"We Communications" - Daniel Blank is Managing Director Germany. "We Communications" has appointed Daniel Blank as Managing Director Germany. In his expanded leadership role, Blank will assume overall responsibility for the German agency business in addition to his previous position as EMEA Head of AI & Digital Innovation. This focuses on the areas of healthcare, technology, and integrated communications. In parallel, he is further advancing the AI and innovation strategy for the entire EMEA region. He reports directly to Stephanie Marchesi, President EMEA. "Daniel combines in-depth expertise in integrated communications with true AI leadership," explains Marchesi. He understands how to combine different disciplines, markets and ideas into a consistent overall picture - a prerequisite that makes him a reliable partner throughout the EMEA region. Extensive experience in the German and international markets. Blank has been a key figure in building the business in Germany and the EMEA region for years. Before assuming his international role as EMEA Head of Integrated Marketing in 2022, he served for five years as Deputy Managing Director Germany. During this time, he systematically expanded the agency's technology sector and digital services expertise in the German market and advised clients at the highest strategic level. In his international role, he was most recently responsible for global marketing and communications for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). AI-driven campaigns and integrated communication. The appointment underlines the strategic course of "We Communications": The agency consistently relies on integrated and agile working methods - at a time when companies across all industries are facing rapid change in the world of communications. Under Blank's leadership, the German team is to further expand its expertise in AI and digitally driven campaigns, while more closely integrating traditional PR, media relations and cross-channel marketing. "Our aim is to more closely link media relations with AI-supported analysis, content development and campaign optimization, so that customers can make clearer decisions and reach their target groups more precisely, even in complex and dynamic markets," said Blank. Bianca Eichner leaves PR Agent after more than ten years. Blank succeeds Bianca Eichner, who is leaving the company after more than ten years in a management position to pursue new professional challenges. Eichner had significantly shaped the German business of "We Communications" and its strong market position in the healthcare and integrated sectors. Communication played a key role in its development. Nora Kuusik strengthens the team in the technology sector. As part of further investments in the German market, "We Communications" also gains Nora Kuusik as Account Director Technology. Kuusik comes from "Ketchum", where she spent over ten years managing B2B and B2C technology clients and was responsible for integrated campaigns at the intersection of brand, media and stakeholder communication. She reports to Blank and takes over senior consulting in the agency's technology portfolio. About "We Communications" "We Communications" is a global communications and integrated marketing agency that helps brands successfully position themselves in a constantly changing world. For over four decades, the company has been working at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and societal needs. For years, countless people have trusted PR Agent and used its online magazines. PR Agent (Sierks Media) has no multimillion-dollar owners - and yet PR Agent offer all content free of charge. If you like its work, PR Agent would appreciate your support - whether small or large. Sierks Media / PR Agent / (C) Photo: PR Agent. Communications

Chain Reactions Africa wins global PR award for Tinubu's reform programme, Gold for Lagos Shopping Festival. Another significant global recognition has come the way of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its reform agenda gained continental acclaim at the SABRE Africa Awards held in Johannesburg. Leading Public Relations and Communications consultancy, Chain Reactions Africa, clinched a major award for its campaign: "From Reforms to Recovery," developed to communicate the outcomes of the administration's bold economic reforms. The award-winning campaign was executed in collaboration with the Presidential Media and Communications Team. It was launched to mark the President's second year in office. Designed with a focus on clarity and simplicity, the campaign effectively translated complex reform policies into relatable narratives, earning recognition not only within Nigeria's business community but also from global financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. Beyond its Public Sector and Government category win, where it triumphed over global communications firm Weber Shandwick, Chain Reactions Africa secured additional accolades across multiple categories. The firm earned a Gold Award in the Travel & Leisure category for its work on the Lagos Shopping Festival, reinforcing its growing reputation as one of Africa's foremost PR and reputation management firms. In the Technology category, the consultancy also emerged winner for its campaign on the unveiling of the T2 brand for Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (EMTS), formerly known as 9mobile. This category featured strong competition from notable agencies, including South Africa's ByDesign and Fury, as well as global communications giant, WE Communications, underscoring the scale of the achievement. Speaking at the event, Paul Holmes, founder of PRovoke Media and organisers of the awards, highlighted that the 2026 edition attracted a record number of entries, making it one of the most competitive in the award's history. Holmes commended the high standard of submissions and the rigour of the judging process. Israel Jaiye Opayemi, Founder and Chief Strategist of Chain Reactions Africa, described the moment as a proud milestone for Nigeria on the global communications stage. He dedicated the award to President Tinubu for initiating bold reforms as well as to the Presidential Media and Communications Team for their collaborative approach, which enabled the campaign's clarity and effectiveness. Reflecting on the firm's journey, Opayemi recalled attending the SABRE Awards in Miami, United State in 2014 as a spectator. He said that was where he resolved to position both his company and Nigeria prominently on the global PR stage. That ambition materialised in 2016 with the firm's first SABRE win and has since evolved into a consistent record of excellence that continues to elevate Nigeria's reputation within the global communications ecosystem. He also acknowledged the support of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for the Lagos Shopping Festival, noting that the initiative has rapidly gained international visibility and positioned Lagos as a destination for retail and cultural experiences. Held in partnership with the Public Relations and Communications Association for the first time, the SABRE Africa Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in branding, reputation, and engagement. With over 500 entries and more than 120 shortlisted campaigns, the 2026 edition stands among the most competitive to date. With multiple wins this year, Chain Reactions Africa maintains an unmatched record among Nigerian PR firms, having secured seven SABRE Awards in 2024, four in 2025, and three in 2026, further cementing its growing influence and recognition across Africa and beyond. Follow the eagle online channel on whatsapp. [wpadcenter_ad id='745970' align='none']

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer takes the stage at GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 event at Town Hall in Seattle on Thursday. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) Longtime Microsoft employees, key executives, company faithful and tech community members celebrated the tech giant’s 50th anniversary Thursday night in Seattle during Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event to mark the company milestone.Hundreds of people turned out at Town Hall to mingle and share stories about where they were, who they knew and what they worked on over the years at the Redmond, Wash.-based company. Attendees included many pivotal figures from Microsoft’s past and present. And the on-stage program featured three speakers uniquely positioned to offer insights across business, policy, and technology in the context of Microsoft’s position in society and the industry, looking back and to what’s ahead.Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith speaks with GeekWire’s Todd Bishop onstage at Microsoft@50. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota)Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith, who has been with the company for 32 years, said one of the things that stands out when he looks back at 50 years of Microsoft is the company’s ability to survive — something that’s not typical in tech. “… And do more than survive,” Smith told GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop during a fireside chat