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     <title><![CDATA[Burson-Marsteller Hong Kong wins Megaman's Frankfurt trade show's PR assignment]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Megaman, leading German energy saving lamp brand, has chosen Burson-Marsteller Hong Kong (BMHK) to be its PR partner to support their participation in Light + Building 2010, Frankfurt to be held on 11-16 April 2010.]]></description>
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     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ruder Finn to handle the Hong Kong Design Centre's Expo programme]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) has selected Ruder Finn to handle the communications of its six-month exhibition that will run during the Shanghai 2010 World Expo.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_03/Ruder-Finn-to-handle-the-Hong-Kong-Design-Centres-Expo-programme/39182?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:32:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[PR agencies swap executive talent in North Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - Edelman has named Kuniko Okuwaki as its deputy MD in Japan, inheriting many operational duties from former MD, Margaret Key (pictured), who has joined Burson-Marsteller as its market leader in South Korea.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_03/PR-agencies-swap-executive-talent-in-North-Asia/39179?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:55:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ruder Finn to handle Givenchy's PR in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Luxury fashion brand, Givenchy has appointed Ruder Finn as its public relations agency-of-record in China.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_03/Ruder-Finn-to-handle-Givenchys-PR-in-China/39109?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:33:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Former Burson-Marsteller chief Bill Rylance sets up Watatawa consulting and strategic investment firm in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Former Burson-Marsteller (BM) Asia-Pacific chairman, Bill Rylance (pictured), has launched Watatawa, a communications consulting and strategic investment firm, in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_03/Former-Burson-Marsteller-chief-Bill-Rylance-sets-up-Watatawa-consulting-and-strategic-investment-firm-in-Singapore/39054?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Bite Communications wins key HP account in APAC, EMEA]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Hewlett-Packard has handed Bite Communications its corporate innovation and sustainability communications account in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_03/Bite-Communications-wins-key-HP-account-in-APAC-EMEA/39008?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Burson-Marsteller Australia partners with icon.pr in Melbourne]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY - Burson-Marsteller (B-M) Australia is now affiliated with the digital PR firm icon.pr to strengthen its presence in Melbourne.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Burson-Marsteller-Australia-partners-with-iconpr-in-Melbourne/38963?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:22:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Betterway/Publicis-Dialog wins Shanghai World Expo's Information &amp; Communication Pavilion account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - Betterway/Publicis-Dialog has been appointed as the event agency for the Information and Communication Pavillion at the Shanghai World Expo.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/BetterwayPublicis-Dialog-wins-Shanghai-World-Expos-Information--Communication-Pavilion-account/38933?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:25:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Youth Olympic Games appoints Ogilvy Public Relations for global communications brief]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC) has appointed Ogilvy Public Relations as its PR agency partner to take on a global communications plan for the international multi-sport event.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Youth-Olympic-Games-appoints-Ogilvy-Public-Relations-for-global-communications-brief/38927?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Health Promotion Board pitches PR retainer account in Singapore currently handled by Edelman]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The Health Promotion Board (HPB) of Singapore has put out a tender for a public relations agency to handle its PR programmes for the year.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Health-Promotion-Board-pitches-PR-retainer-account-in-Singapore-currently-handled-by-Edelman/38902?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Text 100 wins Yahoo7 public relations account in Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY – Yahoo7, the joint venture between digital corporation Yahoo and Australia’s Seven Network launched in January 2006, has appointed Text 100 with its PR duties following a four-way pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Text-100-wins-Yahoo7-public-relations-account-in-Australia/38908?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:16:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Singapore Art Museum appoints Fulford PR for retainer account and Singapore Biennale brief]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The National Heritage Board’s Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has awarded Fulford Public Relations its public relations retainer account to help promote the museum’s programmes and the upcoming Singapore Biennale.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Singapore-Art-Museum-appoints-Fulford-PR-for-retainer-account-and-Singapore-Biennale-brief/38872?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:55:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Fleishman-Hillard opens New Delhi office]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI – Fleishman-Hillard has opened a wholly owned office in New Delhi, its second bureau in India.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Fleishman-Hillard-opens-New-Delhi-office/38822?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[PR Report Cards: Ogilvy PR and Hill &amp; Knowlton perform well in 2009]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Budgets and resources were squeezed, but it was not a bad year as PR moved towards a more rounded offering. Here are the report cards for 20 PR agencies in the region, arranged in alphabetical order.