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Why APAC Tourism Infrastructure Remains Vulnerable to Ransomware
Hong Kong's tourism infrastructure faces mounting ransomware risk. Ngong Ping 360's breach exposes systemic vulnerabilities CMOs must address across APAC supply chains.
Leighton Cosseboom
Founder of Mission Media. A marketing entrepreneur and veteran operator in Southeast Asia, leading corporate comms at Dunkin' Indonesia and PR & IR at DailyCo. Ex-CMO at ACV Capital, founder of C2 Media, and former Tech in Asia senior editor.
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Why Singapore's Permanent Hiring Is Moving to Contract-Based Talent
Singapore employers are ditching permanent hires for contractors in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud roles. Here's why your talent strategy needs to shift.
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12 Leading Loyalty Platforms for APAC Retention in 2026
Loyalty platform choice makes or breaks retention ROI in APAC's $60B market. This guide profiles 12 leaders with verified APAC credentials to help you decide.
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WPP Merges Ogilvy, VML, AKQA Into New Creative Division
WPP merges Ogilvy, VML, and AKQA into one creative division, abandoning its holding company model to cut £500M in costs. CMOs need to understand how this reshuffles agency relationships.
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Why Brands Need TikTok Shop Sales Data Connected to Customer Feedback
TikTok Shop sales data means nothing without customer feedback. Revuze's new integration connects commerce metrics to reviews and sentiment—giving CMOs the unified intelligence needed to scale confidently.
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Southern Cross Media Appoints Lund, O'Connor After CEO Exit
Southern Cross Media's CEO exit one month post-merger signals deeper instability. Board overhaul and executive search underway as advertising pressures mount.
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Leo Australia Wins CPA Account from Ogilvy in Second Major Upset
Leo Australia poaches CPA Australia from Ogilvy in second major upset, signaling intensifying pitch pressure on incumbent agencies across APAC.
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Coupang Q4 Loss Widens to US$26M After 34M-Customer Data Breach
Coupang's Q4 loss widened to US$26M after a 34M-customer data breach eroded trust and drove users to rivals. CMOs must learn how poor crisis comms amplified the damage.
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Why KnowBe4's New Sales Structure Signals APAC Cybersecurity Shift
KnowBe4's new four-tier sales structure signals APAC cybersecurity vendors are doubling down on regional expansion as enterprise spending surges 25% in 2026.
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GTN Reports A$40.9M Loss as Ad Markets Tighten Across Four Territories
GTN's A$40.9M loss signals how quickly affiliate-model media networks implode when ad markets tighten simultaneously across multiple territories. CMOs must reassess their reliance on these networks as inventory growth fails to drive revenue.
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Polished Ads Are Losing Ground in Asia as Authentic Creator Content Drives Purchase Decisions, Data Shows
Polished ads are tanking in Asia as 90% of consumers trust creator content more. CMOs must reallocate budgets to authentic creators or lose relevance.
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TBWA Singapore Opens APAC's First AI Innovation Lab With Government Support
TBWA Singapore launches APAC's first marketing AI lab with government backing to compress brand prototyping from months to weeks. Here's why CMOs should care.