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XLSmart is officially formed: Indonesia's new telecom giant

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XLSmart, the result of a merger of three telecommunications companies, promises US$400 million per year in synergies with a 25% market share and equal ownership between Axiata and Sinar Mas

Mobile services brands benefit as Filipinos seek local comfort

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While Jollibee continues to rule the roost as the strongest local brand in the Philippines, according to our exclusive survey, consumers are seeking comfort in familiar, homegrown brands in the second year of the pandemic.

Surely there's more that 5G offers than virtual combat?

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Latest CSL ad turns Hong Kong into a virtual funhouse of activity... that again includes bashing opponents using VR goggles.

Mobile network operators' shot at challenging the duopoly

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MNOs pose the biggest challenge yet to Google and Facebook, yet obstacles remain.

InMobi eyes monetising more global telco data with Pinsight Media deal

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Marketing tech firm says it's capable of extending new offerings worldwide.

Huawei’s new global corporate brand swagger

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‘Beacon of light’ imagery from the Chinese brand's latest corporate campaign reflects its intention to step out as a world leader.

How telecom players benefit from data insight

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Location-aware data paired with demographics gives an edge to early adopters.

Philippine telcos need to get personal with customers amid rising competition

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MANILA - Telco operators in the Philippines have to become more aggressive to acquire new customers, but then cannot neglect to build long-term relationships with them to drive growth in an increasingly competitive market.

New Zealand’s Telecom drops ‘Abstain’ campaign

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NEW ZEALAND – Telecom has dropped its controversial ‘Abstain from the Game’ campaign, and the retail chief executive has apologised internally.

HSBC China promotes new head of marketing

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SHANGHAI - HSBC China has promoted its marketing veteran Janet Pang to head of marketing.

YTL gives Malaysian commuters a taste of its 'Yes' 4G service

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YTL Communications continues to aggressively promote the 4G internet network with the KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) Express train station in Malaysia.

Airtel reveals new global identity

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JWT has conceptualised the new campaign, timed to coincide with the brand relaunch and promote the brand's upcoming 3G services.

SmarTone-Vodafone launches branding initiatives in Hong Kong

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SmarTone-Vodafone is launching what it said to be the first ‘true’ branding campaign for a telecom service in Hong Kong around the theme of ‘Love the difference’.

Talking babies speak for Celcom Malaysia's new 1+5 Plan

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Celcom Malaysia, in partnership with M&C Saatchi, gives new born babies a voice in the latest commercial for its 1+5 Plan promotion.

Five of the best international campaigns this week

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From Barbie to Subaru, here is a selection of the five best international campaigns that broke across the world over the past week.

Motorola unveils two smartphones on Android platform in Singapore

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SINGAPORE - Motorola has merged its design heritage with Android capabilities to launch two new smartphones including the Motorola Flipout and Motorola Charm in Singapore.

Tiger Beer partners with Singtel for interactive brand experience

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SINGAPORE – Tiger Beer has partnered with Singtel mio TV to create an interactive experience for Singapore's diehard football fans.

DTAC's ‘Disconnect to connect’ TVC generates high traffic online

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The second largest mobile service provider of Thailand Total Access Communication Public Company (DTAC) has aired a heart-warming TVC that resonates with and tugs at the hearts of Thais.

DiGi's Malaysia Day says everyone is different but the same inside

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DiGi celebrates Malaysia Day with a humorous online campaign saying everyone is different, but the same on the inside.

Top 10 Viral Ads

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What makes a viral video a viral success? We've ask industry experts how the following ten viral ads manages to rake in millions of views online and earn a well deserved place in the viral hall of fame.