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Sarah Golding steps down from T&Pm after 23 years
Global partner plans to take some time off before looking for her next role.
Havas reports 0.8% drop in revenue for 2024 as Asia Pacific grows organically
First set of results since Havas was spun off from Vivendi.
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Omnicom-IPG merger gains support, Krakowsky’s $48.6 million ‘golden’ pay raises ‘concern’
Two leading proxy advisory groups recommended shareholders vote in favour of acquisition.
Women to Watch 2024: Alice Au, Wharf Hotels Management
A digital marketing maven who is behind triple-digit revenue growth for Wharf Hotels, Au has masterfully integrated Chinese social media into her marketing mix and pioneered ahead-of-the-curve tech throughout a two-decade career.
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Creativity in crisis: Subjectivity and poor feedback stifle advertising
A global study by BetterBriefs and Flood + Partners, in partnership with the IPA and WFA, reveals a broken approval process, eroding trust between marketers and agencies, and a creative industry struggling to produce standout work.
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Skype signs off: The OG of video-calls logs out for good
One of the first brands to democratise international calls and foster global communication, Skype gets a fond farewell as it is formally retired by Microsoft.
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Indie agencies gain ground globally, PMG tops rankings
Meanwhile, a confidential independent won the $200 million Shanghai General Motors media account in March.
FleishmanHillard hires Ketchum’s Jim Joseph as global head of brand impact
Joseph previously held roles at Ketchum such as US CEO and global CMO.
Why hasn’t adland tackled its long-hours culture?
Despite ongoing discussions about work-life balance, the industry remains caught in a cycle of late nights, last-minute deadlines, and climbing pressures. Adland weighs in on the persistent challenges and potential solutions.
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Amazon refunds advertisers whose ads appeared on CSAM sites
Amazon is emphasising its commitment to blocking ads alongside CSAM to lawmakers by refunding affected advertisers and strengthening ad safety measures.
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Le Monde expands global footprint with M International, spotlights Asian audiences
M Le magazine du Monde has debuted its English-language global edition including distribution in key Asian markets such as Japan, Korea, Greater China, and Singapore.
Audrey Kuah to exit VML APAC co-CEO role, Yi-Chung Tay takes sole charge
Kuah, who took on the Wunderman Thompson APAC CEO role in September 2023, exits after nearly 18 months, during which she oversaw the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R.
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Publicis Media poaches Mickey Zhang as China president
EXCLUSIVE: Zhang's appointment to a newly created leadership role is aimed at strengthening the team amid regional growth. She brings extensive brand-side and GroupM experience.
Finn Partners acquires Singapore-based consultancy Rice Communications
Rice managing partner James Brasher joins Finn in the same role, leading the agency’s combined Singapore office.
Why the NikeSkims brand partnership is one to watch in 2025
With around 40% of Nike’s customers being women, Skims has been testing the waters of the sports space for years.
Electronic Arts appoints GroupM to global media account
T&Pm was the incumbent on the account.
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'We know that we have to be simpler': Brian Lesser lays out GroupM plans
Lesser spoke to investors at WPP’s annual results.
Interpublic Group sells RGA
After 23 years as part of IPG, the sale will return the creative innovation agency to independence as a privately owned company.
APAC headcount drops 4.8% as IPG’s global workforce shrinks by 4,100 in 2024
CEO promises “thoughtful decision-making” as it plans more cuts.
A new UNICEF campaign hits a six for gender equality
Deceptively simple, profoundly compelling. Watch Howatson+Company's latest pro bono effort for Cricket Australia.
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