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/PR-Report-Cards-Ogilvy-PR-and-Hill--Knowlton-perform-well-in-2009/38832?src=rss</link>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:46:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hill &amp; Knowlton appoints Catriona Booth Australasia GM]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY – Hill &amp; Knowlton has appointed Catriona Booth (pictured), former director of international communications at Warner Bros Entertainment, to the newly created post of general manager for its Australasia corporate unit.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Hill--Knowlton-appoints-Catriona-Booth-Australasia-GM/38794?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Nicol Nicolson]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:50:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) launches media tender for PR in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) has launched a tender for a media agency to provide full public relations services in China.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Infocomm-Development-Authority-IDA-launches-media-tender-for-PR-in-China/38789?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Lai Ee Na]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Levi's Asia-Pacific hires Tod Gimbel as senior director of corporate affairs]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Levi Strauss &amp; Co (Levi’s) has appointed Tod Gimbel (pictured) as its senior director of corporate affairs based in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Levis-Asia-Pacific-hires-Tod-Gimbel-as-senior-director-of-corporate-affairs/38786?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:19:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Former Patroids MD Karen Flynn sets up Siren-Communication in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Former managing director of local creative shop Patriods, Karen Flynn (pictured), has set up Siren-Communication in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Former-Patroids-MD-Karen-Flynn-sets-up-Siren-Communication-in-Singapore/38788?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:19:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Edelman wins Amadeus Asia-Pacific communications account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – Amadeus, a technology-solutions company focused on the travel sector, has appointed Edelman as its communications agency-of-record across Asia-Pacific following a competitive tender process.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Edelman-wins-Amadeus-Asia-Pacific-communications-account/38744?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:49:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Dolby names Ogilvy PR as its public relations agency-of-record in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Entertainment technology developer, Dolby Laboratories, has named Ogilvy PR as its public relations agency-of-record in Greater China following a competitive pitch involving two other agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Dolby-names-Ogilvy-PR-as-its-public-relations-agency-of-record-in-China/38733?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick to handle Israel's Expo business]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State has appointed Weber Shandwick Shanghai as is public relations partner at the World Expo 2010.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Weber-Shandwick-to-handle-Israels-Expo-business/38666?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Space U8 appoints Crush for creative and public relations in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR – Commercial development Space U8 has appointed Crush Communications as its creative and public relations agency in Malaysia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Space-U8-appoints-Crush-for-creative-and-public-relations-in-Malaysia/38664?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:19:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Diageo set to review regional PR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Global drinks giant Diageo is set to review its regional public relations retainer account, currently head-quartered in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_02/Diageo-set-to-review-regional-PR/38669?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Tourism New Zealand appoints Hill &amp; Knowlton in Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY – Tourism New Zealand has appointed Hill &amp; Knowlton (H&amp;K) as its public relations agency-of-record in Australia following a competitive pitch that included five shortlisted agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Tourism-New-Zealand-appoints-Hill--Knowlton-in-Australia/38647?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:14:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Fleishman-Hillard integrates McGregors International to bolster operations in Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY – Fleishman-Hillard has joined forces with independent PR boutique McGregors International to bolster its capabilities in Sydney and expand its presence in Australia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Fleishman-Hillard-integrates-McGregors-International-to-bolster-operations-in-Australia/38615?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:17:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Two Up Front secures Soccer Sevens PR contract]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Two Up Front has signed an agreement to handle worldwide public relations and media management for the Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) IP Global International Soccer Sevens for the next two years.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Two-Up-Front-secures-Soccer-Sevens-PR-contract/38599?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Marie Green]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Edelman Pegasus wins New Balance's PR account in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - Shoes and apparel brand New Balance has appointed Edelman Pegasus to its public relations account following a three-way pitch against Hill &amp; Knowlton and Butterfly.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Edelman-Pegasus-wins-New-Balances-PR-account-in-China/38594?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:52:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Fleishman-Hillard appoints Alex He as senior VP, GM in Shanghai]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Fleishman-Hillard has appointed Alex He (pictured) as senior vice-president and general manager of its Shanghai office.