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Publicis Exits Traditional Agency M&A in APAC, Pivots to AI

Publicis Group ANZ stops pursuing traditional agency acquisitions, redirecting €800M toward AI and technology. A major shift signaling how holding companies are reshaping growth strategies.

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Millennium Hotels Appoints Cinn Tan as Chief Commercial Officer

Millennium Hotels consolidates seven commercial functions under new CCO Cinn Tan, importing a tested integrated model that delivers 1.9% higher revenue growth industry-wide.

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Why Spotify Is Moving Beyond Audio-Only Advertising

Spotify launches Carousel Ads and Sponsored Playlist takeovers, signaling a major shift from audio-only to full-funnel advertising. Early beta results show strong engagement gains.

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Havas Media Appoints Molly Blacker as National Head of Strategy

Havas Media restructures strategy leadership with Molly Blacker's appointment as National Head of Strategy for Australia and New Zealand, reporting to newly elevated Chief Strategy Officer Olly Taylor.

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Dentsu Appoints Yusuke Kagohara as Southeast Asia CFO

Dentsu names Yusuke Kagohara as Southeast Asia CFO, strengthening financial governance across six markets. The move signals the agency's shift from growth-focused to accountability-driven strategy.

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IAG Restructures Marketing Leadership, Four Execs Face Reapplication

IAG consolidates four senior marketing roles into three under new Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Emily Roberts. Four executives must reapply as the insurer shifts from channel-based to customer-journey accountability.

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The Trade Desk Shifts Identity Partner Payouts to Unique Data Only

The Trade Desk is restructuring partner compensation to reward only unique data signals, shifting from volume-based payments. The change takes full effect in Q2 2026.

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Tech in Asia Founder, COO Step Down After SPH Integration

Tech in Asia founder Willis Wee and COO Maria Li step down as SPH integration concludes, reshaping Asia's leading tech media platform and signaling regional media consolidation pressures.

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85% of AI Search Citations Come From External Sources—Here's Why

85% of AI search citations come from external sources, not brand websites. Herd MSL and Publicis launch Elevate to help Asia-Pacific brands win visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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Linkby Appoints Val Morgan's Brian Florido as Commercial Product Director

Former Val Morgan Digital managing director Brian Florido joins Linkby as commercial product director, continuing a pattern of recruiting former Pedestrian Group talent into the editorial distribution platform.

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Win Group Lifts Nine Entertainment Stake to 26.3% via ASX Filing

Win Group increased its economic interest in Nine Entertainment to 26.3% through share conversions and new swap contracts. The move signals continued accumulation ahead of potential governance influence.

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Australia Launches Formal Enforcement of Social Media Age Ban

Australia's eSafety Commissioner launches formal investigations into Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat for breaching the under-16 social media ban. Platforms face penalties up to A$49.5 million.