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Veeam appoints Mika Yamamoto to oversee global marketing, customer AI strategy

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | July 3, 2026
Singapore – Veeam Software has appointed Mika Yamamoto as its new Chief Marketing and Customer AI Officer, expanding her remit beyond global marketing to include the company's customer AI strategy. In the newly created role, Yamamoto will lead Veeam's global marketing organisation while overseeing the development of the company's customer AI framework, aimed at making...READ MORE
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Manila, Philippines – Samsung Electronics Philippines has introduced Samsung for Education, a new programme that combines education-ready devices, teacher development, and school recognition to support the country's growing push toward digital learning. The initiative comes as the Philippines continues expanding information and communications technology (ICT) adoption across schools through government-led digital education efforts.  Samsung said...READ MORE
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Manila, Philippines – Lazada Philippines is strengthening its support for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the relaunch of its LazGrow Together campaign and expanded partnerships with government agencies aimed at accelerating digital business growth. The renewed initiative positions Lazada as more than an e-commerce platform, but as a long-term growth partner that...READ MORE
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NEXT Awards Philippines 2025 & NEXT Awards Asia Pacific 2025

The NEXT Awards 2025 by MARKETECH APAC brought together the region’s leading brands, agencies, and tech innovators celebrating innovation, strategic excellence, and digital transformation across Asia Pacific..

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NEXT Awards 2025 | Interview with THE SHOUT GROUP/FCB SHOUT

At the NEXT Awards Asia Pacific 2025 by MARKETECH APAC, Rei Fortes speaks with Shaun Tay, Co-Owner and CEO of The Shout Group / FCB SHOUT, whose agency won the Grand Prix – Agency of the Year at the NEXT Awards Asia Pacific 2025, along with several other accolades including Most Innovative Agency Team of the Year.

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NEXT Awards 2025 | Interview with Beeline Now Consulting Services, Inc.

At the NEXT Awards Philippines 2025 and NEXT Awards Asia Pacific 2025 by MARKETECH APAC, we catch up with Issa Palo-Aviles, Co-founder and COO of Beeline Now Consulting Services, Inc. The agency earned Bronze for Most Innovative B2B Marketing Agency of the Year at the NEXT Awards Asia Pacific 2025 and clinched a couple more awards at the NEXT PH 2025, underscoring their excellence and growing influence.

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