Last week Lowe confirmed it was out of the running for the pitch, which requires agencies to be of a certain size and scope. Five agencies remain in the mix: incumbents Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO and Leo Burnett, and newcomers Y&R and Grey.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian telco has hired a new head of marketing for its postpaid business, Allan Khoo, formerly HSBC general manager postpaid marketing. Khoo replaces Leena Rashid, who left a year ago.
