Deloitte and Zoom Cut Parental Leave—Will APAC Follow?

Deloitte and Zoom slash parental leave benefits, raising alarms for APAC multinationals facing talent and reputation risks as cost cuts spread industry-wide.

Why Local Authenticity Now Trumps Global Templates in Marketing

Campaign Middle East's 2026 Saudi Report shows why authentic local marketing beats global templates. KFC and Flynas prove cultural relevance drives sales.

Endeavour Group Cuts BMF as Cost Mandate Reshapes Marketing

Endeavour Group cuts BMF and loses its CMO in a A$100m cost-cutting drive. A cautionary tale for agencies relying on CMO relationships.

How Coles Lost Sight of Consumer Signals Before the ACCC Strike

Federal Court found Coles misled shoppers with Down Down campaign. A landmark verdict signals structural shifts in regulatory enforcement.

Why Marketing Silos Are Costing Organizations 10-15% in Revenue

72% of companies fail to align marketing functions across departments, losing 10-15% of revenue. Mondelēz and Gartner research show how organizational structure, not technology, drives consumer relevance.

Pacvue Launches MCP Server, Integrating Commerce Data Into AI Tools

Pacvue launches MCP server enabling teams to pull retail media reports directly into Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools without manual exports.

Why Podcast Measurement is the Missing Piece in Amazon's Push for TV Budgets

Amazon's Oprah deal signals video podcasts are competing for TV budgets, but a critical measurement gap is costing the industry $1 billion in ad spend.

Marketers Commit US$16 Billion to AI Search—But Doubt the ROI

Marketing leaders commit $16B to AI search in 2026, but 60% doubt the ROI. Budget outpaces organizational readiness and measurement infrastructure.

Why Traditional SEO Metrics No Longer Predict Business Outcomes

Traditional SEO metrics no longer drive sales as AI summaries replace rankings. Skyword's Category Authority Index measures real influence over AI answers.

Enero Stock Bounces 1.3% After Losing Two Major Clients

Australian creative agency parent Enero gained 1.3% after losing two major clients. Why losing revenue can signal profit growth to investors.

Saudi Arabia's $4.68B Digital Ad Spend Delivers Minimal Marketing ROI

Saudi Arabia's $4.68B ad spend delivers minimal ROI. Marketing teams measure dashboards, not business results—and the 2030 Expo countdown is ticking.

Asia's Agencies Are Pitching More Than Ever. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.

China's pitch market grew 10% in 2025 even as marketing budgets contracted. Why agencies running more pitches when spending less reveals the true value of the selection process.