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Fleishman-Hillard-appoints-Alex-He-as-senior-VP-GM-in-Shanghai/38581?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Burson-Marsteller names Bob Pickard as Asia-Pacific chief]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – Burson-Marsteller (BM) has appointed Edelman’s North Asia head, Bob Pickard (pictured), as president and chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Burson-Marsteller-names-Bob-Pickard-as-Asia-Pacific-chief/38577?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:18:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[SATS appoints Edelman for corporate branding brief in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS), Singapore’s leading provider of airport services and food solutions, has appointed Edelman as its consultancy of record following a six-way pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/SATS-appoints-Edelman-for-corporate-branding-brief-in-Singapore/38560?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Shafaat Hussain appointed as Fleishman Hillard Singapore's senior vice-president.]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Former Text 100 regional client advocate Shafaat Hussain has joined Fleishman Hillard Singapore as its senior vice-president.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Shafaat-Hussain-appointed-as-Fleishman-Hillard-Singapores-senior-vice-president/38555?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Lai Ee Na]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Folli Follie hands China PR to Ruder Finn]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - Luxury jewellery and accessories brand Folli Follie has appointed Ruder Finn as its public relations agency-of-record in China following a competitive pitch that included local and international agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Folli-Follie-hands-China-PR-to-Ruder-Finn/38550?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick lands multi-million dollar international HP account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Technology giant HP has handed Weber Shandwick the account to handle its corporate communications across EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Canada.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Weber-Shandwick-lands-multi-million-dollar-international-HP-account/38544?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Matt Cartmell, PR Week UK]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mediaring appoints agencies]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - MediaRing has announced the appointment of its public relations, creative and web agencies for 2010.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Mediaring-appoints-agencies/38534?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Changi Airport Group pitches PR contract]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Changi Airport Group (CAG) has called a pitch for a two-year contract for public relations management. The account is reportedly worth S$250,000 (US$178,000) a year.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Changi-Airport-Group-pitches-PR-contract/38515?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Lai Ee Na]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Edelman steps up Kraft role as Cadbury agrees takeover bid]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Cadbury has agreed a takeover bid by Kraft after the US food giant substantially increased its bid for the confectionery firm.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Edelman-steps-up-Kraft-role-as-Cadbury-agrees-takeover-bid/38489?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Gemma O’Reilly]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Seema Rajarathnam joins Rediffusion Y&amp;R Public Relations]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI - Rediffusion Y&amp;R has appointed Seema Rajarathnam as general manager based out of the company's Bangalore office.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Seema-Rajarathnam-joins-Rediffusion-YR-Public-Relations/38494?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:25:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hill &amp; Knowlton appoints Lisa Wilkinson as marcomms SVP]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - Hill &amp; Knowlton has appointed Lisa Wilkinson as senior vice-president and marketing communications director.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Hill--Knowlton-appoints-Lisa-Wilkinson-as-marcomms-SVP/38497?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:08:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Live Issue... Embargoing the press release, period]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[It's the quintessential PR tool. But has the time come to tear up the press release?]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Live-Issue-Embargoing-the-press-release-period/38460?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:04:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Kronick wins CIPRA achievement award]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – The China International PR Association (CIPRA) has awarded president of Ogilvy PR North Asia Scott Kronick (pictured left) and brand marketing director of HP Jirong Shen the 2009 China PR Industry Achievement Award.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Kronick-wins-CIPRA-achievement-award/38478?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Marc Ha to take on a regional role at Text 100]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Marc Ha (pictured), the managing consultant of Text 100 Singapore, has been promoted to the role of Asean director, effective 1 February, in a series of promotions and appointment in Southeast Asia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Marc-Ha-to-take-on-a-regional-role-at-Text-100/38428?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:17:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[IsoWhey, Gilead and Sanofi-Aventis appoints Burson-Marsteller Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY - PR agency Burson-Marsteller (B-M) Australia has scooped the business for IsoWhey following a competitive pitch, along with project wins for existing clients Gilead and Sanofi-Aventis.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/IsoWhey-Gilead-and-Sanofi-Aventis-appoints-Burson-Marsteller-Australia/38402?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:25:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hill &amp; Knowlton Japan appoints Shoichi Yoshikawa as MD]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - Public relations agency Hill &amp; Knowlton (H&amp;K) Japan has hired Shoichi Yoshikawa (pictured) as the managing director.