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David Blecken
May 30, 2012

INTERVIEW: Harold Burson, co-founder, Burson-Marsteller

At 91, Burson-Marsteller co-founder Harold Burson appears as sharp as ever. On a recent visit to Hong Kong, he presented no-nonsense views on the state of PR in Asia and the extent to which its role has changed.

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