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Hire of Carol Potter will help Edelman expand brand business: David Brain
ASIA-PACIFIC – Edelman has hired former BBDO China president and CEO Carol Potter as executive vice-chairman for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa as it continues its efforts to build a stronger brand offering and challenge ad agencies head-on for business.
BBDO's Chris Thomas steps up to head the Americas amid regional changes
GLOBAL - After nine years as head of BBDO in Asia, Chris Thomas has been appointed CEO of the Americas for the agency. He will be replaced by Jean-Paul Burge as Asia chairman and CEO.
Proximity Live managing partners resign to set up consultancy
SHANGHAI - After co-founding the PR agency Proximity Live in 2007, its managing directors Angelito Tan and Jude Robert resigned on Saturday and have announced the launch of a new luxury advisory firm—Robert, Tan & Gao Consulting (RTG)—along with new partner Eddie Gao and newly appointed general manager Simon Tung.
VIDEO: BBDO on innovation and client relationships in China
SHANGHAI - As the BBDO network celebrates its 20th anniversary in China, Campaign speaks with Carol Potter, president and CEO for Greater China and Chris Thomas, chairman and CEO for Asia, the Middle East and Africa about the agency's key milestones and future plans in China.
BBDO Proximity Greater China announces three senior promotions
GREATER CHINA - BBDO Proximity Greater China has announced three senior internal promotions, including Hans Lopez-Vito to executive planning director for Greater China, Rick Doerr to regional business development director and MD of BBDO Hong Kong, and JC Catibog to MD of BBDO Guangzhou.
Platinum Guild picks BBDO to build China business
SHANGHAI – The Platinum Guild International (PGI) has appointed BBDO to handle its creative duties in China, following a pitch that also included TBWA and Sapientnitro.
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