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Global

MHP called in for major Saudi transportation project

John Owens, PRWeek UK May 21, 2013

LONDON: The Saudi Arabian government has hired MHP Communications to promote a multi-billion-dollar public transportation project.

Hershey begins review of global comms partnerships

Lindsay Stein May 17, 2013

HERSHEY, PA: Chocolate giant The Hershey Company has issued a wide-ranging RFI to find one or more PR agencies to handle global corporate communications, brand communications, and social media.

Luca wins Meliá Hotels' global comms work

John Owens, PRWeek UK May 15, 2013

LONDON: Spanish hotels group Meliá Hotels International has brought on Luca as it consolidates its global comms work.

Miele names CatchOn PR AOR in Hong Kong

Benjamin Li, Campaign Asia-Pacific May 15, 2013

HONG KONG: German luxury appliance brand Miele has handed its Hong Kong PR account to CatchOn Communications after a competitive pitch.

BlackBerry targets brands with BBM launch on iOS, Android

Matthew Chapman, Marketing May 15, 2013

WATERLOO, ONTARIO: BlackBerry plans to launch its BlackBerry Messenger service on iOS and Android platforms this summer.

Nature Valley awards integrated work to start-up

Chloe Smith, Campaign May 13, 2013

LONDON: General Mills has appointed Incahoots, a new independent agency, to handle integrated activity for its Nature Valley brand after a competitive three-way pitch.

Diverse, complex African PR market primed for growth

Connie Cho May 10, 2013

Africa is a region that is ripe for business, but industry experts say agencies interested in growing their footprints there should focus on local opportunities and talent instead of looking at the continent as one market.

Hilton names HL Group global AOR for luxury brands

Lindsay Stein May 08, 2013

MCLEAN, VA: Hilton Worldwide has selected HL Group as global AOR for its luxury Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brands following a competitive review.

Nokia selects C&W for global account

Lindsay Stein May 06, 2013

ESPOO, FINLAND: Nokia has selected Cohn & Wolfe as its agency partner for global communications support.

Edelman taps Paluska as global chair of tech practice

Lindsay Stein May 01, 2013

NEW YORK: Edelman has appointed Joe Paluska, former VP of global communications and public policy at Better Place, as global chair of its technology practice, effective May 27.

BlackBerry parts ways with Good Relations

Lynsey Barber, PRWeek UK April 30, 2013

LONDON: BlackBerry will continue to work with Frank PR in the UK but has ended its relationship with Good Relations following a worldwide review of its communications lineup.

Huntsworth sells 20% of company to Asia's BlueFocus

Daniel Farey-Jones, PRWeek UK April 25, 2013

LONDON: Grayling owner Huntsworth has agreed to sell a 19.8% stake in its business to China-headquartered PR group BlueFocus, which it claimed would reduce debt and enable investment.

Newsmaker: K.C. Kavanagh, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

Lindsay Stein April 25, 2013

With more than 1,100 hotels worldwide, Starwood's SVP of global communications checks in daily to ensure brand messaging is consistent across all channels.

EBay appoints Carberry as VP of global comms

Lindsay Stein April 19, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA: EBay has appointed Joe Carberry, partner at Brunswick Group, to serve as VP of global communications for eBay Marketplaces.

Deft wins Guinness World Records contract

Daniel Farey-Jones, PRWeek UK April 15, 2013

LONDON: Guinness World Records has hired Deft Productions after a pitch to back the TV and video launch of its annual book.

Singapore ministry hires Asia PR Werkz

Racheal Lee, Campaign Asia-Pacific April 11, 2013

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development has selected Asia PR Werkz to support events and activities for the President's Challenge Social Enterprise Award.

Six-figure Commonwealth Games brief up for grabs

John Owens, PRWeek UK April 10, 2013

LONDON: Agencies are battling for work promoting the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, PRWeek UK understands.

Pegasus to promote Novo Nordisk cycling team

Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, PRWeek UK April 09, 2013

LONDON: Healthcare specialist Novo Nordisk has awarded Pegasus a global brief to promote a 100-plus-strong cycling team composed entirely of people with diabetes.

FXB, Ruder Finn showcase children's aid program

Brittaney Kiefer April 05, 2013

NEW YORK: Children's organization FXB International is conducting a campaign, with support from Ruder Finn, to showcase its three-year program to fight global poverty.

Kaplow's Richeson joins Fenton as chief digital officer

Lindsay Stein April 02, 2013

NEW YORK: Fenton has appointed David Richeson, former chief digital officer and MD at Kaplow Communications, as global chief digital officer.

Universal Music taps Tanous as global comms lead

Lindsay Stein April 01, 2013

SANTA MONICA, CA: Universal Music Group has appointed Will Tanous to serve in the newly created role of EVP and head of global communications, effective April 15.

Campaign basics remain the same on foreign soil

Ryan Gawn, Stratagem International April 01, 2013

As borders become more porous, identities more mingled, and ideas more diffuse, organizations find themselves communicating with audiences in new regions that are often politically complex, volatile, and at varying stages of development.

Spotlight: Rio de Janeiro

Sarah Shearman April 01, 2013

Eraldo Carneiro, international head of corporate comms at Petrobras and chairman of ABERJE, talks about the growing importance of PR in Rio.

Red Consultancy creates deputy CEO role for Duncan

John Owens, PRWeek UK March 28, 2013

LONDON: The Red Consultancy has named Amanda Duncan deputy CEO as part of a reshuffle following the departure of Andrew Baiden.

JWT India fires team behind controversial Ford ads

Jeremy Lee, Campaign March 26, 2013

LONDON: The JWT India creative team responsible for a series of print ads featuring images of scantily clad bound and gagged women in the back of a Ford car has been fired.

Chinese multinationals face hurdles in Western media

Brittaney Kiefer March 14, 2013

NEW YORK: While Chinese technology companies still struggle to overcome negative perceptions in Western media, they often receive positive coverage for their strategy and management, according to a study by Weber Shandwick and Prime Research.

Sepulveda rejoins Edelman in global client role

Lindsay Stein March 04, 2013

NEW YORK: Edelman has brought back Lisa Sepulveda, now Weber Shandwick's global consumer marketing president, to serve as president of global client relationship management.