CONNECTION: HK toy producer hires Spike to roll out website

HONG KONG: Spike Hong Kong has won the business to produce a website for toy manufacturer Art Asylum following a creative pitch.

The website, at www.artasylum.com, follows the company's "off-the-wall" image and its "Psycho toyz for crazy kidz

branding. Art Asylum produces collectibles, including characters from the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The creative uses Flash to incorporate video, animation and sound effects. It also includes online forums, bulletin boards, screensavers, catalogues and an email newsletter.

In a separate development, Spike has also appointed Khalida Arain as general manager. Arain's responsibilities will focus on business development and strategy formulation.