Wolid’s media experience and entrepreneurial instincts are helping to drive the digital transformation of Sri Lankan traditional media.
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40 Under 40 2025: Umair Wolid, Roar Global
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40 under 40 2025
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roar global
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umair wolid
Sri Lanka’s marketing industry needs ethics and standards
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The nation's industry leaders dedicate substantial time and resources to crafting top-notch ideas and campaigns, yet they often overlook the social and behavioural effects these efforts have on the public, says Mark and Comm's Thanzyl Thajudeen.
Agency of the Year 2021 shortlist: South Asia
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See the shortlist for the South Asia region in the 2021 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
Agency of the Year 2020 winners: South Asia
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Here are the winners for the South Asia region in the 2020 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
Sri Lankan influencer claims Unilever bullied her over objections to whitening product
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A Colombo-based editor has spoken up about how the brand ‘made her life miserable’ after she denounced a whitening product on Instagram.
Sri Lanka: aspirational, creative — and entirely different from India
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Leo Burnett
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The island country is on the cusp of a digital revolution, which could finally allow it to emerge from the shadows of its giant neighbour.
Sri Lanka rebuilds after terror attack
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Sri Lanka Convention Bureau chairman Kumar De Silva opens up about the current state of the industry and its plans for the future.
Industry rallies behind Sri Lanka
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Impact on visitor numbers expected to be short-term.
Agency of the Year 2018 winners: South Asia
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Here are the winners for the South Asia region in the 2018 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards, which were handed out tonight in a ceremony in Mumbai.
Sri Lanka paint company to make hues from discarded temple flowers
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Leo Burnett Sri Lanka came up with the 'Petal paints' concept for JAT Paints.
Agency of the Year 2017 winners: South Asia
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pakistan
sri lanka
Here is the winner list for the South Asia region in the 2017 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
US$213 billion prize: Brands compete for Asia's new markets
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Corporations see the young, urbanising populations of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Sri Lanka as important future customers.
Agency of the Year 2015 shortlist: South Asia
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sri lanka
Here is the shortlist for the South Asia region in the 2015 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
MediaCom expands footprint in South Asia
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ASIA-PACIFIC - GroupM agency MediaCom is opening offices in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and is expected to be up and running within the quarter.
Geometry Global Sri Lanka welcomes new chief operating officer
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Geometry Global Sri Lanka has appointed Sancharitha Jayathilake as its new Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for promoting the concept of precision activation to brands in the local market and maintaining Geometry Global’s position as a leader in this space.
The funniest ad for tile grout you're likely to see
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A campaign for Swisstek Grout by Saatchi & Saatchi Sri Lanka filled in the gaps between columns in Sri Lanka’s major English and Sinhala newspapers. Carlos Anuncibay, executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi Sri Lanka said homebuilders in the country come from various backgrounds, so the simple visual representation of the product proved the most effective way to communicate.