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David Blecken

David Blecken

Tokyo
David Blecken is Research & Insights Editor at Earned First, bringing nearly two decades reporting and research across the global communications industry, including senior editorial roles at Campaign Asia-Pacific and The Hoffman Agency.
Edelman appoints APAC production and studio leaders

Edelman appoints APAC production and studio leaders

David Blecken 07 Jul 2026
Silent abandonment a bigger brand risk than public outrage, says Ogilvy

Silent abandonment a bigger brand risk than public outrage, says Ogilvy

David Blecken 07 Jul 2026
We Communications names corporate and AI and data advisory leaders for APAC

We Communications names corporate and AI and data advisory leaders for APAC

David Blecken 06 Jul 2026
From creativity to the C-suite: comms themes that emerged from Cannes

From creativity to the C-suite: comms themes that emerged from Cannes

AI found rare optimism at Cannes, the CCO continued its evolution to enterprise strategist, Chinese brands are exporting culture, and earned trust is the only currency that survives an age of insularity.
David Blecken 01 Jul 2026
Cannes: Why human judgement matters more than ever in an AI world

Cannes: Why human judgement matters more than ever in an AI world

As AI becomes ubiquitous, sound judgement, good taste and the ability to build trust are valuable differentiators, according to communications leaders at a Penta roundtable in Cannes.
David Blecken 29 Jun 2026
Cannes: KitKat wins PR Grand Prix for 'Heist'

Cannes: KitKat wins PR Grand Prix for 'Heist'

Burson London was also named the inaugural PR Agency of the Year.
David Blecken 24 Jun 2026
The CCO's unsteady ascent 📈

The CCO's unsteady ascent 📈

As communicators take a seat at the top table, they must work out how they are going to stay there.
David Blecken 18 Jun 2026

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