H+K advises CNOOC on $15.1B Nexen acquisition

by H+K Canada

February 28, 2013

Month: February 2013

H+K advises CNOOC on $15.1B Nexen acquisition

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This press release was originally published at www.hkstrategies.com on February 28, 2013. CALGARY, WASHINGTON & BEIJING, February 28, 2013 – Hill+Knowlton Strategies provided strategic counsel and campaign management to CNOOC Limited on its $15.1 billion acquisition of Canadian oil and gas company Nexen Inc., the largest-ever foreign acquisition by any Chinese company. The deal closed Monday, 25 February. CNOOC Limited is China’s largest … Read more

Developing an emotional quotient

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Why are so many energy companies getting into trouble and why is the implementation of infrastructure projects proving to be so hard in many developed countries? There are several reasons, many connected to the broader environment in which such companies are working.  Some of these reasons have been more discussed than others, but we’ll look … Read more

H+K named agency of record for InterContinental Hotels Group

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which owns and operates brands including Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, has selected Hill+Knowlton Strategies as its agency of record for corporate and brand public relations in Canada. We chose H+K based on its strategic thinking, creative problem solving and thought-leadership,” says Jo Allan, director of brand marketing for IHG Canada. … Read more

Deep pockets, shallow skills – Ottawa’s procurement problem

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This article was originally published on iPolitics on February 15, 2013 There’s been speculation in the media recently about Ottawa starting up a new procurement agency. Coming on the heels of several high-profile military procurements which either have fallen through or been met with controversy — such as the F-35 purchase — it’s clear our military procurement … Read more

BC budget 2013 – A first look

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong tabled the BC Liberal’s pre-election budget that anticipates small surpluses in each of the next three years. While the theme of the budget is Investing in Families, it is instead an austerity budget emphasizing the need for government to live within its means. There are few new spending measures, some … Read more

Speech from the Throne – Government priorities and opposition reaction

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Ontario Lieutenant-Governor David Onley outlined Premier Kathleen Wynne’s agenda today in her first Speech from the Throne. The speech focused on a number of policy initiatives the Wynne government will look to pursue this legislative session, placing equal emphasis on fiscal responsibility and social service reforms. The speech also marked the beginning of the legislative … Read more

Boomerang employee strengthens Hill+Knowlton Ottawa leadership

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Michelle McLean returns to H+K as vice-president and group leader TORONTO, ON – February 14, 2013 – Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada (H+K), the country’s top-rated PR and government relations firm, is known for its “boomerang employees” – those who leave the firm and return months or years later. The appointment of Michelle McLean to vice-president and … Read more

The Jenkins Report – Restructuring industrial investment

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Today’s presentation of Tom Jenkins’ report, Canada First: Leveraging Military Procurement Through Key Industrial Capabilities, signals yet another effort to stimulate a restructuring of Canadian procurement process. Today’s report provides strategic recommendations that, if implemented, should position Canada’s defence industry for long-term success. In September 2012, Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose tasked Special Advisor Tom … Read more

Reckitt Benckiser – brand positioning

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Hygiene Council (HC) – a think tank comprised of prominent doctors and professors who specialize in clinical microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases – was formed with grants from Reckitt Benckiser (RB). HC experts tour countries around the globe to share timely information about germ protection and disease prevention. Since 2006, we’ve organized the annual Canadian … Read more

PwC online public engagement platform

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Canadians are the most digitally connected people in the world. We spend an average 42 hours on the web each month, and more than 80 per cent of us use smartphones. Canadian businesses are leading the way with online banking, mobile apps and e-commerce. We use web services for traffic, weather, finances, and even finding … Read more