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Gen Z: Evolving Social Media and Sports Preferences
February 25, 2022
The pandemic has brought all generations into the digital world to work, connect, socialize and be entertained. Members of Generation Z have lived their entire lives digitally, but as they come of age, they are cementing their status as purveyors of culture, drivers of consumer growth and are redefining the media landscape. FleishmanHillard’s TRUE Global Intelligence practice partnered with BlueCurrent China to release a global study on Generation Z in China, Japan and the UK...
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Cheryl Pan from BlueCurrent Hong Kong is named as one of the ‘Women to Watch Greater China 2022’ by Campaign Asia Pacific
January 30, 2022
Hong Kong, January 28, 2022 – BlueCurrent Hong Kong is exceptionally proud with the news that Cheryl Pan, Vice President, has been named one of the ‘Women to Watch Greater China 2022’ by Campaign Asia Pacific. Campaign Asia Pacific’s ‘Women to Watch Greater China’ seeks to identify women who have inspirational stories, strong business achievements and a passion for helping to drive the industry forward. Competition is fierce with just 30 exceptional female talent...
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FleishmanHillard Expands Guardforce AI Account Remit
November 18, 2021
Agency Selected to Support International Communications and Media Relations for the Leading Security Solutions Provider in Asia HONG KONG, November, 18 2021 — FleishmanHillard has been chosen to provide international communications and media relations support for Guardforce AI Co. Limited (“Guardforce AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GFAI)(NASDAQ:GFAIW), an integrated security solutions provider in Asia. FleishmanHillard will work closely with the Guardforce AI management team to develop and implement a comprehensive communications program to grow brand awareness internationally as Guardforce AI continues...
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#FHCannes: Chinese Myths and Legends
July 2, 2019
In China, last week’s insights can lose their currency in the blink of an eye. The market continues to evolve at an incredible pace as consumers constantly seek the thrall of the new. At Cannes International Festival of Creativity, four China marketing experts joined our own Rachel Catanach, president, Greater China, to debunk some commonly held but misguided perceptions about Chinese consumers in the Connecting Culturally in China session. Myth 1: Chinese consumers like big Western brands China marketing...
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FleishmanHillard Announces Leadership Transition in Hong Kong
January 29, 2019
HONG KONG, 29 January 2019 – FleishmanHillard has promoted Patrick Yu to general manager of its Hong Kong operations, effective immediately. Yu succeeds Geoff Bilbrough who has stepped down to return home to New Zealand. Yu will report to Rachel Catanach, FleishmanHillard’s senior partner and president of Greater China. Yu previously served as deputy general manager of FleishmanHillard’s Hong Kong office and will remain the Financial and Professional Services sector lead across Asia Pacific. A...
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FleishmanHillard Secures Six 2018 APAC SABRE Awards
September 13, 2018
FleishmanHillard won six awards at this year’s SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific, presented by The Holmes Report. The global PR and digital marketing agency earned recognition for its healthcare consultancy expertise and work on behalf of clients Paya Lebar Quarter, SAP, Johnson & Johnson and GoPro. The annual SABRE Awards APAC honor the most innovative and well-executed work in communications and public relations throughout the Asia-Pacific Region. Nominees must showcase their engagement, credibility and relationship building in the PR industry...
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FleishmanHillard Announces Hong Kong Leadership Changes
April 25, 2017
Geoff Bilbrough Named GM (right), Patrick Yu Named Deputy GM (left) HONG KONG, 25 April, 2017 – FleishmanHillard has appointed Geoff Bilbrough general manager of its Hong Kong operations. Bilbrough has been deputy general manager and senior vice president at FleishmanHillard since arriving in Hong Kong four years ago from New Zealand; he became partner in 2016. In his new role, he will report to former managing director Rachel Catanach, who remains FleishmanHillard's senior partner and...
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Vriens & Partners Signs Affiliation Agreement with FleishmanHillard in Asia Pacific
February 15, 2017
Government affairs consulting firm Vriens & Partners and global strategic communications firm FleishmanHillard today announced an affiliate partnership that leverages the considerable strategic consulting expertise of both agencies in Asia. Read the full article...
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StartmeupHK Festival: Celebrating Hong Kong’s Vibrant Startup Ecosystem
January 27, 2017
Last week, Invest Hong Kong’s second StartmeupHK Festival (January 16-20) drew well over 5,000 participants to events on subjects ranging from retail innovation and fashion technology to smart city, financial technology (FinTech) and health technology. Two topics quickly became recurring themes across events, artificial intelligence (AI) and the value of a good ecosystem - which was touted as a prerequisite for further development of start-up sectors. The festival kicked-off with the “Retail’s Cutting Edge” forum...
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FleishmanHillard Provides Support for SOPA 2017 Journalism Awards
December 21, 2016
The Society of Publishers in Asia, a Hong Kong-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in journalism, on Dec. 19 announced the call for entries for its “SOPA 2017 Awards for Editorial Excellence.” The 2017 Awards, which include new categories for Excellence in Journalistic Innovation and Excellence in Video Reporting, represent a world-class benchmark to recognize the best practices in journalism in Asia Pacific, while driving journalistic innovation across international, regional and local media platforms...