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Dentsu to appoint Takeshi Sano as its new global CEO
Sano told Campaign Asia-Pacific he is prioritising Dentsu’s role as a growth partner by focusing on tech and capabilities. Incumbent president and global CEO Hiroshi Igarashi is set to step down from his role next month.
Publicis hires former WPP Studio X global chief operating officer Sean Palmer
Previously based in Singapore, Palmer relocates to London to be Publicis' chief operational transformation officer for global clients.
Teads and Samsung Ads strike multi-market CTV ad partnership in Asia
Samsung Ads taps Teads to be the exclusive local reseller of its CTV native ad formats in Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Former Mindshare and Mediacom CEO Mark Heap joins Aperto Partnership
Heap previously held CEO roles at Mindshare EMEA, MediaCom APAC and PHD China. In his new position, he will oversee growth across APAC and EMEA.
Ad creatives share the Super Bowl LX spots they wish they worked on
For Question of the Week, Campaign asked Adland to share the Super Bowl LX work they wish they did.
Adland faces calls to tackle scam ads as Meta admits they ‘might be 3-4% of revenues’
Consumers say role of platforms is key as distrust grows over suspicious ads.
WPP plans to launch WPP Creative
There are no plans to remove agency brands.
Sabrina Carpenter builds the ideal boyfriend out of Pringles for Super Bowl LX
The pop star’s Super Bowl debut leans into Gen Z’s ‘unhinged’ sensibility—and an increasingly gender-diverse NFL audience.
Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas
Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post to lay off more than 300 journalists
Nearly a third of the newsroom will be affected, including the APAC editor and much of the international desk.
Principal media to become a ‘business mainstay’ in 2026 as marketers trade transparency for certainty: Forrester
Principal media’s growth is spurred on by budget cuts and shortening CMO tenures.
Five APAC leaders among Cannes Lions 2026 jury presidents
The 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will take place between 22 and 26 June.
Publicis hits record profit margin, adds 5800 staff and hikes cash bonuses 8%
Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.
WPP consults with shareholders on boosting Cindy Rose's pay
Compensation policy will be voted on at AGM.
PHD wins global media remit for Mandai Wildlife Group
Publicis Media’s Spark Foundry was the incumbent agency.
Gemini 3 becomes the default model for AI Overviews
A pair of updates from Google see the tech giant attempt to gain a further foothold in the battle for AI-powered search supremacy.
Inside Campaign Connect Indonesia: what matters to Indonesian marketers
Candid conversations on growth, AI and the cultural trade-offs of scaling brands, with more than 100 marketers in the room.
Revealed: latest hybrid working policies at new 'big six'
Campaign asked the holdcos about requirements to be in-office.
Two-thirds of shoppers use AI for product discovery, but 92% still trust human reviews
AI tools are increasingly popular among shoppers, but scepticism remains when asked to rely solely on AI during the final stages of a purchase journey.
Move and win roundup: Week of January 26, 2026
Lululemon, Omnicom Production, PRecious Communications, Red Rooster, Imagination, IMG, Databricks, Unilever, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
Meta rolls out ads on Threads globally, introduces new ad formats
We Are Social and Meltwater data show India as Threads’ biggest ad market globally, while Taiwan and Hong Kong lead reach among adults aged 18 and over.
The app that asks 'Are you dead?' sparks copycat concerns
The bleak-sounding app that has taken China by storm is a simple digital check-in tool for people living alone.
Mandy Wong named CEO of TBWA Singapore
Wong has spent over two decades at the shop and most recently led the Singapore office as president.
Dyson shortlists three networks in global $500 million media review
IPG Mediabrands, now part of Omnicom Media, is the incumbent on the account.
Move and win roundup: Week of January 19, 2026
Levi's, Publicis, INVNT, Mastercard, Tata Communications, H/Advisors, Lobby Hours, FedEx, Guzman y Gomez, Digital Turbine, PIABO Communications, AKQA, Singtel, Cheil Indonesia, Sqreem Technologies, Taylors Wines, GO Communications, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
Philippines follows Indonesia, Malaysia to ban Grok over AI deepfakes
X’s pledge to limit access to Grok will not affect the Philippine government’s decision to block the chatbot, according to the acting head of the country’s cybercrime centre.
