Ex-Burson META leaders launch Paritee-backed firm Lisa Welsh and Iman Issa have founded North Seventy Five in partnership with European comms network Paritee.
PRAXIS A-P: "Earned media's currency is credibility" As cultural fragmentation collides with AI-driven content pollution, communications leaders at PRAXIS argued that credibility now demands more empathy, cultural intelligence and independent voices.
PRAXIS A-P: "No perfect solution" to geopolitical complexity, say public affairs leaders As the world fractures into competing regulatory spheres, companies are being explicitly forced to decide which governments take priority, even at the cost of market access elsewhere.
PRAXIS A-P: How communicators become business leaders At the inaugural PRAXIS Asia-Pacific in Singapore, former Rolls-Royce president Bicky Bhangu urged communicators to move from reactive counsel to proactive strategy, embedding communications into business decisions from the outset.
PRAXIS A-P: “It’s all about wanting proof, not promises” Facing pressure to prove impact, leaders from Haleon, Heineken, Kellanova and Airwallex told PRAXIS Asia-Pacific that corporate affairs is being reinvented — from message control to strategic impact and resilience, even if that means losing control.
Edelman names new president as Matt Harrington becomes executive vice chairman Advertising veteran Mainardo de Nardis is Edelman's new president and chief operating officer, with Brian Buchwald also taking on a newly-created global role.
Weber Shandwick promotes Shashikanth Someshwar to India CEO Shashikanth Someshwar takes charge of Weber Shandwick India following the exit of Valerie Pinto earlier this year.