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Publicis APAC Creates First Regional CCO Role, Names Naomi Michael

Publicis APAC creates first regional CCO role as it expands across five sub-regions and integrates major acquisitions. What this means for managing communications at scale.

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How Talent Costs Forced ARN's Hand in On-Air Crisis

Talent costs at 57% of EBITDA forced ARN's board to publicly suspend Kyle and Jackie O after an on-air breakdown. A cautionary tale for media leaders managing star-dependent business models.

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Why Money Can't Fix APAC's Burnout Problem

High-paid APAC professionals are leaving anyway. Salary increases won't fix burnout driven by lack of growth and purpose.

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Envato Cuts 30% Workforce in AI-Focused Restructure

Envato cuts 30% of staff to fund AI investments post-Shutterstock acquisition. A pattern emerging across APAC tech as companies prioritize automation over headcount.

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Malaysia Opens Corruption Probe Into RM1.1B Arm Holdings Deal

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency launches formal probe into RM1.1B Arm Holdings deal, signaling tougher scrutiny of high-value government tech partnerships across Asia.

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DBS China Captures 38% of Panda Bond Market, Wins Principal License

DBS China dominates Panda bonds with 38% market share and wins principal underwriting license. CMOs should track how Asian banks are capturing cross-border capital flows.

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Amazon Repositions Value as Premium Strategy in Australia

Amazon ditches discount messaging for "smart spending" in Australia, signaling a premium value repositioning across Asia Pacific.

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APAC Influencer Campaigns Shift to Performance: 42% Now Measured by Sales

Performance-driven influencer campaigns in APAC jumped to 42% in 2025. CMOs must shift budgets toward nano-creators and affiliate links to capture ROI.

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Tokyo Agency Offers WPP CEO Internship Over Industry Experience Gap

WPP CEO lacks advertising agency experience, Tokyo independent argues. UltraSuperNew offers internship to show how creative work actually happens outside holding company structures.

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Why Chatime Is Shifting Marketing Control Back to Sydney

Chatime appoints local CMO to shift marketing control from Singapore to Sydney, signaling a broader QSR trend toward regional autonomy and brand-building over expansion.

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Hyundai Appoints Yukontorn Wisadkosin as ASEAN President

Hyundai names ex-Ford ASEAN chief Yukontorn Wisadkosin as regional president to drive electrification strategy across five Southeast Asian markets amid intensifying Chinese competition.

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ASX Issues Formal Warning to Vinyl Over 37-Minute Disclosure Breach

Vinyl's 37-minute disclosure delay before filing its US$10.5M acquisition cost it an ASX warning. Tightened rules mean compliance failures now carry million-dollar penalties.