Guthy-Renker hires PHD for media business in Australia
SYDNEY - Market leader in home shopping Guthy-Renker has appointed PHD to run its multi-million dollar media strategy, planning and buying account in Australia.
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HBO Asia promotes Magdalene Ew to SVP position
SINGAPORE - HBO Asia has promoted Magdalene Ew to senior vice president of marketing, content and creative services.
Marina Bay Sands splits creative business in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is believed to have split its creative account between TBWA and local boutique shop Formul8 in Singapore.
HBO Asia promotes Magdalene Ew to SVP position
SINGAPORE - HBO Asia has promoted Magdalene Ew to senior vice president of marketing, content and creative services.
Red Brand Builders launches social marketing solutions portal in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY - Red Brand Builders have partnered with VietnamMarcom to launch a social marketing portal to support and provide a voice for social causes across Vietnam.
BBC Worldwide promotes Monty Ghai to VP position
SINGAPORE - BBC Worldwide Channels has promoted Monty Ghai to vice president of network development for Asia, to further expand its business in the region.
Euro RSCG installs Juan Rocamora as chairman for Asia-Pacific
GLOBAL - Euro RSCG has named Southern Europe CEO, Juan Rocamora, as chairman of Asia-Pacific, a role that he will hold in conjunction with his current role in Europe.
clickTrue awarded Google accreditation
SINGAPORE – SPH Magazines' online marketing subsidiary clickTrue has been made a Google AdWords certified partner and re-accredited as a Google Analytics certified partner.
JWT launches property communications offering in Australia
SYDNEY - JWT Sydney has launched JWT Property - a new division providing a full service communications offering to the residential, retirement and commercial property sectors in Australia.
Dentsu hires Saatchi Lab's Sean Mathews as strategy lead in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Dentsu Singapore has added Sean Mathews (pictured left) as strategy and insights director for its planning division called Communications Planning Cell (CPC).
Cannes: Leo Burnett, Hakuhodo and Saatchis win gold for Asia-Pacific
CANNES - Leo Burnett Hong Kong and Hakuhodo Tokyo were among the winners from Asia, each taking home a gold Lion in the Direct category as the first awards were handed out at the Cannes Lions 2010 festival last night.
Ogilvy & Mather adds three new members to worldwide board
GLOBAL - Ogilvy & Mather has appointed three new members to the company’s global board of directors. Wayne Berman, chairman Ogilvy Government Relations, Christopher Graves (pictured), Global CEO Ogilvy Public Relations and Tony Grigg, worldwide managing director, global brand management Ford Group, were all named on the board.
Leo Burnett Hong Kong wins gold Lion at Cannes
CANNES - Leo Burnett Hong Kong and Hakuhodo Tokyo were among the winners from Asia, each taking home a gold Lion in the Direct category as the first awards were handed out at the Cannes Lions 2010 Festival last night.
Microsoft appoints Mark Britt to head consumer and online division in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE —Microsoft Corp has appointed Mark Britt as general manager for its consumer and online (C&O) group in Asia-Pacific.
Cannes: Leo Burnett, Hakuhodo and Saatchis win Gold for Asia-Pacific
CANNES - Leo Burnett Hong Kong and Hakuhodo Tokyo were among the winners from Asia, each taking home a gold Lion in the Direct category as the first awards were handed out at the Cannes Lions 2010 festival last night.
Maverick names former Rapp GM Lesley Sudiro as marketing head in Indonesia
JAKARTA – Local communications consultancy Maverick has appointed former general manager of Rapp Indonesia Lesley Sudiro to head its marketing division.
Health Promotion Board launches smoking control campaign for youths in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Ogilvy & Mather Singapore has built on the creative theme 'Live it up without lighting up' for the Health Promotion Board's youth-targeted smoking control campaign, for the second year running.
Health Promotion Board launches smoking control campaign for youths in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Ogilvy & Mather Singapore has built on the creative theme 'Live it up without lighting up' for the Health Promotion Board's youth-targeted smoking control campaign, for the second year running.