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Hill--Knowlton-Japan-appoints-Shoichi-Yoshikawa-as-MD/38379?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:22:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Airbus appoints Grayling to support corporate communications activities in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Airbus has hired Grayling to support its corporate communications activities in Singapore, after a competitive pitch with a number of undisclosed agencies in December 2009.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Airbus-appoints-Grayling-to-support-corporate-communications-activities-in-Singapore/38378?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:57:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UK PR recruitment company to launch in Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - London-based public relations and communications recruitment consultancy Prospect has opened its first office in Hong Kong.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/UK-PR-recruitment-company-to-launch-in-Asia/38374?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:28:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Yamato picks Bang PR for parcel service launch in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Yamato Transport, a subsidiary of leading logistics provider Yamato Holdings, has launched express door-to-door small parcel delivery services in Singapore through TNBT’s Bang PR.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Yamato-picks-Bang-PR-for-parcel-service-launch-in-Singapore/38369?src=rss</link>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Edelman appoints Mark Hass as president of China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[CHINA - PR firm Edelman has appointed the former chief executive officer of MS&amp;L Worldwide, Mark Hass (pictured), as president of Edelman China, effective 1 February.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Edelman-appoints-Mark-Hass-as-president-of-China/38366?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Marie Green]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:04:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mazda hires UP BrandBuzz after seven-way pitch]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - UP BrandBuzz has won Mazda Motors' creative account after a seven way pitch that involved Iris, Redcard, Kult, Religion and long-time incumbent JWT.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Mazda-hires-UP-BrandBuzz-after-seven-way-pitch/38367?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Fujitsu Asia appoints Waggener Edstrom for regional public relations]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Fujitsu Asia has appointed Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) as its public relations agency-of-record for the ASEAN region.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Fujitsu-Asia-appoints-Waggener-Edstrom-for-regional-public-relations/38358?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Lee Hwa retains Fulford as public relations partner in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Leading jeweller Lee Hwa Jewellery has renewed its public relations partnership with Fulford PR, marking the fourth year in the relationship.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Lee-Hwa-retains-Fulford-as-public-relations-partner-in-Singapore/38328?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:54:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Glodow Nead Communications appoints Yeo Hwee Peng as director of Asian markets]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Leading public relations agency, Glodow Nead Communications, appoints Yeo Hwee Peng (pictured) as director of Asian markets at the agency's first international office in Asia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Glodow-Nead-Communications-appoints-Yeo-Hwee-Peng-as-director-of-Asian-markets/38322?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Marie Green]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:32:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Waggener Edstrom resigns Samsung Hong Kong account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Waggener Edstrom has resigned Samsung Hong Kong's PR account after three years serving as the brand's agency-of-record.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Waggener-Edstrom-resigns-Samsung-Hong-Kong-account/38320?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:36:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Two Up Front brings World Corporate Golf Challenge to Hong Kong]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Two Up Front, Hong Kong-based sports event PR and publishing company, has secured a long-term license to host the Hong Kong leg of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) from the WCGC's parent company in Spain.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Two-Up-Front-brings-World-Corporate-Golf-Challenge-to-Hong-Kong/38319?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Bang PR bags briefs for Block Up and OsteoMilk in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Fruit of the Earth has appointed Bang PR to launch its sun-care range, Block Up in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2010_01/Bang-PR-bags-briefs-for-Block-Up-and-OsteoMilk-in-Singapore/38297?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:19:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Steve Dahllof named regional CEO of Ogilvy PR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Ogilvy PR has named Steve Dahllof (pictured), managing director of the network's global strategy and planning group, as Asia-Pacific CEO – the role vacated by Christopher Graves.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/Steve-Dahllof-named-regional-CEO-of-Ogilvy-PR/38285?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:14:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Texas Tourism appoints Weber Shandwick as Asian PR shop]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - Texas Tourism has chosen Weber Shandwick as its PR agency to lure business travellers and tourists from Asia, after a competitive pitch in September.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/Texas-Tourism-appoints-Weber-Shandwick-as-Asian-PR-shop/38246?