We conclude our 2013 Review with the top 12 most read news stories from the Holmes Report this year, after earlier ranking the top 6 op-eds, top 10 longreads and top 10 quotes. As always, bear in mind that awards stories have been removed, because otherwise this would be a very dull list.
BlackBerry Consolidates Global PR With APCO/Text 100 Team
As notable for the brand in question — flagging mobile player BlackBerry — as for the uncommon agency combination, which saw APCO and Text 100 team up to win the global assignment.
Omnicom-Publicis Merger Creates World’s Largest PR Holding Company
You may have heard about this one. If not, keep moving, there’s probably nothing to interest you here.
Obituary: Daniel J. Edelman
The passing of a true pioneer. Have we seen the last of Dan Edelman’s kind?
Gabriela Lungu Leaves The Practice To Lead EMEA Consumer At Weber Shandwick
Gabriela Lungu’s star status in Romania ensured plenty of play for one of the year’s more eye-catching hires.
Monsanto Seeks PR Counsel Amid NGO Opposition
It’s always fun when the NGOs start sharing our stories. Monsanto, the ‘world’s most evil corporation’, provided all the ammunition they needed.
Ogilvy Washington Blames ‘Fiscal Environment’ For Staff Layoffs
Layoffs at Ogilvy PR’s largest North American offices, as the gridlock in Washington combined with government spending cuts to damaging effect.
Grayling Hires Edelman’s Pete Pedersen As Global CEO
Grayling concluded its lengthy search for a global CEO by hiring Edelman tech head Pete Pedersen to revitalize the agency, particularly in North America.
Marshall Manson Joins Ogilvy Amid Edelman Exits
A surprise exit for one of Edelman’s top social media executives, as Marshall Manson left for the EMEA leadership role at Social@Ogilvy.
Edelman Digital’s Michael Brito Departs For W2O
Another Edelman departure. Are you sensing a theme here?
Carson Dalton Exits BT To Lead Facebook India Comms
Big move for one of the Asian comms world’s rising stars.
Samsung PR Shakeup Boosts FleishmanHillard And Edelman
Samsung was at its pitch-heavy best this year. This one saw Fleishman and Edelman benefit from the North American PR review.
Cohn & Wolfe Wins Nokia Global PR Pitch
Another flagging mobile brand and another new global agency. The two things are possibly related.
