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Earned First

Earned First

By: Arun Sudhaman
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Earned First is a groundbreaking media and events platform dedicated to elevating public relations and communications professionals across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Hosted by respected industry journalist Arun Sudhaman, the Earned First podcast delivers crucial insights and intelligence for the global public relations industry.

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Episodes
  • Emma Smith on Sandpiper's global ascent from Asia

    Emma Smith on Sandpiper's global ascent from Asia
    Jun 14 2025

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Nitin Mantri on India's PR emergence & more

    Nitin Mantri on India's PR emergence & more
    Jun 4 2025

    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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    28 mins
  • Earned First podcast trailer

    Earned First podcast trailer
    May 29 2025

    Welcome to the Earned First podcast! Here's a little intro about what we have in store for you 😃
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    2 mins
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