TORONTO, June 5, 2019 – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), Canada’s top-ranked public relations and public affairs firm, is further strengthening its leadership in Western Canada with the appointments of Stephen Smart as General Manager of its Vancouver office and Matt Wolf who has joined H+K’s Calgary office as Vice President. “With their deeply rooted western perspectives … Read more

A Four Year, Seismic Shift in Fortunes Sets the Stage for a Wide-Open Election Campaign It was to be a bold agenda, outlined by a campaign platform that spoke of resetting the course of governing on several fronts: Indigenous relations, the environment, “Canada’s place in the world” … even how Canadians elected their Members of … Read more

Almost one year since the Executive Council was sworn-in, the Ford government has made the most significant shuffle of cabinet to date. This larger, 28-member cabinet includes some new faces, while promoting those who have performed well over the past year. As a direct response to some of the challenges in the first year, the … Read more

A recent global research shows that 73% of companies admitted they are not prepared for a crisis. This staring peril is just exacerbated with the frequency of natural catastrophes ascending under global warming and the macro-economic and geopolitical environment getting increasingly complex in all major continents today. In this Q&A, Ms Nan Dong and HKIoD … Read more

H+K Sweden worked with Doconomy and RBK Communications to create DO Black: a carbon emission limit credit card that is an innovative solution addressing the climate crisis. It’s the first card with a CO2-emission limit, stopping you from overspending, not based on available funds but on the impact caused by your consumption. The innovation combines three … Read more

MIAMI BEACH — The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority has extended its eight-year partnership with Hill+Knowlton Strategies following a competitive pitch. H+K will enhance its existing support of the marketing organization, with a focus on reaching travelers via digital and social media, according to a statement. H+K’s Miami office has been MBVCA’s PR agency … Read more

There have been times when I’ve really wondered if it’s all worthwhile. When someone set up a homophobic parody account in my group’s name. When insults turned into direct threats to my personal safety. When it got so bad I had to spend a workday handling calls with police instead of doing work. When I … Read more

H+K Advice Mariam Bahgat Office: Doha/Qatar Alma Mater: Cairo University – Mass Communication faculty What advice would you give to someone graduating today? Always aim to develop your skills, learn new areas in your field or even apart from your career, know a thing about everything in all fields of knowledge, never stop dreaming, never stop … Read more

June 4, BRUSSELS – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), international public relations agency, has appointed George Candon as Strategy Director, based in Brussels. Candon specializes in designing, developing and driving communications programs both globally and regionally. “H+K’s global approach enables me to bring my international experience to clients around the world,” said Candon. “I’m excited to meet … Read more

June 6, SHENZHEN – Jeff Leong has joined Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) China as Senior Vice President of Client Strategy, effective immediately. Bringing over two decades of experience in creative strategy, branding and integrated marketing, Jeff will be responsible for the development of key accounts and support new business development in the Greater Bay Area, working … Read more