Emma Smith joins the Earned First podcast to discuss how her fast-growing corporate consultancy, Sandpiper, is aiming to elevate Asian PR onto the global stage. Smith, who has been based in Asia for 30+ years, also recounts her journey with seminal PR firms Forrest and Weber Shandwick, her pioneering MBO from MHP that launched Sandpiper, and her bullish ambitions for the firm as it continues to grow.

The Earned First podcast launches with WE Communications Asia-Pacific president Nitin Mantri joining host Arun Sudhaman to discuss India's emergence as a public relations market, thanks to a diverse and vibrant economic environment. The duo also discuss persistent concerns about pricing and value, along with the generational shift that is ushering in a new era of industry leadership. In addition, Mantri explores the rise of public affairs and previews the upcoming Cannes Lions Festival.

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