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WPP’s Mark Read on the new-biz pipeline, rebuilding in-office culture and not 'surrendering’ AKQA

CEO asserts that more time in-office will make WPP a 'stronger company in five years' time'.

1 hour ago

Former AKQA boss Ajaz Ahmed launches shop to ‘rival slow, bureaucratic agencies’

Studio.One makes its debut with several ex-AKQA staffers.

8 hours ago

Women to Watch 2024: Shilpa Sinha, McCann Worldgroup

Sinha’s strategic leadership at McCann Worldgroup unites cultural insight with creative impact. She also advocates for inclusive representation across regional and global work.

8 hours ago

Former McDonald's marketer Eugene Lee joins Chagee as APAC CMO

Earlier this month, the Chinese milk tea brand's Nasdaq debut boosted its valuation to US$5.95 billion.

14 hours ago

Publicis Groupe elevates Liza Zhang to CEO role across two key agencies in China

A seasoned leader and Campaign’s Greater China Agency Head of the Year in 2024, Liza Zhang, will oversee MSL and Publicis Influence in China.

1 day ago

Polestar takes (subtle) aim at Tesla as EV wars heat up

The new OOH campaign from Forsman & Bodenfors is promoting big rebates for Tesla owners.

1 day ago

WPP reports 2.7% revenue decline in Q1 2025

China continues to slip, recording the steepest revenue dip among WPP's top five markets.

3 days ago

M&A deals continued to decline in 2024: COMVergence

Even as overall dealmaking declines, certain sectors such as ecommerce continue to be a major draw.

3 days ago

OMD takes the lead as EssenceMediacom drops out of global rankings

At a holding-company level, Publicis Groupe breaks the $1 billion mark.

3 days ago

'Don’t give it away for free': WPP’s Rob Reilly on why creative still deserves a formidable price tag

Following WPP’s strong showing at Spikes Asia 2025, its global CCO gets candid on charging for creative, pushing back against mediocrity, and making curiosity a non-negotiable—for work and for life.

3 days ago

Women to Watch 2024: Sheena Liu, TVBS Media Inc

Liu is a rare leader that sees the value of both innovation and inclusivity, an attribute she has successfully utilised at TVBS.

3 days ago

Interpublic reports $94 million loss for Q1 2025

The loss was fuelled by $203 million in costs for 'strategic restructuring actions'.

3 days ago

Australia and India lead the Grand Prix tally at Spikes Asia 2025 as Kazakhstan secures first-ever wins

Spikes Asia 2025 concluded last night in Singapore with Ogilvy named Network of the Year, Colenso BBDO Auckland and EssenceMediacom taking home top honours, and Kazakhstan joining the winners’ circle for the first time.

4 days ago

2025 winners for Event Marketing Awards announced in live ceremony

Campaign celebrates ingenuity, impact, and excellence in crafting distinctive events across diverse markets in the region.

4 days ago

Women to Watch 2024: Ruchika Varma, Future Generali India Insurance Company

Defying the confines of Asian conservatism, Varma successfully balances both profit and purpose by empowering minorities through innovative insurance campaigns.

4 days ago

The cookie stays crumbled: APAC experts weigh in on Google decision

After five years of promises, billions spent, and a cookieless future touted as inevitable, Google’s recent decision to hold onto third-party cookies has left the ad industry in limbo. Experts across the region call it a strategic stall and a blow to privacy leadership.

4 days ago

Women to Watch 2024: Risa Kusumaningrum, KIT Global

Meet Risa Kusumaningrum: a finance whiz reshaping the marketing landscape and championing women in leadership.

4 days ago

Influencer content outperforms digital ads on lower- and mid-funnel metrics: Study

67% of Indians trust influencer recommendations over traditional advertisements, notes Kantar’s Influencer Playbook report.

Apr 23, 2025

Shortlist for the 2025 Women Leading Change Awards is out

Meet the inspiring women and companies driving progress and redefining leadership across the region.

Apr 23, 2025

Women to Watch 2024: Rhoda Adams, Golin

Marrying courage, corporate acumen and cultural sensitivity, Adams has cemented Golin’s position as a successful corporate communications and crisis management powerhouse in China.