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:44:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[GO Communications wins Tourism Victoria public relations account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR - GO Communications has been awarded the Tourism Victoria PR account after a multi-agency pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/GO-Communications-wins-Tourism-Victoria-public-relations-account/38242?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:12:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[World Gold Council appoints MS&amp;L for global communications brief]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - The World Gold Council (WGC) has appointed Publicis Groupe PR firm MS&amp;L Group for a global communications mandate to stimulate and sustain demand for gold.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/World-Gold-Council-appoints-MSL-for-global-communications-brief/38225?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:16:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[CSL names Waggener Edstrom PR AOR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Hong Kong mobile network operator CSL Limited has appointed Waggener Edstrom Hong Kong its public relations agency of record.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/CSL-names-Waggener-Edstrom-PR-AOR/38221?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:11:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Grey Public Relations India hires Tara Kapur as VP and head of PR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI - Grey Public Relations has appointed Tara Kapur (pictured) as the vice-president and head of PR in India.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/Grey-Public-Relations-India-hires-Tara-Kapur-as-VP-and-head-of-PR/38205?src=rss</link>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:55:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Religare awards PR account to LINOpinion]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI - Financial services brand brand Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) has appointed LINOpinion as its communications partner in India.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/Religare-awards-PR-account-to-LINOpinion/38183?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:15:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Meilin Wong Sandberg takes Asia-Pacific role at Waggener Edstrom]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Meilin Wong Sandberg (pictured) has been appointed Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's client development director for Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_12/Meilin-Wong-Sandberg-takes-Asia-Pacific-role-at-Waggener-Edstrom/38177?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:37:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UNAIDS launches Chinese AIDS awareness initiatives]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - The Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and Ogilvy PR Worldwide have launched an educational initiative to raise awareness of the growing threat of HIV/AIDS in mainland China, releasing two reports that offer relevant statistics and address the human aspects of the disease.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/UNAIDS-launches-Chinese-AIDS-awareness-initiatives/38053?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Former SCMP editor Elaine Chan joins Financial Dynamics]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Elaine Chan (pictured), the former editor of the South China Morning Post (SCMP), is joining financial public relations consultancy Financial Dynamics (FD) as senior vice-president.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Former-SCMP-editor-Elaine-Chan-joins-Financial-Dynamics/38010?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:14:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Iprex names new Asia-Pacific president]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Peter Wilkinson, CEO of Australian-based corporate affairs agency Wilkinson PR, has been named Asia-Pacific president of global public relations network Iprex, dislodging long-time president David Ketchum (pictured).]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Iprex-names-new-Asia-Pacific-president/38001?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick wins NZTE 2010 Shanghai World Expo contract]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), New Zealand’s national economic development agency, has appointed Weber Shandwick Shanghai to represent its presence at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo following a competitive pitch against undisclosed agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Weber-Shandwick-wins-NZTE-2010-Shanghai-World-Expo-contract/37997?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Live Issue... Asia’s national brands rise in profile]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[A new survey points to the importance of a long-term approach to nation branding.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Live-Issue-Asias-national-brands-rise-in-profile/37990?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:52:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Baldwin Boyle Shand names Patricia Tweed as managing director of Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Baldwin Boyle Shand (BBS) has appointed former Weber Shandwick SVP, Patricia Tweed (pictured), as managing director of its Singapore operation.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Baldwin-Boyle-Shand-names-Patricia-Tweed-as-managing-director-of-Singapore/37979?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Staff policies drive reputation in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - Respectful treatment of employees is the most important factor behind a strong corporate reputation in China, according to a new report conducted by market research company Harris Interactive.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Staff-policies-drive-reputation-in-China/37977?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken and Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[STC Associates names Swati Katakam regional director for India]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI - Global brand management firm STC Associates has appointed former Grey PR Cell VP, Swati Katakam (pictured), as regional director to lead its expansion in India.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/STC-Associates-names-Swati-Katakam-regional-director-for-India/37947?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Publicis Groupe to restructure global PR opperations under MS&amp;L]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Publicis Groupe is set to announce plans to restructure its global public relations operations under one MS&amp;L Group umbrella in an effort to transform the agency brand into a global heavyweight and act as the face of Publicis Groupe's PR entities.