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Sitecore Launches Sovereign Cloud AI Platform in Singapore
Sitecore deploys SitecoreAI and Content Hub on Azure in Singapore, addressing data residency requirements for regulated industries across Asia-Pacific.
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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Havas Moonfolks Appoints Erwin Airlangga as Chief Strategy Officer
Havas Moonfolks appoints Indonesia veteran Erwin Airlangga as Chief Strategy Officer, signaling aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia's largest ad market.
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Middle East Conflict Triggers Tech Stock Rotation Across APAC
Tech stock selloff in APAC threatens CMO budgets as infrastructure platforms lose value. Expect agency roster cuts and media buying delays.
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Acast Secures Multi-Year Deal With Aunty Donna in APAC Expansion
Acast bundles Aunty Donna's four shows under one roof to compete in Asia's booming podcast market. Network consolidation is becoming the winning strategy for platform growth.
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Google, Facebook Pay 3x More Than Media Agencies: Australia Data
Google and Facebook pay 3x more than media agencies in Australia, signaling a talent war reshaping Asia's marketing sector.
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BBDO Hong Kong Names Oliver Davis, Huey Wong to Creative Leadership Posts
BBDO Hong Kong splits creative leadership: Oliver Davis leads regional clients while Huey Wong sets craft standards. Both report to CCO John Koay.
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Why Australia's New OOH Measurement System Matters for APAC Brands
Australia's new Move system sets a unified OOH measurement standard. Asian markets still lack comparable standards, creating a competitive gap for regional media buyers.
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TBWA\HAKUHODO's Chris Iki Named to 2026 APAC Effie Awards Jury
TBWA\HAKUHODO's Chris Iki joins 2026 APAC Effie Awards jury for fifth time. His track record evaluating marketing effectiveness matters for agencies pitching results-driven work.
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Airwallex Builds Five-Property Sports Portfolio Across F1, Arsenal, MLB
Airwallex hits $1B revenue and deploys five-sport sponsorship portfolio to embed fintech into global operations. Here's why logo placement alone won't cut it anymore.
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ElevenLabs Appoints ANZ Go-to-Market Director in APAC Push
ElevenLabs appoints its first APAC go-to-market director as AI voice market grows 32% annually in Asia. CMOs should watch this expansion into enterprise telecom and contact centers.
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Lippincott Unveils Latitude Brand Refresh Across APAC
Latitude refreshes its brand identity to compete with digital-first fintech challengers. CMOs in consumer finance must invest in scalable brand systems to drive customer acquisition.
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APAC Creator Economy Hits US$26B as Authenticity Concerns Mount
APAC's creator economy hits US$26B as authenticity concerns mount. CMOs must navigate rising consumer skepticism about paid endorsements amid explosive creator-commerce growth.