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Women to Watch 2025 is now open for entries
Our annual list celebrates outstanding women across Asia Pacific who excel in business, leadership and industry contributions through their work, dedication and passion.
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Retail media in ANZ is maturing beyond performance capabilities: report
Mars United Commerce's annual report reveals that retail media brings powerful new capabilities that have led to a sophisticated, brand-building channel for advertisers.
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LinkedIn picks network for $97 million global media account
The appointment follows a closed process across several global markets.
People moves and business wins this week
Latest developments from Grey India, Droga5, Moving Walls, Howatson+Company, Mediacorp, Nature, BBDO Japan, Havas, Fourteen10, Clemenger BBDO, and more in a weekly roundup.
The power—and problem—of ‘girl words’ in 2025
Brands need to understand that women can feel alienated due to the ‘broligarchy’ and the corresponding rise in hate speech.
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Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X for $33 billion
The acquisition marks a further alignment of the two companies, holding a combined value of $113 billion.
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Why traditional branding still matters in Singapore's marketing landscape
While digital marketing continues to dominate, traditional branding techniques remain indispensable for marketers in the Lion City, says Mark Pointer, CEO of Superbrands Singapore.
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'Asia isn’t just part of the story—it is the story': WSJ’s Deborah Ball on why global news attention is shifting east
A year after taking the helm, The Wall Street Journal Asia's editor unpacks the newsroom’s strategic reboot—from a strengthened team in Singapore to a renewed focus on fast, analytical, and irreplaceable journalism.
Did Heathrow’s shutdown prove that bad press no longer matters?
When a fire at an electrical substation plunged Heathrow Airport into chaos, media reporting was swift—but mostly short-lived. As businesses navigate rapid news cycles, experts weigh in on whether negative press has lasting reputational damage.
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EssenceMediacom breaks $100 million mark in first global new-biz league of the year
The agency climbs into the March spot following its nearly $200 million win of the Godrej Group mandate in India.
Global adspend growth forecasts cut by nearly $20 billion due to market volatility
Despite economic uncertainty and regulatory pressure worldwide, a WARC report says certain digital channels like social media and retail are expected to continue seeing growth this year.
From SEO to GEO: How agencies are navigating LLM-driven search
AI is rapidly changing search, with implications for media, agencies and brands. Here’s how firms are changing strategy from search engine optimization to generative engine optimization.
Netflix's Adolescence: Are screen writers the new lobbyists?
Jack Thorne, co-writer of Netflix drama Adolescence, has become a prominent campaigner on the dangers posed to children via social media – showing how screenwriters can take a starring role in public affairs.
Meta's APAC chief Dan Neary steps down after more than a decade
Having joined the tech giant in March 2013, Neary has been key to Meta's regional expansion in Asia Pacific, driving audience engagement, reach and ad revenues.
Australia claims top-three spot in 2025’s first indie new-biz league
Campaign Red’s first league table of the year highlights regional shifts, with Australia entering the top three on the back of a major win from Renault Motors.
Highlights from Campaign’s Hong Kong Spotlight event
How Prudential is using experiential marketing and AI storytelling; how the Trade Desk is preparing advertisers for ad-supported video streaming; Shake Shack's short order marketing differentiation strategy and more.
We Are Social appoints APAC CEO, launches Thailand office
EXCLUSIVE: The social-led agency is expanding its regional presence with the appointment of Suzie Shaw to the APAC role and a renewed Bangkok leadership structure. Campaign has the details.
How Chinese brands are rewriting the global expansion playbook
Campaign’s China Summit returned to Shanghai last month with a focus on cross-border marketing and brand expansion, as industry leaders from China’s top companies shared insights on cultural export, localisation, and long-term strategies for global success.
Unilever influencer focus: Are creators leaving PR in the dust?
As Unilever’s new CEO invests heavily in influencers, casting doubt upon corporate messaging from brands, the state of the comms market is reexamined.
Stagwell to increase adspend on news media by 22%
The move bucks the trend for agencies to shy away from ‘hard news’ due to fears around brand safety and politically divided audiences.
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