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Vero acquires majority stake in SEA's Mad Hat Asia

Vero acquires majority stake in SEA's Mad Hat Asia

Deal takes Vero's fee income to $13.5m and deepens its integration of corporate and public affairs with cultural intelligence across the region.
Arun Sudhaman 23 Apr 2026
Presence without performance: Gulf internal comms study

Presence without performance: Gulf internal comms study

Nine in ten Gulf organisations have an internal communications function, but fewer than one in three think it actually works.
Arun Sudhaman 22 Apr 2026
Introducing the Earned First Awards

Introducing the Earned First Awards

Across the profession, awards have multiplied. Recognition for serious communications work hasn’t.
Arun Sudhaman 14 Apr 2026
No ordinary sale

No ordinary sale

WPP's heavily-trailed decision to sell Burson marks another watershed for the public relations sector.
Arun Sudhaman 13 Apr 2026
Edelman KSA CEO steps down

Edelman KSA CEO steps down

Elie Azzi has left Edelman after more than two years with the firm in Riyadh.
Arun Sudhaman 07 Apr 2026
FGS Global expands Asian PA offering with ex-Global Counsel hires

FGS Global expands Asian PA offering with ex-Global Counsel hires

The KKR-owned consultancy has recruited several former Global Counsel executives in Singapore, where it is also installing new leadership.
Arun Sudhaman 01 Apr 2026
SEC Newgate launches in Japan

SEC Newgate launches in Japan

Ex-Teneo MD joins to help firm support Japanese and international clients amid corporate and geopolitical upheaval.
David Blecken 17 Mar 2026

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