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/UPDATE-Publicis-Groupe-to-restructure-global-PR-opperations-under-MSL/37904?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines appoints Dentsu to Japan account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - Delta Air Lines has reportedly inked a deal with Dentsu to lobby Japanese politicians on its behalf in an effort to lure Japan Airlines (JAL) into its SkyTeam network - a development that comes after Fleishman-Hillard severed its ties with the airline due to conflicting accounts.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Delta-Air-Lines-appoints-Dentsu-to-Japan-account/37812?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick picks up Youth Week, Bristow PR accounts in Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY - The Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has appointed Weber Shandwick and Octagon, a sports and entertainment marketing agency, to handle public relations and event duties for its National Youth Week next year.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_11/Weber-Shandwick-picks-up-Youth-Week-Bristow-PR-accounts-in-Australia/37724?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:47:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hill &amp; Knowlton named AOR of UN Climate Change Conference]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Hill &amp; Knowlton has been named the communications partner for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held in December in Copenhagen.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Hill--Knowlton-named-AOR-of-UN-Climate-Change-Conference/37707?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:53:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[HAVE YOUR SAY: Should bloggers be forced to disclose their links with brands?]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Singapore's Media Development Authority is looking at introducing regulations that would require bloggers to declare any links with brands.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/HAVE-YOUR-SAY-Should-bloggers-be-forced-to-disclose-their-links-with-brands/37641?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:58:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick named Vodafone Hutchison's AOR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY - Vodafone Hutchison Australia has appointed Weber Shandwick as its public relations agency-of-record in the market following competitive pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Weber-Shandwick-named-Vodafone-Hutchisons-AOR/37639?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:14:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Judges pick shortlisted entries for Asia-Pacific PR Awards]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - After an intensive day of judging the shortlisted entries for the Asia-Pacific PR Awards have been chosen.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Judges-pick-shortlisted-entries-for-Asia-Pacific-PR-Awards/37524?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kate Nicholson]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Yao Ming to push anti-smoking message in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - The Chinese Government has enlisted Yao Ming to act as a spokesperson for a new nationwide anti-smoking drive.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Yao-Ming-to-push-anti-smoking-message-in-China/37520?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:31:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Alcatel-Lucent hires Scott Sykes to lead regional communications]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - French telco Alcatel-Lucent has appointed Scott Sykes as director of media and external relations for Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Alcatel-Lucent-hires-Scott-Sykes-to-lead-regional-communications/37505?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:48:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Red Bull hires Eric Thain as communications director]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Eric Thain, previously the consumer director for China at Weber Shandwick in Beijing, has joined Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull as communications director, Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Red-Bull-hires-Eric-Thain-as-communications-director/37501?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:28:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[FD names Beijing VP to oversee public affairs practice]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - FD, the strategic communications business of FTI Consulting, is to launch a public affairs practice in China and has enlisted Manning Selvage &amp; Lee's Jack Zhang (pictured) to head up the unit.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/FD-names-Beijing-VP-to-oversee-public-affairs-practice/37488?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:48:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ruder Finn awarded PR for BusinessWeek event]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - BusinessWeek has appointed Ruder Finn as its communications partner for the publication's CEO Forum in Beijing.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Ruder-Finn-awarded-PR-for-BusinessWeek-event/37484?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick to boost HSBC Emerging Market Index]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - HSBC has brought in Weber Shandwick to help promote the &quot;most international campaign&quot; it has ever launched.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Weber-Shandwick-to-boost-HSBC-Emerging-Market-Index/37417?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Alec Mattinson, PR Week]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:18:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Burson-Marsteller wins global business for Cool nrg]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY - Public relations agency Burson-Marsteller has been appointed to the global PR business of Cool nrg, a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to action on climate change.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Burson-Marsteller-wins-global-business-for-Cool-nrg/37409?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Impact Asia appoints Kate O'Shea as joint head in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Independent PR agency network Impact Asia has appointed Kate O’Shea (pictured) to share the helm of its Singapore office with Amy Wright, co-director and partner.