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Karl Stefanovic Bypasses Nine Network for YouTube Control
Australian TV host launches independent YouTube podcast while keeping Nine role, signaling shift as APAC video podcasts grow 31.2% annually through 2033.
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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The Assembly Place IPO Draws 35.5x Oversubscription
Co-living operator's 35.5x oversubscription signals investor confidence in Asia's specialized hospitality sector, raising SGD 18.3M ahead of Catalist debut.
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95% of Marketers Call Social Critical Despite Execution Challenges
We Are Social's 2026 report shows 95% of marketers view social as critical, yet AI content saturation and platform fragmentation create execution gaps.
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Cato & Clive Partners Shuts Down After Crisis Comms Run
Sue Cato launches solo practice as influential crisis firm closes. Seven staff affected as Australia's C-suite advisory market loses key player.
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Agoda Commits $1.5M to WWF Through Per-Booking Donation Model
Agoda pledges $1.5M to WWF through per-booking donations across 10 Asian markets. The transaction-based CSR model scales conservation funding with business growth.
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Accounting Firms Target Asia's $26B Creator Economy
Professional services firms build specialized practices as platform fees and tax complexity create demand in Asia's $26B creator economy, projected to hit $75B by 2032.
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Kayo Sports Backlash Jumps from Reddit to National Radio in 48 Hours
How a 15% price hike jumped from Reddit to national radio in 48 hours, forcing Foxtel into reactive crisis mode. A case study in social listening failures.
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70% of Major Retailers Have Exposed Credentials, Study Finds
Black Kite finds 70% of major retailers have exposed credentials, with APAC facing 34% of global cyber incidents. Supply chain vulnerabilities threaten brands.
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Hong Kong Retailers Prepare for AI Agent Purchases
Adyen forecasts agentic commerce as top 2026 trend. Hong Kong retailers must balance AI-driven autonomous purchases with security as 35% of consumers remain cautious.
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Monks Bets on AI-Powered Creative with SEA Leadership Hire
S4Capital's Monks appoints Mihir Dhairyawan as SEA Executive Creative Director to drive AI-powered creative as agency targets 20% APAC revenue growth.
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WPP Consolidates Production Units Under New Global Platform
WPP retires Hogarth to launch WPP Production, unifying creative producers globally. The restructuring positions content production as core business driver.
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Telkomsel Blocks Grab-GoTo Deal Over $7B Valuation Gap
State capital laws give Telkomsel veto power over Grab's $7B GoTo acquisition. How Indonesian regulations protecting state assets create deal friction for tech M&A.