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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.
Campbell Hanley named Edelman Japan CEO

Campbell Hanley named Edelman Japan CEO

Campbell Hanley departs Omnicom PR to replace Meghan Barstow at Edelman.
David Blecken 04 Nov 2026
Brand appeal meets workplace reality

Brand appeal meets workplace reality

Earned First's APAC Workplace Monitor finds that while big brands still have a strong draw for employees, many view culture as more important.
David Blecken 30 Oct 2026
A redefinition of success

A redefinition of success

The strongest work at the Earned First Asia-Pacific Awards highlights the potential for communications to have a greater impact on business, policy and society.
David Blecken 22 Oct 2026
Sequencr AI names Jeremy Seow president

Sequencr AI names Jeremy Seow president

David Blecken 21 Oct 2026
The earned imperative 🎪

The earned imperative 🎪

PRAXIS Asia-Pacific hosted an industry grappling with identity issues, C-suite credibility and AI deployment as Asian brands find their voice globally.
David Blecken 16 Oct 2026
PR's measurement gaps are more than a tactical challenge

PR's measurement gaps are more than a tactical challenge

David Blecken 16 Oct 2026
PRAXIS A-P: Rebuilding trust, influence and search in the age of agentic AI

PRAXIS A-P: Rebuilding trust, influence and search in the age of agentic AI

AI is reshaping how people perceive brands, prompting communicators to rethink how they build credibility.
David Blecken 13 Oct 2026

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