BatesAsia in talks with Methinks

SHANGHAI - WPP's BatesAsia is believed to be in talks with Shanghai activation agency Methinks with a view towards acquisition.

by | 08/15/2007

BatesAsia president Jeffrey Yu declined to comment on the development. It is the second major acquisition that the agency has been linked with in recent months, after earlier reports that it is considering buying Singapore’s 10am Communications (Media, 11 July).

The development comes after BatesAsia’s lost its grip on its 14-year Nokia relationship in the region.

Related Articles

Cheil's 'Knock Knock' is APAC's most-awarded campaign

By Staff Reporters

40 Under 40 2023: Marion Micoud, CBA Design

By Staff Reporters

Google enters the MMM game: Meridian helps marketers find their own 'North Star' metrics

By Robin Langford

Vineeta Singh on why 'Sugar Cosmetics is not just a beauty brand, it's a catalyst for change within the industry'

By Campaign India Team

Discovery adsales up 60 per cent in Asia

APAC adtech veterans come together to further education efforts in Nepal

By Shawn Lim

How to investigate a vendor’s sustainability claims

By Tom Jones-Barlow

'The lack of female leadership in Japan is undeniable': McCann's Ji Watson

By Minnie Wang

Hallmark network eyes family niche in Asia-Pacific market

Apple Vision Pro is making headlines, but may be a premature choice for brands

By Claudia Mastromauro