Former Dentsu staff say they were never contacted after the breach and are unsure what data was leaked, with some questioning why the company retained their information more than a decade after they left.
merkle
More than 150 ex-Dentsu employees plan legal action for data breach
Dentsu leak compromised LNER customer data
Campaign initially reported on the leak in October.
Former Dentsu APAC heads launch regional B2B marketing agency
EXCLUSIVE: Grove B2B will focus on APAC-wide advisory-to-activation, as the agency hopes to break the traditional legacy B2B model and deliver marketing-as-a-service underpinned by business results.
40 Under 40 2024: Lana Zhang, Merkle
Zhang's visionary leadership, dedication to innovation, and contributions to marketing automation have established her as a cornerstone of the industry in China and beyond.
Synthetic data: The future of business decision-making?
Synthetic data offers a compelling solution to the challenges of data collection and analysis. But can AI-generated C-suite insights truly transform how companies make crucial decisions? B2B International's Amanda Chew explores.
Senior leadership reshuffles at Dentsu APAC, as agency re-aligns to new Global Practices structure
EXCLUSIVE: As APAC leaders Cheuk Chiang (Dentsu Creative) and John Riccio (Merkle) exit the company, Campaign speaks with Dentsu APAC CEO Rob Gilby on their departures, their new Global Practices structure, and why agency convergence doesn't have to be a sign of doom and gloom.
Dentsu appoints new CEO for Merkle China
Derek Huang, former head of marketing shared service at Yum China, returns to Dentsu to lead Merkle China, succeeding Hawk Liu.
Merkle launches AI-powered Google Technology Practice
The practice will also see the launch of Accelerator, a technology built into the Google ecosystem.
Brands that won’t adapt to cookie regulations are going to lag in two years: Merkle analytics chief
Shirli Zelcer, global head of analytics and tech tells Campaign India about Merkle's transition post-acquisition by Dentsu, the evolving role of AI, its usage and more.
40 Under 40 2022: Sanchit Mendiratta, Merkle
With a keen eye for all things marketing and CX, Mendiratta has been instrumental in the growth of Happy Marketer from its early beginnings to the time the business was acquired by Merkle and Dentsu International in 2019.
B2B marketers seek creativity boost to stand out
Companies such as Cigna, Microsoft, Intel and Unilever have shown how to deliver innovative B2B campaigns. But APAC is just finding its feet in making this shift.
Dentsu China appoints new CGOs for Media and Merkle
Former IPG Mediabrands China MD Alex Tan joins Dentsu as Media CGO and Richard Wu from Charoen Pokphand Group moves to Merkle in the same role.
John Riccio named president of Merkle APAC
Riccio expands his remit from ANZ and replaces Zhengda "Z" Shen who retires in July.
Dentsu's Merkle B2B absorbs Gyro and Merkle DWA
Combined entity will be led in Singapore by Rhys Taylor, who has led the Asia Pacific offices of Gyro since 2020.
Dentsu launches Merkle in Taiwan
Carrie Tsai, the current iProspect Taiwan CEO, will also lead the CXM agency in this market.
Dentsu promotes Michael Komasinski to global CEO of Merkle
Komasinski is currently president of Merkle/CXM, Americas, and leader of the Dentsu Customer Experience Management (CXM) Service Line in the Americas.
Dentsu Australia merges Isobar under Merkle and BWM
Five months after growing Isobar's offering in Australia with the addition of Accordant, the agency has become the latest target of consolidation.
Dentsu makes long-awaited practice splash with Dentsu Health
The new offering will tap the expertise of some 2,000 people already working on health-related business across the network’s agency brands.
Dentsu consolidates more Australian operations into Merkle and Isobar
Amicus, Davanti, DWA and Gyro are folded into Merkle Australia, while CX consultancy Accordant is integrated with Isobar.
DAN's Merkle melds five agencies to create global B2B group, eyes $120 billion market
The unit already employs 1,000 people, serves over 100 clients and manages $16 billion in global billings.
Merkle's global CEO steps aside after more than 32 years
Craig Dempster, currently president of Merkle Americas, will take over as global CEO on June 1, as longtime chairman and CEO David Williams changes focus to a group CRM role.
Dentsu Aegis Network's Merkle acquires global data shop Ugam
The India-based data and analytics company has more than 1,800 staffers worldwide.
Dentsu X doubles size in China by integrating &c agency
Michael Zhang, former chief of ‘Merkle&c’ becomes new CEO of Dentsu X China.
Merkle appoints MD for Southeast Asia
Ted Bray takes on the role in addition to his current responsibilities as APAC chief growth officer.
United Airlines taps Carat, Merkle-led Dentsu team for global media
Wunderman will retain production, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
My new job so far: Susana Tsui
The CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network China shares early highlights including DAN Programmatic, leveraging Merkle, partnering with iFlytek, BAT, the next Carat China CEO & more.
DAN's Merkle acquires global B2B media and marketing agency DWA
Dentsu Aegis Network's performance marketing agency Merkle has acquired global B2B digital media and marketing agency DWA on undisclosed terms.
DAN launches Merkle in APAC with Sokrati takeover
Sokrati to be rebranded under Merkle umbrella post-acquisition.
Baseball and digital drive profits for Dentsu
Digital services contributed close to 60 percent of Dentsu Aegis Network's gross profit according to the company's Q1 FY2017 consolidated financial results.
Dentsu the most acquisitive group in 2016
A report from Results International notes strong demand for analytics and VR specialists.