L'Oreal | L'Oreal Hair Expert | Thailand
Fancy an online hair check-up? To generate awareness of its new Total Repair 5 product, L'Oreal aimed to create real engagement with consumers in Thailand.
Infor | Big ERP | Global
Leading provider of business software for mid-market customers Infor has launched its first-ever global advertising campaign.
L'Oreal | L'Oreal Hair Expert | Thailand
Fancy an online hair check-up? To generate awareness of its new Total Repair 5 product, L'Oreal aimed to create real engagement with consumers in Thailand.
DiGi | Bola! Bola! Bola! | Malaysia
Malaysian telco DiGi Telecommunications is rewarding its customers by sending them and a partner to any football match, anywhere in the world.
XL Axiata shortlists three agencies for creative review in Indonesia
JAKARTA - XL Axiata, the country’s third-largest telco, is believed to have shortlisted up to three agencies for the final stages of its creative account review in Indonesia.
Ogilvy & Mather hires Goodby’s Chris Ford as ECD in Sydney
SYDNEY - Ogilvy & Mather has appointed Goodby, Silverstein & Partners creative director Chris Ford as executive creative director in Sydney.
StarHub boosts HDTV content in Singapore
SINGAPORE - StarHub TV will be boosting its channel offerings with the launch of seven new HD channels starting from July.
VNPost hires JWT for corporate project in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY – VNPost has hired JWT and Smart Media to revamp its corporate identity in Vietnam.
Coway appoints BBDO/Proximity in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR - Korean health appliances brand Coway has appointed BBDO/Proximity as its creative agency-of-record in Malaysia following a three-way pitch.
BBDO Guerrero/Proximity promotes Francine Gonzalez in The Philippines
MANILA - BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Philippines has promoted Francine Gonzalez to general manager of BBDO Guerrero.
BEHIND THE SCENES with 'Be a Changi millionaire' campaign
SINGAPORE - To launch Changi Airport's largest-ever shopping promotion, 'Be a Changi millionaire', Changi Airport Group were not content with just another print, television or website campaign, the group wanted something spectacular.
VivaKi appoints Devapriya Mohanty as CEO in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY – VivaKi has appointed Mindshare’s Unilever lead, Devapriya 'Deboo' Mohanty, to head its operations as CEO in Vietnam.
Microsoft Advertising names Jonathan Hardy as sales director for SE Asia
SINGAPORE - Microsoft Advertising has appointed Jonathan Hardy as sales director for Southeast Asia to drive engagement with advertisers and publishers in the digital space across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.
Ruth Stubbs steps down as president of Mediabrands Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Ruth Stubbs has stepped down as president of Mediabrands Asia-Pacific.
Ruth Stubbs steps down as president of Mediabrands Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Ruth Stubbs has stepped down as president of Mediabrands Asia-Pacific.
VivaKi appoints Devapriya Mohanty as CEO in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY – VivaKi has appointed Mindshare’s Unilever lead, Devapriya 'Deboo' Mohanty, to head its operations as CEO in Vietnam.
ESPN hands additional regional creative accounts to Grey Group in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Grey Group Singapore has been assigned additional regional creative duties for ESPN Star Sports’ two new offerings ESPN HD and ESPN Player.
Microsoft Advertising names Jonathan Hardy as sales director for SE Asia
SINGAPORE - Microsoft Advertising has appointed Jonathan Hardy as sales director for Southeast Asia to drive engagement with advertisers and publishers in the digital space across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.
Proton reviews creative account in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Proton is believed to be in the process of reviewing its creative account in Malaysia with up to five agencies including incumbent McCann Erickson lining up for the pitch.
Proton reviews creative account in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Proton is believed to be in the process of reviewing its creative account in Malaysia with up to five agencies including incumbent McCann Erickson lining up for the pitch.
Grohe appoints Lewis PR in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Premium bathroom and kitchen fittings brand Grohe has appointed Lewis PR as its retainer agency in Singapore.
