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Making sense of mergers 🧩

Making sense of mergers 🧩

Agency mergers are no longer a novelty in PR, but familiarity has not made their outcomes any more predictable in a sector where culture and talent remain crucial.
Arun Sudhaman 20 Feb 2026
OPR's umbrella takes shape ☂️

OPR's umbrella takes shape ☂️

By merging Golin and Ketchum and integrating Porter Novelli into FleishmanHillard, Omnicom Public Relations is seeking to simplify the largest PR group ever assembled, as client needs become more complex.
Arun Sudhaman 12 Feb 2026
Momentum brings responsibility ⚖️

Momentum brings responsibility ⚖️

At PRAXIS MENA in Abu Dhabi, senior communicators argued that rapid growth and confidence across the region must now be matched by courage, cultural intelligence and a sharper focus on tangible impact.
Arun Sudhaman 06 Feb 2026
Comms beyond consensus

Comms beyond consensus

A World Economic Forum shaped by geopolitical rupture and AI acceleration is forcing corporate communicators to rethink how trust, legitimacy and influence are earned.
Arun Sudhaman 26 Jan 2026
The magic mountain returns 🏔️

The magic mountain returns 🏔️

Arun Sudhaman 16 Jan 2026
2026 bets & warnings 🔮

2026 bets & warnings 🔮

Arun Sudhaman 06 Jan 2026
Spectres at the feast 👻

Spectres at the feast 👻

Arun Sudhaman 24 Dec 2025

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