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Japan's domestic playbook is no longer enough

Japan's domestic playbook is no longer enough

This week's newsletter examines the structural trends reshaping Japan's communications sector, Burson's hire of Jonty Summers, OPR's new A-P lineup, and much more.
Arun Sudhaman, David Blecken 10 Jun 2026
Of cockroaches & credibility🪳

Of cockroaches & credibility🪳

India's Cockroach Janta Party has 22 million Instagram followers, no formal ideology, and many lessons for communicators paying attention to the power of frustrated youth.
Arun Sudhaman 01 Jun 2026
The hard road from disruptor to respected sports brand

The hard road from disruptor to respected sports brand

The Enhanced Games and LIV Golf are two sporting properties with a shared challenge: getting attention and earning legitimacy are entirely different games.
David Blecken 27 May 2026
Vector rethinks global push as founder loses control

Vector rethinks global push as founder loses control

Japan's biggest PR firm had ambitious plans to overtake Edelman atop the global rankings, but a debt crisis has put an unconventional entrepreneur/entertainer in charge.
David Blecken 21 May 2026
Jim O'Leary to depart Weber Shandwick for Penta

Jim O'Leary to depart Weber Shandwick for Penta

Weber Shandwick's global president is leaving to become CEO of corporate advisory firm Penta.
Arun Sudhaman 14 May 2026
Industry vibe check 🌡️: one year on

Industry vibe check 🌡️: one year on

Arun Sudhaman 06 May 2026
The mighty status quo

The mighty status quo

Asia-Pacific emerges as the strongest advocate for reinventing corporate affairs, even as the function struggles to account for the risks ahead.
Arun Sudhaman 30 Apr 2026

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