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PRAXIS MENA: Why brands can’t buy relevance

PRAXIS MENA: Why brands can’t buy relevance

Brand and agency leaders argued that relevance cannot be bought through spend or scale alone, pointing instead to culture, consistency and earned trust as the real drivers of attention.
David Blecken 06 Feb 2026
Emily Poon named CEO at Singapore Institute of Directors

Emily Poon named CEO at Singapore Institute of Directors

Emily Poon takes on leadership role after departing Ogilvy PR last year.
Arun Sudhaman 06 Feb 2026
Atul Sharma joins Value 360 as CEO

Atul Sharma joins Value 360 as CEO

Atul Sharma arrives at Indian independent after recently departing Ruder Finn.
Arun Sudhaman 05 Feb 2026
PRAXIS MENA: CCO role recalibrates as strategy, data & judgement converge

PRAXIS MENA: CCO role recalibrates as strategy, data & judgement converge

Mubadala CCO Brian Lott and former UK government communications chief Alex Aiken highlighted how communications leadership is evolving toward greater visibility, judgement and strategic responsibility.
Arun Sudhaman, David Blecken 05 Feb 2026
Edelman posts 4% revenue decline in 2025

Edelman posts 4% revenue decline in 2025

"This is not a business that rewards passivity," says Richard Edelman, as the world’s biggest PR firm reports a third straight year of revenue decline — to $950m.
Arun Sudhaman 04 Feb 2026
PRAXIS MENA: Context and earned trust vital to strengthening UAE reputation

PRAXIS MENA: Context and earned trust vital to strengthening UAE reputation

Despite a broadly positive perception, the country must find a way to combat "conspiracy theories" and win over neutral observers around the world.
David Blecken 04 Feb 2026
PRAXIS MENA: "AI forces agencies to have honest conversations with clients"

PRAXIS MENA: "AI forces agencies to have honest conversations with clients"

Arun Sudhaman 04 Feb 2026

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