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Edelman Announces Executive Appointments - Gail Becker and Alan VanderMolen

Edelman has named Gail Becker president of strategic partnerships and global integration, effective immediately.

Harold Burson "Report from Nuremberg" Released

Audible, Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audio-books and other spoken-word content is releasing a new audio production entitled Report from Nuremberg, a new audio production which blends journalism and history together to bring one as close as possible to the war trial of the century.

Edelman Spain Awarded Best International Agency

Marriott International Picks Karin Timpone New Marketing Head

Marriott International, Inc. has named Karin Timpone as their global marketing officer. Ms. Timpone is to lead the company's integrated global marketing for so-called "next generation travelers", according to the news.

Ketchum Acquires ICON International Communications Plus More Asia Market

Ketchum, a division of Omnicom Group, has announced the acquisition of ICON International Communications, Singapore's largest independently owned public relations consultancy. The new entity is to be branded Ketchum ICON. Also in the news, ICON's Australian and Indonesian operations, still owned and led by Phil Burfurd and Chris Gray, will continue to operate as part of Ketchum's network.

Ketchum Named Top Place to Work in PR by PR News

Ketchum, the leading global communications consultancy, was honored for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Top Places to Work in PR at PR News´annual Platinum PR Award luncheon. For the “Little Things Project” campaign, in partnership with DoubleTree, Ketchum received two honorable mentions in the categories of Branding and Wow!

Ruder Finn and Ipsos Group Release China Luxury Forecast

In a release from Ruder Finn and Ipsos Group, the 2014 China Luxury Forecast analyzes luxury purchasing trends in China. According to this latest report, consumers in mainland China and Hong Kong will actually level out their consumption of luxury goods over the course of this next year. Seeking more unique products, looking past brands, the expectations of these consumers is now focused on a higher level of professional support and a consumer experience. The report also suggests these trends mean more eCommerce in the region as well.

French/West/Vaughan Announces New Creative Head & Additional New Hires

French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s leading independent public relations and brand communications agencies, today announced the hiring of Glen Fellman as Senior Vice President/Chief Creative Officer, with oversight of the agency’s creative and interactive design teams.

Bing Introduces Hero Ads, the Best Search Mobile Ads to Date

Now strong visuals improve click-through rates even more, making Bing Hero Ads an excellent choice for advertisers targeting users on the go.

WIHP Retained by Louvre Hotels for SEO Boost

Hotel marketing agency WIHP has been retained by Louvre Hôtels Group, to deliver a complete range of SEO services for all the group hotel websites