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Reports of Jimmy Lai’s death have been greatly exaggerated
Oriental Daily has ran an anonymous full-page obituary ad today in what looks to be directed at Next Media chairman Jimmy Lai-Chee-Ying. The last character of his name “Chee” is modified on the page...
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Doremus continues Asia expansion
Global B-to-B communications agency Doremus, has strengthened its presence in Greater China by opening a wholly owned office in Shanghai. The move answers increasing demand for its services from...
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LIVE: Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2014
6.30pm: We're getting ready for today's big night! Here's how it looks like: https://twitter.com/MarketingEds/status/499872573992075264 https://twitter.com/MarketingEds/status/499876088604942338...
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Sanofi-Aventis named Loyalty & Engagement Brand of the Year
After its debut in Singapore last year, the L&E awards went bigger and better by going regional this year, encompassing the entire Southeast Asia. Sanofi-Aventis stole the show with stellar...
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Boomerang Awards extends submission deadline until 25 August
Thanks to a heavy stream of entries, The Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) have extendedthe submission deadline for this year’s Boomerang Awards (Boomerangs) by one...
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ABS-CBN’s consumer biz focus led to 44% hike in 1H revenues
ABS-CBN saw its net income increase by 44% in the last six months as it reaps the rewards of veering away from traditional income streams to focus on its now booming consumer business. Revenue has...
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Viacom names new Philippine Country Manager
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has roped Dinna Zaratan, AOR director for Nestle at ZenithOptimedia (ZO), to become its new country manager for the Philippines. Zaratan (pictured) will...
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Carlsberg to amplify music strategy for Guinness
Advertising agency Banana has entered into a full year deal with Carlsberg Hong Kong to bring the company's global music platform Guinness Amplify to Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the official distributor...
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JWT Singapore partners up with Gigya
JWT Singapore will join the Gigya NEXUS Partner Ecosystem, a network of over 50 independent software vendors and agencies that provide Gigya customers with full suite of consumer identity and data...
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PR trouble for Edelman
Be it crisis communication, media relations or simply a great spin on a boring old story, PR agencies are known for always being on the ball. That’s probably also why global PR agency Edelman found...
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Groupon names Catherine So as new MD
Groupon has appointed Catherine So as managing director of Hong Kong. So will be responsible for driving continued growth and overseeing day-to-day operations in the market. She joins Groupon from...
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King Content and LinkedIn push for better content
Content marketing agency King Content has come on board LinkedIn's Certified Content Partner program. With over 313 million members on LinkedIn, the professional network allows brands to create and...
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IN BRIEF: MORE STORIES FROM THE INDUSTRY
The Premier League sticks with radio station talkSPORT UTV Media’s sports radio station talkSPORT has extended its international partnership with the Premier League for an additional three years until...
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Bonds gets a packaging makeover
Design agency JKR Global has redesigned the packaging for Australian underwear brand Bonds. The new design is said to take Bonds back to its roots, building on the foundations of a very strong and...
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The Premier League sticks with radio station talkSPORT
UTV Media’s sports radio station talkSPORT has extended its international partnership with the Premier League for an additional three years until 2019. The London-based station has been re-appointed...
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The role of wearable tech in the future of mobile marketing
To some, wearable tech might take the definition of mobile marketing into the realm of science-fiction fantasy. However, while wearable tech may be all the rage in the world of bits and bytes, we ask:...
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Marketing salaries on the rise due to shortage of good talent
With the industry suffering a shortage of senior marketing talent, companies are offering a 13% average salary increase to to those who make a career move. According to Robert Walters’ mid-year...
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What you should do when a client steals you idea
Idea theft is not an issue new to the industry. It is the one gripe on the lips of every agency folk. With the plethora of pitches in the market, it is easy for the clients to take the idea and run...
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BBH Asia Pacific makes senior level promotions
BBH Asia Pacific has promoted David Webster to chief growth officer and James Sowden to head of planning. Webster (pictured right) has been with the BBH network for nine years - six in Singapore and...
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WPP shifts Randy Duax to Asia to head up talent
WPP has moved its New York-based VP of executive recruitment Randy Duax to Singapore to take on the role of WPP talent director, Asia. Duax steps in to replace Jean-Michel Wu, who leaves WPP after 10...
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