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US President Trump state visit to the UK and meetings with Prime Minister Sir Starmer offered a compelling case study in corporate diplomacy. With tensions simmering around trade, tech regulation, and foreign policy, the visit delivered more in tone than in treaties. As the dust settles, questions linger: What did Britain really gain? And what might still be at stake? Allie Renison, member of SEC Newgate’s Global Corporate and Geopolitical Advisory Council, unpacks the key insights and implications of the state visit. Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/etNcTHn3 Be the first to explore how today’s geopolitical shifts are shaping the business landscape, and subscribe to #Foresight, SEC Newgate’s newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d_vajkRu Fiorenzo Tagliabue | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Sebastian Hejnowski | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate

We are pleased to share that Dr. Sebastian Schwark is the new CEO of SEC Newgate Deutschland GmbH. With over 20 years of experience in politics, communications and business strategy, Sebastian will be focused on leading the growth, market visibility and positioning of SEC Newgate in Germany.    Commenting on the new appointment is SEC Newgate Group CEO Fiorenzo Tagliabue who stated: “Sebastian will help us to grow this crucial market in line with our strategic plan. Germany is an important global market, given the size of its economy and its relevance for corporates and therefore needs a very experienced manager who can offer both the understanding of its internal dynamics and provide a global vision”.     While Emma Kane, SEC Newgate’s Deputy Group CEO and Head of Western EMEA said: “I am extremely excited about this new chapter under Sebastian’s leadership as our new country head. His extensive experience coupled with our group’s global reach and unrivalled footprint across EMEA offer clients unparalleled expertise in building enterprise value and supporting them in navigating reputational risk in a changing world”.   Fiorenzo Tagliabue | Emma Kane | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Sebastian Hejnowski | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate

To explore the key challenges and opportunities reshaping our industry, SEC Newgate Spain Consultores de Comunicación hosted an exclusive preview of our initiative ‘PR2030: The Future of Global Communications’. Drawing on insights from the #PR2030 report, the event examined how communication professionals must adapt to meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic and complex landscape. Joining the conversation as speakers:  - Maurizio Maione, Chief of Staff to the Group CEO at SEC Newgate Group and PR2030 project lead  - F. Javier de Mendizábal Castellanos, CEO of SEC Newgate Spain Consultores de Comunicación - Ludi Garcia, Managing Director at SEC Newgate Spain Consultores de Comunicación - Angel Alloza (PhD), CEO of Corporate Excellence - Centre for Reputation Leadership It was a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives on the future of communications together with industry leaders. Learn more about #PR2030 and download the report here: https://lnkd.in/d_zTnSJe  #SECNewgate  

We are proud to share the “Saving Free Media in Poland” initiative by TVN Warner Bros. Discovery and SEC Newgate CEE has been honored with a PRovoke Media’s Global SABRE award, recognizing the top 1% of the most important campaigns of 2025.    The project advocated for the role of independent media in Poland, defending a core democratic value during a period of intensified attacks on Polish journalists and reaffirming the essential role of press freedom in the country. The impact of “Saving Free Media in Poland” has also been acknowledged across the industry’s most prestigious platforms, earning two gold ICCO Global Awards in the Public Affairs and Crisis Management categories, a SABRE EMEA Award in The Baltic category, and a nomination at the PRWeek Global Awards in the Issue and Crisis category. The award will be presented at the upcoming PRovoke Media’s Global SABRE Awards in Chicago on November 3. Congratulations to the SEC Newgate CEE team for this outstanding achievement, and thanks to TVN Warner Bros. Discovery for their trust and partnership on such a meaningful and significant project. Sebastian Hejnowski | Zofia Bugajna-Kasdepke | Szymon Dziewięcki Fiorenzo Tagliabue | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate #kudos

