APAC Marcomms Firms Score 33% on Gender Equality, Below Global Benchmark

Asia-Pacific marketing firms score 33% on gender equality, four points below global average. Structural flexibility alone won't close the gap—CMOs need targeted interventions.

Guardian Malaysia Pivots Hari Raya Gifting From Cash to Wellness Products

Guardian Malaysia challenges cash-gifting tradition with wellness products, partnering with local fashion brand Fiziwoo and offering up to 50% discounts to reframe Hari Raya gifting as health-focused.

Why APAC Agencies Are Racing to Elevate AI to C-Suite

Dentsu ANZ creates first dedicated Chief Data and Technology Officer role, signaling how Asia-Pacific agencies are restructuring to compete on AI capabilities.

Aspermont Completes 250-for-1 Share Consolidation on ASX

Aspermont completes 250-for-1 share consolidation effective March 2026, marking a capital markets milestone after eight years of digital transformation from print to subscription.

Chery Motor Puts Australian Media Account Up for Pitch

Chery Motor puts its Australian media account up for pitch as UM's contract expires end-2026, marking the second consecutive two-year agency cycle for the Chinese carmaker.

Havas Thailand Appoints Navinda Kittisubkul as Head of Strategy & Growth

Havas Thailand creates new Head of Strategy & Growth role for Navinda Kittisubkul, signaling the agency's push for integrated, AI-powered solutions across Southeast Asia.

Mediaplus Launches Singapore Hub via Joint Venture with The Media Shop

Mediaplus Group establishes Southeast Asia headquarters through joint venture with The Media Shop, combining global AI capabilities with 17 years of regional expertise.

Mediaplus Opens Singapore Hub to Serve Southeast Asia Media Boom

Mediaplus Group launches Singapore hub through joint venture with The Media Shop, combining AI-powered technology with 17 years of regional expertise to capture Southeast Asia's booming media market.

Edge Marketing Hires Senior Paid Media Strategist, Expands Team

Gold Coast agency Edge Marketing expands paid media leadership with Tika Hasborth's appointment, signaling how independent agencies are deepening specialist capabilities to compete with larger networks.

Spark Foundry Challenges Data-First Media Planning With 'Intelligent Disobedience'

Spark Foundry's 'intelligent disobedience' positioning challenges agencies to move beyond predictable data-driven strategies. The Southeast Asia Media Agency of the Year argues cultural relevance and bold creativity deliver competitive differentiation.

Only 5% of APAC Shoppers Trust AI Brand Content, Study Finds

Only 5% of APAC shoppers trust AI-generated brand content, the lowest globally. Despite heavy AI adoption, consumers are rejecting low-quality automated marketing at scale.

TikTok Launches Radio Network With 25 Creator-Hosted Podcasts

TikTok Radio debuts across 28 U.S. stations with 25 creator-hosted podcasts, signaling how social platforms are formalizing broadcast infrastructure. CMOs should watch this platform convergence model already scaling in Asia.