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Omnicom Names Ellen Griffin Global Brand President of OMD
Omnicom appoints Ellen Griffin as Global Brand President of OMD following its US$13B IPG acquisition. The move signals a major restructuring across six global media networks.
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Dentsu Wins Tapestry's Global Media Account in Landmark Pitch
Dentsu appointed Tapestry's global media agency outside the US, covering Coach and Kate Spade across APAC and EMEAI. The win expands Dentsu's luxury portfolio in early 2026.
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Peta Southcombe Named Mindshare Melbourne MD as Solomon Departs
Peta Southcombe promoted to Mindshare Melbourne MD after Christian Solomon's departure to rival agency. Leadership shift reflects ongoing talent circulation in Australia's media agency market.
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Programmatic Trust Crisis: What The Trade Desk Dispute Reveals
The Trade Desk faces a trust crisis after Publicis advised clients against the platform over audit failures. Stock dropped 12% as major revenue risk emerges.
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TikTok Shop Exits Australia as Southeast Asia GMV Doubles
TikTok Shop confirms no Australia launch despite Southeast Asia GMV doubling in 2025. Australian brands like HiSmile generate millions selling overseas while domestic consumers wait.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.