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Impact-Asia-appoints-Kate-OShea-as-joint-head-in-Singapore/37403?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:04:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick appointed ahead of Dutch-Japanese trade anniversary]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - The Holland Business Promotion Office (HBPO) has appointed Weber Shandwick as public relations partner in Japan as it prepares to celebrate the 400th anniversary of a trading agreement between the two nations.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Weber-Shandwick-appointed-ahead-of-Dutch-Japanese-trade-anniversary/37380?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:03:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Bite poised to acquire Upstream Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Upstream Asia is set to become part of Bite Communications, a Europe- and US-based consultancy, as part of a global acquisition plan.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Bite-poised-to-acquire-Upstream-Asia/37367?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:38:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Yeo returns to Kreab Gavin Anderson to lead investor relations]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Public relations firm Kreab Gavin Anderson has named Jenny Yeo director and head of its Asia (ex-Japan) investor relations practice.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/Yeo-returns-to-Kreab-Gavin-Anderson-to-lead-investor-relations/37362?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[MDA appoints Edelman for PR in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has appointed Edelman as its public relations partner in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_10/MDA-appoints-Edelman-for-PR-in-Singapore/37359?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:37:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Beijing looks to Hill &amp; Knowlton for global image boost]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - Authorities in the Chinese capital have selected Hill &amp; Knowlton to handle its global communications account, marking the first time the city has retained a PR agency.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/Beijing-looks-to-Hill--Knowlton-for-global-image-boost/37298?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Arun Sudhaman, PR Week]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:07:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[World Trade Centers Association appoints DT Communications for Shanghai Expo]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Public relations and marketing communications consultancy DT Communications Asia-Pacific (DT Asia) has been appointed as the official event planner and sponsorship manager for the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/World-Trade-Centers-Association-appoints-DT-Communications-for-Shanghai-Expo/37297?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:01:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Malaysia call PR pitch]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR - The Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Malaysia (TM) are believed to have issued a PR tender in Malaysia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/Ministry-of-Tourism-and-Tourism-Malaysia-call-PR-pitch/37280?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:34:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Asobio hands Weber Shandwick PR account for flagship store launch in Shanghai]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - Weber Shandwick will handle the launch of the flagship store of Italian fashion brand Asobio in Shanghai.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/Asobio-hands-Weber-Shandwick-PR-account-for-flagship-store-launch-in-Shanghai/37265?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:05:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick to launch Korean office]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SEOUL - Weber Shandwick is set to launch an operation in the Korean market, having lured Edelman Korea's managing director Tyler Kim to lead the office.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/Weber-Shandwick-to-launch-Korean-office/37246?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Edelman promotes Lankester and Coory in North Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Edelman has promoted Charles Lankester (pictured) to president for North Asia, a newly created position.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/Edelman-promotes-Lankester-and-Coory-in-North-Asia/37237?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[David Blecken]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:03:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[GolinHarris to manage PR for Habitat for Humanity project]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Habitat for Humanity China has tasked GolinHarris with the public relations duties of the 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, an event that will include construction in China and the territory surrounding the Mekong River.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/GolinHarris-to-manage-PR-for-Habitat-for-Humanity-project/37174?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:16:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[HIT Entertainment hands Grayling Asia-Pacific PR account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG -  Independent children's entertainment producer HIT Entertainment has appointed Grayling in Hong Kong to its public relations account in Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/HIT-Entertainment-hands-Grayling-Asia-Pacific-PR-account/37048?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:12:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[McCurry verdict: McDonald's 'must focus on local relevance']]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR - In the wake of the McCurry ruling, McDonald's in Malaysia needs to be magnanimous and reaffirm its local connections, according to branding and PR experts.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/Public-Relationsarticle/2009_09/McCurry-verdict-McDonalds-must-focus-on-local-relevance/37031?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:24:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <author><![CDATA[Arun Sudhaman, PR Week]]></author>
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