Red Dawn appointed for YOG music CD launch in Singapore
SINGAPORE - The National Youth Council (NYC) has appointed Red Dawn Communications to promote the launch of the music CD for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore.
PR Communications launches arm for green causes
SINGAPORE - PR Communications has launched Eco-PR, a practice dedicated to the environmental, clean energy and sustainability-related business sectors.
P&G Asia marketing head Maile Carnegie leaves role in Singapore
SINGAPORE – P&G’s head of marketing for Asia Maile Carnegie (pictured) is leaving her role in Singapore with India marketing head Sumeet Vohra taking over.
Channel News Asia revamps on-air look and programmes
SINGAPORE - Channel NewsAsia has been given a new on-air look and unveiled a stronger line-up of documentaries and staple programmes.
Profile: Astro Entertainment head Zainir Aminullah
Zainir Aminullah's pay-TV success is built on targeting customers with a 360 degree approach.
Profile: Astro Entertainment head Zainir Aminullah
Zainir Aminullah's pay-TV success is built on targeting customers with a 360 degree approach.
Profile: Astro Entertainment head Zainir Aminullah
Zainir Aminullah's pay-TV success is built on targeting customers with a 360 degree approach.
P&G Asia marketing head Maile Carnegie leaves role in Singapore
SINGAPORE – P&G’s head of marketing for Asia, Maile Carnegie (pictured), is leaving her role in Singapore with India marketing head Sumeet Vohra taking over.
Mercedes China consolidates digital media business with MEC
BEIJING - Mercedes-Benz has consolidated its digital media planning and buying business with MEC in China in order to drive greater integration.
Mercedes China consolidates digital media business with MEC
BEIJING - Mercedes-Benz has consolidated its digital media planning and buying business with MEC in China in order to drive greater integration.
XM hires creative lead and boosts digital team in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – XM has added several new hires to its XM-JWT Malaysia operation, appointing Tony Low as creative group head to lead its creative and rich media department.
Kelly Khoo to head sales and marketing at Clear Channel, Singapore
SINGAPORE - Clear Channel Singapore has promoted Kelly Khoo, previously its marketing director, to take on the combined role of sales and marketing director.
Affordable Art Fair appoints Rocket-X and T\PR for event promotion
SINGAPORE - Rocket-X and T\PR have been appointed to handle the communications strategy, creative and public relations for Asia’s first Affordable Art Fair (AAF).
HP and Intel launch digital drive for IT managers
Omnicom Media Group and CBS Interactive have launched Hewlett-Packard and Intel’s latest regional digital campaign ‘Make IT happen’.
HP and Intel launch digital drive for IT managers
Omnicom Media Group and CBS Interactive have launched Hewlett-Packard and Intel’s latest regional digital campaign ‘Make IT happen’.
Johnson & Johnson baby draws up creative agency shortlist
GLOBAL - Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is lining up agencies to present for its US$20 million global creative baby products pitch that was announced in May.
Universal Music Group names Sandy Monteiro president of Southeast Asia
REGIONAL - Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, has promoted Sandy Monteiro (pictured) to president of Southeast Asia.
Universal Music Group names Sandy Monteiro president of Southeast Asia
REGIONAL - Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, has promoted Sandy Monteiro (pictured) to president of Southeast Asia.
Fonterra picks Grant McCann for media account in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO - Fonterra Brands Lanka, the local arm of global dairy firm Fonterra, has appointed Grant McCann Erickson as its media agency partner in the market following a review.
HP and Intel launch digital drive for IT managers
Omnicom Media Group and CBS Interactive have launched Hewlett-Packard and Intel’s latest regional digital campaign ‘Make IT happen’.
IPTV and digital TV continues rapid growth in Asia-Pacific region : Informa
ASIA-PACIFIC - The latest figures from Informa Telecoms & Media has shown that the Asia-Pacific region boasts with over 150 million digital TV homes while IPTV households now stand at 10 million.