What is the future of the communication industry? And how will communication teams and firms adapt to technological, societal, and macroeconomic changes? We posed these questions to more than 500 colleagues across SEC Newgate’s global footprint. Their insights are captured in ‘PR2030: The Future of Global Communications’.  Developed through a year-long internal collaboration, the report explores the key forces reshaping our industry and outlines the challenges communications professionals will face over the next 5 years.  Presenting the findings of #PR2030 is SEC Newgate Group CEO Fiorenzo Tagliabue. Watch the video to know more👇🏻  Discover the project and download the full report: https://lnkd.in/d_zTnSJe    Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Sebastian Hejnowski | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty | Maurizio Maione | Alistair Kellie | Ben Oxenham #SECNewgate

Group CEO Fiorenzo Tagliabue shares his advice and approach on mergers and acquisitions in an interview with PRWeek UK’s John Harrington for the series “Lifecycle of a PR agency”. Drawing from over a decade of international expansion, he explains how a people-first integration strategy has been key to transforming SEC Newgate from an Italian agency to a global player operating in 30 markets. Click here to read the full article https://lnkd.in/eZEcVEvB Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Sebastian Hejnowski | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty | Alistair Kellie

SEC Newgate expands its global footprint and launches SEC Newgate Ukraine. In Kyiv for the launch of the new operation, SEC Newgate Group CEO Fiorenzo Tagliabue engaged in high-level consultations with key representatives of the Ukranian government: Taras Kachka, Vice Prime Minister on European and EuroAtlantic Integration, Alona Shkrum, First Deputy Minister of Reconstruction, Matvii Bidnyi, Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine (pictured below from left to right), Oleksiy Yudin, Head of the Board at National Depositary of Ukraine, Vitalii Balashov, Vice Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Andrii Nadzhos, Vice Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications and Oleksandr Melnychenko, acting Head of UkraineInvest Agency. SEC Newgate Ukraine starts its activities with a strong team of senior advisors, including Artem Bidenko and Sergii Bidenko, under director Andrii Rudenko and will serve both foreign companies who want access to the Ukranian market as well as domestic firms who may be seeking international visibility.    “We want to play an active role towards a new future of peace and prosperity for Ukraine” stated Fiorenzo Tagliabue. “We are here to help all companies and organisations who are willing to support Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts and we will be providing them with world-leading crisis management, corporate communications and advocacy advice”. Sebastian Hejnowski | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate 

Following Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UK, Allie Renison, member of SEC Newgate’s Global Corporate and Geopolitical Advisory Council, reflects on how the UK has managed its relationship with the US President, carefully balancing diplomacy and disruption. Allie’s full analysis will be featured in the upcoming edition of #Foresight, SEC Newgate’s newsletter on key geopolitical events. To be among the first to read it, make sure to subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/d_vajkRu  For a brief preview of the article, scroll through the slideshow👇🏻  Fiorenzo Tagliabue | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Sebastian Hejnowski | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate 

We are proud to be nominated among the finalists in Earned First’s inaugural Asia-Pacific Consultancy Performance Index, which highlights the industry’s most impactful and innovative PR firms.   In particular, SEC Newgate agencies in APAC have been shortlisted in the categories “Corporate & Public Affairs” and “Australia & New Zealand”, recognizing both the high-value expertise and capabilities of our people across APAC region.   The winners will be announced at the PRAXIS Asia-Pacific awards ceremony, taking place in Singapore on 14 October. Fingers crossed!   SEC Newgate Australia | SEC Newgate Singapore | SEC Newgate China Brian Tyson | Sue Vercoe | Angus Trigg | William Brocklehurst | Terence Foo   Fiorenzo Tagliabue | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Sebastian Hejnowski | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate #kudos

SEC Newgate’s affiliate First Partners is Agency of the Year for India & South Asia at the PRovoke Media’s SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific 2025. Huge congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved recognition, highlighting the firm’s impressive business growth (+11% compared to last year) as well as the positive impact delivered through thoughtful, strategic, and outcomes-focused campaigns. Atul Ahluwalia | Dilip Yadav | Santanu Gogoi Fiorenzo Tagliabue | Jon Silvan | Jefrey Pollock | Emma Kane | Sebastian Hejnowski | Brian Tyson | eric giuily | Paola Ambrosino | Cara Rich | Dan Doherty #SECNewgate #kudos