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Arun Sudhaman

Arun Sudhaman

Bengaluru
Arun Sudhaman is a global media entrepreneur and journalist, and founding editor of Earned First. He has spent more than two decades reporting on PR and communications, with deep insight across both established and emerging markets.
Earned First Awards: Final extension ⌛️

Earned First Awards: Final extension ⌛️

In response to popular demand, entries will remain open until 20 July.
Arun Sudhaman 08 Jul 2026
Finn Partners acquires Australia's Honner

Finn Partners acquires Australia's Honner

Finn's acquisition of the financial and corporate comms agency marks the independent firm's expansion into the Australian market.
Arun Sudhaman 08 Jul 2026
Real Chemistry launches APAC hub via Spurwing acquisition

Real Chemistry launches APAC hub via Spurwing acquisition

Spurwing founder Emma Thompson becomes president of APAC growth at world's biggest healthcare communications firm.
Arun Sudhaman 07 Jul 2026
Julianna Richter exits Ogilvy PR

Julianna Richter exits Ogilvy PR

Julianna Richter is leaving Ogilvy PR after six years as global CEO
Arun Sudhaman 02 Jul 2026
Earned First Awards: Less than one week left ⌛️

Earned First Awards: Less than one week left ⌛️

Entries to the inaugural Earned First Asia-Pacific Awards will close on 7 July.
Arun Sudhaman 02 Jul 2026
Cannes learns context 🦁

Cannes learns context 🦁

As someone who has chronicled the PR sector's uneven emergence at Cannes since 2009, there are good reasons for optimism.
Arun Sudhaman 01 Jul 2026
Cannes: Relationships over algorithms

Cannes: Relationships over algorithms

Insights from an Earned First/Zeno dinner that brought together marketing and communications leaders as Cannes 2026 drew to a close.
Arun Sudhaman 01 Jul 2026

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