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Oobit Taps Katashe Group to Scale Crypto Payments in Asia
Oobit taps Katashe Group to drive digital asset payment adoption across Asia, moving crypto from experimentation into everyday retail commerce.
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Oobit Appoints Katashe Group to Lead Crypto Payments Strategy in Asia
Oobit taps Katashe Group to drive crypto payments adoption across Asia, targeting mainstream consumer spending through stablecoin infrastructure in four markets.
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Independent Agencies Surge 44% at Spikes Asia 2026 Awards
Independent agencies across Asia-Pacific claimed 44% more awards at Spikes Asia 2026, with first-time entrant Fundamental Mumbai winning Gold for its WhatsApp campaign. The surge signals a shift in creative recognition beyond traditional network agencies.
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Scape Student Living Sells Out Surprise Bondi Rooftop Event in 60 Minutes
Scape Student Living's surprise rooftop activation sold out in 60 minutes by withholding venue details until arrival. How scarcity mechanics and real-time reveals drive student housing brand engagement.
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Why Asian B2B Marketers Are Ditching Corporate Polish for Humor
75% of B2B ads fail to drive growth. Asian marketers are abandoning corporate polish for authentic humor—and a viral Norwegian campaign proves it works.
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Komerz Acquires Glassbox in $330M Deal to Unite Brand Strategy and Sales
Komerz unites brand strategy with sales measurement in $330M Glassbox acquisition, creating a 'Creative Commerce' platform that connects upper-funnel brand building to transaction-level data.
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Structural Shift: How Australian Media Stocks Signal Wider Disruption
Australian media stocks have lost 60% since 2022, signaling structural industry decline. CMOs must recalibrate earned media strategies as journalist talent pressure and audience fragmentation reshape regional media landscapes.
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Omnicom-IPG Merger Cuts 4,000 Jobs, Compresses APAC Executive Pay
The Omnicom-IPG merger is eliminating senior advertising roles across Asia and compressing executive pay by up to 60% as the combined company pursues US$750M in savings.
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AI Search Platform Constructor Reports 82% Customer Growth
Constructor's AI-powered eCommerce search platform hit 82% customer growth with 96% retention, proving retailers are moving AI from pilots to production. Key metrics: 52% higher add-to-cart rates and $1M+ advertising revenue gains.
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Carlsberg Hits 1.52B Reach With Sonic Branding Across Five Asian Markets
Carlsberg's audio-first Lunar New Year campaign across five Asian markets generated 1.52 billion reach using a single music track. The strategy shows how sonic branding drives engagement over passive visual campaigns.
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Georgie Gardner Exits Nine After 24 Years Amid Network Restructure
Georgie Gardner departs Nine Network after 24 years as the broadcaster consolidates streaming and broadcast operations. What this means for Australian news talent strategy.
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Leo India Wins APAC Creative Agency of the Year at Spikes Asia 2026
Leo India claimed APAC Creative Agency of the Year at Spikes Asia 2026 with 13 metals, including two Grand Prix. The win demonstrates how institutionalized creative excellence drives competitive advantage across multiple brands.