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PR 2030: "Strategic" perception belies functional reality

PR 2030: "Strategic" perception belies functional reality

The inaugural PR 2030 Transformation Study finds communicators across Asia, the Middle East and Africa winning the argument on strategic value, but without the access or responsibility that should follow.
David Blecken 13 Aug 2026
The battle for GEO

The battle for GEO

As search becomes a reputation environment, questions about GEO ownership risk diminishing the full communications remit.
Arun Sudhaman 31 Jul 2026
The government dividend ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

The government dividend ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

As 'cockroach' protests erode the state's credibility, new data reveals the PR sector's growing proximity to power.
Arun Sudhaman 24 Jul 2026
Africa Consultancy Performance Index: Leaders' Shortlist

Africa Consultancy Performance Index: Leaders' Shortlist

Earned First's Index Champions will be revealed at PRAXIS Africa in Nairobi on 26 August.
Arun Sudhaman 16 Jul 2026
The CCO's unsteady ascent ๐Ÿ“ˆ

The CCO's unsteady ascent ๐Ÿ“ˆ

As communicators take a seat at the top table, they must work out how they are going to stay there.
David Blecken 18 Jun 2026
Leadership lacks credibility in GEO era, Burson study finds

Leadership lacks credibility in GEO era, Burson study finds

Research shows that corporate brands and leaders can be highly visible in AI-generated answers yet completely fail to win audience trust for lack of proof.
David Blecken 03 Jun 2026
Introducing Earned First's Workplace Monitor

Introducing Earned First's Workplace Monitor

Our new research programme will offer a comprehensive assessment of employee sentiment and satisfaction at both PR agencies and in-house departments across Asia-Pacific.
David Blecken 27 May 2026

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