary about WPP post-Sorrell betrays a fundamental lack of understanding about modern marketing and communications.
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WPP CEO Sorrell's final thoughts on PR
Before he resigned as CEO, Martin Sorrell gave PRWeek his thoughts on the PR industry and WPP's agencies in the PR and public affairs sectors.
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Zuck transformation proves power of communication
The awkward and sweaty young man in a hoodie has evolved into a confident and effective communicator who is a good front person for Facebook.
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