IPTV and digital TV continues rapid growth in Asia-Pacific region : Informa
ASIA-PACIFIC - The latest figures from Informa Telecoms & Media has shown that the Asia-Pacific region boasts with over 150 million digital TV homes while IPTV households now stand at 10 million.
Publicis Thailand names Somyot Chairat as managing director
BANGKOK – Publicis has appointed former McCann Worldgroup Indonesia chief Somyot Chairat as managing director of its Thailand office.
GroupM Singapore CEO James Chadwick to step down in September
SINGAPORE - GroupM Singapore CEO James Chadwick is set to leave his current role in September to move back to the UK.
Rapp Singapore CEO departs, Patrick Chin named as associate MD
SINGAPORE – Rapp has recruited Patrick Chin (pictured) as associate managing director for its Singapore operations as CEO Valli Lakshmanan is set to leave the agency to pursue his own venture.
GroupM Singapore CEO James Chadwick to step down in September
SINGAPORE - GroupM Singapore CEO James Chadwick is set to leave his current role in September to move back to the UK.
Singapore Navy awards creative account to Y&R after 28 years with Saatchis
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Navy has awarded its creative account to Y&R in Singapore following a competitive six-month long review that included Dentsu and long-time incumbent Saatchi & Saatchi.
Singapore Navy awards creative account to Y&R after 28 years with Saatchis
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Navy has awarded its creative account to Young & Rubicam in Singapore following a competitive six-month long review that included Dentsu and long-time incumbent Saatchi & Saatchi.
DBS unaffected by banking glitch believe brand and PR experts
SINGAPORE - Branding and PR experts are confident that DBS will ride out the current media storm surrounding the bank since a technical glitch derailed its network and services yesterday in Singapore.
Proton assigns Leo Burnett as creative AOR in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Proton has parted ways with McCann Erickson and appointed Leo Burnett to its advertising account following a four-way pitch.
McCann Erickson and Momentum MDs leave roles in Thailand
BANGKOK - Angsana Chongsrichan, managing director of McCann Erickson, and Thany Sakornsinthuthe, managing director of Momentum, have both resigned from their positions in Thailand.
Vaseline tasks Edelman for product launch in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Vaseline has hired Edelman as its public relations partner to launch its intensive care lotion product.
JWT Shanghai appoints Birger Linke as senior regional creative director
SHANGHAI - After three years with TBWA\Vietnam and regional network Group Edge, Birger Linke has rejoined JWT as senior regional creative director in Shanghai to work on the agency’s Ford business.
Profile: Citibank's regional marketing boss Francesco Lagutaine
Citibank's chief marketing officer for Asia-Pacific Francesco Lagutaine seeks an intimate relationship between the bank, its customers and agencies.
Birger Linke appointed senior regional creative director at JWT Shanghai
SHANGHAI - After three years with TBWA\Vietnam and regional network Group Edge, Birger Linke has rejoined JWT as senior regional creative director in Shanghai to work on the agency’s Ford business.
Mindshare Singapore launches Facebook apps-for-hire platform
SINGAPORE - Following the launch of its 'Mobile Apps for Hire’ platform, Mindshare Singapore has launched another co-created platform with major Facebook application developers.
JWT Shanghai appoints Birger Linke as senior regional creative director
SHANGHAI - After three years with TBWA\Vietnam and regional network Group Edge, Birger Linke has rejoined JWT as senior regional creative director in Shanghai to work on the agency’s Ford business.
Christopher Lyons to head Leo Burnett's retail arm for Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Leo Burnett has appointed Christopher Lyons (pictured) as regional shopper and retail marketing director to head its retail arm across Asia-Pacific.
Profile: Citibank's regional marketing boss Francesco Lagutaine
Citibank's chief marketing officer for Asia-Pacific Francesco Lagutaine seeks an intimate relationship between the bank, its customers and agencies.
Vaseline tasks Edelman for product launch in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Vaseline has hired Edelman as its public relations partner to launch its intensive care lotion product.
