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Sally Eagle Named Are Media CEO, Replacing Jane Huxley

Sally Eagle promoted to Are Media CEO after 16 years with Australia's largest magazine publisher. The internal appointment signals the board's confidence in her commercial acumen and customer insights.

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Burson APAC CEO Prioritizes Culture Over Cost-Cutting in Merger Integration

Burson APAC's new CEO HS Chung is rejecting cost-cutting in favor of cultural integration across 10+ markets. Her strategy signals a contrarian approach as competitors slash 58% more jobs than global averages.

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TBWA HAKUHODO's Cheer Signs Wins 8 Awards for Deaf-Inclusive Sports Campaign

TBWA HAKUHODO's Cheer Signs campaign won 8 awards at Spikes Asia and ADFEST for co-creating an inclusive visual cheering system with deaf athletes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics.

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QMS New Zealand Launches Unified OOH Platform Spanning 2,000+ Sites

QMS New Zealand consolidated street furniture, transit, and airport advertising under one platform, delivering 2.6B monthly impressions. A structural shift for Asia-Pacific outdoor media buying.

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TBWA\HAKUHODO's Deaf Inclusion Campaign Wins Four Lotus Awards at ADFEST

TBWA\HAKUHODO's CHEER SIGNS project won three Silver and one Bronze Lotus at ADFEST 2026 for creating visual cheering gestures accessible to deaf athletes and spectators at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics.

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Meta ANZ Sales Chief Departs After 14-Year Tenure

Meta's ANZ advertising chief Naomi Shepherd exits after 14 years with no named successor, leaving a director-level vacancy as the platform navigates regional sales strategy.

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VML India Appoints Roy as Managing Partner, Khanna as CSO

VML India names Kunal Roy as Managing Partner and Shekhar Khanna as Chief Strategy Officer, completing a 12-month leadership restructuring at the WPP-owned creative agency.

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Why Brands Are Moving Social Strategy Into Gaming Platforms

Brands are shifting social strategy to gaming platforms as Roblox replaces traditional social media for Gen Alpha engagement. Monde Nissin's SUMO World campaign shows how physical-to-digital mechanics drive loyalty.

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India's Sports Economy Surpasses US$2 Billion Milestone in 2025

India's sports economy crossed $2.134 billion in 2025, driven by cricket's dominance and media spending surpassing sponsorship. CMOs must understand this market's structural shift toward equity partnerships with athletes.

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Australia Issues First Influencer Fine for Undisclosed Paid Promotions

Australia's ACCC issues its first financial penalty for undisclosed paid influencer promotions, fining PhotobookShop A$39,600. Marketers must now disclose all influencer arrangements or face enforcement action.

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Grab Acquires Foodpanda Taiwan for US$600M in First Asia Expansion

Grab expands beyond Southeast Asia with its $600M acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan, entering a high-income market with 10% delivery penetration and strong growth potential.

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Why APAC Luxury Brands Must Recalibrate for Rising Ultra-Wealthy Thresholds

Australia's richest list entry threshold hits US$750M as Asia-Pacific ultra-wealthy population surges. Luxury brands must recalibrate strategies as wealth concentration reshapes target markets.