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Chinese prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentences for former GroupM executives as scale of bribery allegations revealed

Details emerging from the trial proceedings allege that up to $110 million may have been transferred to executives' individual accounts as prosecutors seek life imprisonment for GroupM China's former chief investment officer and lengthy jail terms for two others.

Nov 2, 2022

Corporate crisis: The new PR norm in China

The sphere and influence of PR has grown to become essential in China, where brands are just one crisis away from losing Gen Z, their stakeholders, credibility and reputation, says Hylink's strategy director.

Aug 5, 2021

Have China’s ‘traffic stars’ become toxic for beauty brands?

Chinese “traffic stars” once offered beauty brands massive growth in China, but an explosion of idol scandals is tarnishing this strategy.

Sep 30, 2020

M&C Saatchi shares suspended after it misses audit deadline

The group admitted another £2.4m in accounting 'adjustments' for past misstatements.

Dec 12, 2019

Asia business robust despite UK troubles: M&C Saatchi

Three of top six offices for the agency are in the region, and they continue to win new business and add headcount, according to the agency's Asia head.

Dec 11, 2019

Crisis at M&C Saatchi: what went wrong and what's next?

Allies say founders 'are not going to abandon ship before they set it right'.