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US Super Bowl commercial frenzy kicks off

US Super Bowl commercial frenzy kicks off

GLOBAL - America is gearing up for the annual burst of commercial creativity that accompanies the Super Bowl.

Philip Brett appointed to TBWA Worldwide Executive Committee

Philip Brett appointed to TBWA Worldwide Executive Committee

SINGAPORE - As TBWA seeks to expand globally, Philip Brett (pictured), group president for South and Southeast Asia, has been appointed to its Worldwide Executive Committee.

POLL: Which city will be Asia-Pacific's top advertising hub by 2020?

POLL: Which city will be Asia-Pacific's top advertising hub by 2020?

ASIA-PACIFIC - As Asia's advertising industry booms, the older, more sophisticated markets must face up to the challenges laid down by countries on the rise.

POLL: Who will profit most from Google's China withdrawal?

POLL: Who will profit most from Google's China withdrawal?

With Google poised to pull out of China, thoughts inevitably turn to the gap left in the search market.

Tamio Koshino named as chairman and chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Tokyo

Tamio Koshino named as chairman and chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Tokyo

TOKYO - Cannes Grand Prix-winning creative Tamio Koshino (pictured right) has been named as the new chairman and chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Tokyo.

US Super Bowl commercial frenzy kicks off

US Super Bowl commercial frenzy kicks off

GLOBAL - America is gearing up for the annual burst of commercial creativity that accompanies the Super Bowl.

Hill & Knowlton appoints Catriona Booth Australasia GM

Hill & Knowlton appoints Catriona Booth Australasia GM

SYDNEY - Hill & Knowlton has appointed Catriona Booth (pictured), former director of international communications at Warner Bros Entertainment, to the newly created post of general manager for its Australasia corporate unit.

Super Bowl scrutiny: This year's commercials reviewed

Super Bowl scrutiny: This year's commercials reviewed

The Super Bowl sees the biggest annual outpouring of TVC creativity on the planet. Some of America's - and indeed the world's - biggest brands are prepared to shell out US$3 million for a 30-second spot.

Omnicom reports 15 per cent drop in Q4 income

Omnicom reports 15 per cent drop in Q4 income

American holding company Omnicom has claimed that the fourth quarter of 2009 was "the toughest economic period" in its history.