Profile: Citibank's regional marketing boss Francesco Lagutaine
Citibank's chief marketing officer for Asia-Pacific Francesco Lagutaine seeks an intimate relationship between the bank, its customers and agencies.
Thai Airways launches full-service review
BANGKOK - Thai Airways is set to launch a full-service review of its creative and media agencies in Thailand as part of a mandatory bi-annual check of its roster agencies, a common practice for all government bodies.
New push from Thai Airways with full-service review
BANGKOK - Thai Airways is set to launch a full-service review of its creative and media agencies in Thailand as part of a mandatory bi-annual check of its roster agencies, a common practice for all government bodies.
Manhattan Fish Market launches activation drive in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The Manhattan Fish Market has launched an integrated marketing effort to promote its ‘Election Showdown’ interactive menu campaign.
MEC Philippines hires UM's Adel Tuason as business and strategic planning director
MANILA - MEC Philippines has appointed media agency veteran Adel Tuason as business unit and strategy planning director.
Synovate names Ben Llewellyn as MD in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR - Synovate has appointed Ben Llewellyn as managing director of its office in Malaysia.
Aids Access Foundation appoints Y&R for its Thai campaign
BANGKOK – The Aids Access Foundation has appointed Y&R as creative agency for an upcoming campaign in Thailand, following a competitive multi-agency pitch process.
Singha partners with Manchester United to raise its profile globally
BANGKOK - Thai beer brand Singha has teamed up with Manchester United to raise its international profile, appointing Leo Burnett to handle partnership.
Singha partners with Manchester United to raise its profile globally
BANGKOK - Thai beer brand Singha has teamed up with Manchester United to raise its international profile, appointing Leo Burnett to handle partnership.
NLB seeks PR agency for Speak Good English movement in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The National Library Board (NLB) in Singapore has put out a tender for the appointment of a public relations agency to undertake public relations and media support for the Speak Good English Movement 2010/11.
Coca-Cola hands shopper marketing business to OgilvyAction in India
MUMBAI - Coca-Cola India has appointed OgilvyAction to oversee shopper marketing programmes for the company’s brand portfolio, following a competitive pitch.
Profile: Universal Music Group's Sandy Monteiro
President of Universal Music Group International for Southeast Asia Sandy Monteiro says the music business must embrace digital and mobile opportunities to survive.
Profile: Universal Music Group's Sandy Monteiro
President of Universal Music Group International for Southeast Asia Sandy Monteiro says the music business must embrace digital and mobile opportunities to survive.
LG Electronics launches digital World Cup drive in Thailand
LG Electronics is leveraging on the 2010 FIFA World Cup to drive brand and product engagement for its full LED Slim TV Infinia with audiences in Thailand.
DiGi | Bola! Bola! Bola! | Malaysia
Malaysian telco DiGi Telecommunications is rewarding its customers by sending them and a partner to any football match, anywhere in the world.
Euro RSCG appoints Daniel Lee as digital director for Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE - Euro RSCG has named Daniel Lee to the newly-created position of regional digital director, Southeast Asia for Euro RSCG 4D.
Tourism Authority of Thailand to launch creative and media review
BANGKOK - The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) advertising accounts for both domestic and international travel campaigns are thought to be up for review by the end of this month.
Christopher Lyons to head Leo Burnett's retail arm for Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Leo Burnett has appointed Christopher Lyons (pictured) as regional shopper and retail marketing director to head its retail arm across Asia-Pacific.
SilkAir reviews digital firms for website redesign in Singapore
SINGAPORE - SilkAir is thought to be conducting a pitch in Singapore for a digital firm to redesign its website.
Tourism Authority of Thailand to launch creative and media review
BANGKOK - The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) advertising accounts for both domestic and international travel campaigns are thought to be up for review by the end of this month.
BBH parts with Levi's, ending 28 year relationship
GLOBAL - BBH has parted ways with Levi Strauss & Co in Europe and Asia, ending a 28 year relationship with the iconic denim brand.