Havas ANZ Expands Chief Strategy Officer Role Across Creative and Media

Havas ANZ promotes Olly Taylor to expanded Chief Strategy Officer role unifying creative and media strategy. Move strengthens integrated Village model positioning across Australia and New Zealand.

Southeast Asia PE Deal Value Plummets 43% to $9.1B in 2025

Private equity deal value in Southeast Asia plummeted 43% to $9.1B in 2025 as geopolitical uncertainty and tariff concerns drove investors toward smaller, selective transactions. Singapore captured...

MSD Vietnam Launches Tết-Focused HPV Campaign With Dentsu Creative

MSD Vietnam's first Tết-focused HPV prevention campaign reframes vaccination as a cultural ritual. Dentsu Creative's phased approach reached 50,000+ through AI exhibitions and targeted content.

Why Kantar Is Betting on Google Talent to Dominate Southeast Asia

Kantar taps Google's APAC head Rika Sharma as Southeast Asia executive managing director. Strategic hire signals aggressive expansion in region's 3.2% growth FMCG market.

TikTok and Moving Walls Launch APAC DOOH Partnership

TikTok partners with Moving Walls to display social content across 1M+ APAC digital screens. Brands now extend mobile engagement to airports, malls, and transit hubs with measurable real-world impact.

Asian Publishers Cut Service Journalism as AI Adoption Accelerates

Asian media companies are slashing service journalism by 42% and pivoting to video as AI adoption accelerates. Here's how publishers are reshaping content strategy amid revenue collapse.

Foxtel Names Paramount Veteran Daniel Monaghan as Content Chief

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DBS Reports 3% Profit Decline as Singapore Banks Face Margin Squeeze

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Singapore Formalizes K-pop Partnership With HYBE to Boost Tourism

Read the full article: Singapore Formalizes K-pop Partnership With HYBE to Boost Tourism

Samsung Australia Puts $120M Clemenger BBDO Partnership Under Review

Samsung Australia puts $120M in Clemenger BBDO billings under review despite award wins. The move reflects Korean corporate discipline prioritizing business metrics over creative recognition.

Why Samsung's Six-Year Agency Review Signals Consolidation Fatigue

Samsung's six-year review of Clemenger BBDO signals consolidation fatigue in Asia. $120M account evaluation reveals when integrated agency models need restructuring for evolving brand needs.

Clemenger BBDO Defends CUB Account in Asahi Beverages Roster Review

Clemenger BBDO fights to retain decades-long Carlton & United Breweries partnership as Asahi consolidates creative roster post-acquisition. Droga5 ANZ gains ground on legacy brands.