SCA-Seven Merger Loses Three Executives in Weeks

CEO Jeff Howard and two senior executives departed the newly merged SCA-Seven entity within weeks, triggering a 7% share price decline. Leadership instability threatens US$25-30M cost-saving targets.

Why Mandai Split Marketing and Sales into Two Roles

Mandai Wildlife Group separates its CMO and CSO roles as it prepares for Mandai Wildlife Reserve completion. The structural split reflects how destination marketers scale from development into brand-building phases.

DBS Appoints Audrey Kuah as Group Marketing Head, Launches APAC Creative Pitch

DBS Bank names VML APAC co-CEO Audrey Kuah as Group Head of Marketing, consolidating all marketing functions and launching a creative pitch across Singapore and Hong Kong.

Indosat Sets 11-Hour TikTok Livestream Record During Eid Peak

Indosat achieved an 11-hour uninterrupted TikTok livestream record during Indonesia's peak Eid travel season, demonstrating network reliability across 75 homecoming routes. The feat showcases how telecom operators leverage content marketing to build brand credibility during high-pressure periods.

Indosat Sets 11-Hour TikTok Livestream Record During Eid Peak

Indosat earned a MURI record for an 11-hour uninterrupted TikTok livestream during Eid peak travel, maintaining 90 Mbps speeds. The stunt demonstrates network resilience on Indonesia's busiest migration corridor.

Agoda Reports 55% Spike in Hari Raya Bookings Across SEA

Agoda reports 55% spike in Hari Raya bookings across SEA, with Japan and China entering top destinations. Visa policy changes are directly driving measurable travel demand.

Block Cuts 60% of Australian Staff in AI-Driven Restructure

Block eliminated 24 Australian marketing leaders including its CMO in a 4,000-person global restructure. The cuts signal how AI is reshaping marketing team structures across Asia-Pacific.

Inside Omnicom's Post-IPG Integration Playbook for Asia

Omnicom retires Mediabrands and Magna brands in Australia, deploying a consolidation template across Asia-Pacific. Senior IPG executives exit as Omnicom-pedigreed leaders take regional control.

M&C Saatchi CEO Steps Down; APAC Clients Face Leadership Transition

M&C Saatchi's global CEO exits after restructuring the agency into five regions, with APAC now a strategic pillar. The incoming leader will directly shape the region's resources and growth priorities.

Samsung's Cheil Australia Faces Fair Work Claims in Federal Court

Samsung's in-house agency Cheil Australia defends Fair Work Act breach claims from two former executives. The cases signal growing legal accountability for Samsung entities in Australia.

How VFL's Four-Network Strategy Reshapes Sports Media Distribution in APAC

VFL locks Kayo Sports, ABC, Seven Network, and SEN for 53+ matches across free-to-air, streaming, and radio. A blueprint for how developmental sports properties build multi-platform distribution in competitive markets.

Independent Agency Bolsters Media Buying With Network-Trained Talent

Australian independent agency The Media Store appoints EssenceMediacom veteran Brady Lyon as Investment Director, signaling how independents compete with networks through specialized talent recruitment.