Apple Music and Bad Bunny release new trailer for Super Bowl LX halftime show
The hotly anticipated performance promises to have the world dancing—wherever they are.
OpenAI announces plans for ads in ChatGPT
The landmark move has been confirmed as the company claims users will be able to turn off or dismiss individual adverts.
Omnicom finalises Hong Kong leadership restructure after IPG acquisition
BBDO will be relaunched in Hong Kong, with former DDB chief Andreas Krasser appointed chief executive of Omnicom Advertising Hong Kong.
Not ‘lying flat’: Hong Kong’s Gen Z is ambitious, anxious and spending to cope
The cohort makes up 22% of Hong Kong, commands HK$50 billion in spending, particularly across travel, entertainment and snacking, new Publicis research finds.
Stagwell's Assembly and Allison win Oppo Singapore account
Agencies appointed as media and PR AORs following competitive pitch.
Why Burger King bet on ink to bring its Whopper to life and won big at Spikes Asia
Cheil's creatives share how their bold campaign idea on tattoos resonated in Korea and what its Spikes recognition says about the power of unconventional storytelling.
X removes Grok undressing feature following backlash
X says it has a zero-tolerance approach to child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Central tops Thailand’s ad awareness growth, Milo and Adidas follow
YouGov finds strong lifts driven by holiday retail, sports sponsorship and experiential campaigns.
Dentsu shares slump 11% as buyers walk away from sale of international unit
Dentsu says it has made no announcements on its international business, after reports that talks to sell the unit have collapsed.
VCCP acquires GOVT and merges Singapore operations to form GOVT VCCP
The combined agency will serve clients including OCBC Bank, Cathay Pacific, Canon and Singapore government bodies.
WPP India country manager CVL Srinivas to retire
The architect of WPP’s modern India business will retire in March 2026 after more than 30 years in the industry.
Women Leading Change Awards 2026 is now open for entries
Nominate the women driving innovation and leadership across the industry; submissions close in March.
TikTok named FIFA's first 'preferred platform' for World Cup
New deal will take fans 'behind the curtain and closer to the action than ever before,' Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafström said.
Former TBWA chief Paul Bradbury joins VML ANZ as CEO
Bradbury, who moulded TBWA ANZ into a creative powerhouse over two decades, steps into the CEO hotseat, succeeding Tom Tearle, who bows out after five years in the role.
Move and win roundup: Week of January 12, 2026
Unilever, Hakuhodo, Netflix, Invnt, Virtue Asia, Moët Hennessy Diageo, FutureProof Group, WPP, Tim Ho Wan, Havas, Nielsen, DBS, Bench Media, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
Xiaomi sacks staff and penalises executives after a KOL tie-up triggers fan backlash
Xiaomi disciplined its PR chief and CMO after fan backlash on Weibo.
Karen Ngui steps down as group head of marketing at DBS
After more than two decades with the bank, Ngui will now focus fully on leading the DBS Foundation.
Havas introduces LLM tool Ava, the ‘heart of Havas,’ at CES
Set to roll out this spring, the global LLM unifies the world’s most advanced AI models into one secure portal.
Omnicom introduces next-gen Omni at CES, bringing connected capabilities under one digital powerhouse roof
Following Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG, Omni is now also powered by assets originally under the latter.
Pinterest global CMO Andréa Mallard exits after eight years
Pinterest has not yet announced a replacement.
Kenvue appoints Madhav Nayak as APAC CMO
The former Yum marketer will lead Kenvue's brands Johnson’s, Neutrogena, Listerine, Aveeno, Band-Aid, among others, in APAC.
40 Under 40 2025: Neil Yan, EternityX
Mixing cultural and technological prowess, Yan is helping clients connect with Chinese consumers in one of Asia’s most competitive and exciting markets.
Stagwell launches agentic operating system, The Machine
Stagwell will be offering demos at CES.
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