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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 at Cannes 2026 🦁

Earned First at Cannes 2026 🦁

Join us at our Cannes events or follow our coverage from the Croisette.
Arun Sudhaman 11 Jun 2026
Golin Ketchum takes flight

Golin Ketchum takes flight

Omnicom PR's Golin Ketchum launches with a new brand and leadership team.
Arun Sudhaman 10 Jun 2026
Japan's domestic playbook is no longer enough

Japan's domestic playbook is no longer enough

This week's newsletter examines the structural trends reshaping Japan's communications sector, Burson's hire of Jonty Summers, OPR's new A-P lineup, and much more.
Arun Sudhaman, David Blecken 10 Jun 2026
Podcast: Burson's Red Surtida on GEO's 'credibility paradox'

Podcast: Burson's Red Surtida on GEO's 'credibility paradox'

Burson's Asia-Pacific head of intelligence and transformation joins the podcast to explore how AI answer engines assess brand content.
Arun Sudhaman 10 Jun 2026
Omnicom PR's Asia-Pacific lineup takes shape

Omnicom PR's Asia-Pacific lineup takes shape

A number of agency leaders from FleishmanHillard, Golin and Weber Shandwick have accepted new positions under newly-installed Omnicom PR CEO Joanne Wong.
Arun Sudhaman 04 Jun 2026
Ex-Sodali leaders establish capital markets advisory firm

Ex-Sodali leaders establish capital markets advisory firm

Alleato opens with 35 people across three Australian cities, including the acquisition of design agency Rifle Media.
Arun Sudhaman 03 Jun 2026
Former Allison affiliates launch new consultancy brands

Former Allison affiliates launch new consultancy brands

Arun Sudhaman 01 Jun 2026

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