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Fourth edition of 'What's NEXT in Marketing: Malaysia 2026' unveils first wave of speakers
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Malaysia – Malaysia’s marketing landscape is at an inflection point. With AI accelerating the pace of campaign planning and execution, consumers raising the bar on brand relevance and transparency,...
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DDB Group Philippines rebrands as GGC Group Asia following global DDB retirement

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Only half of APJ employees feel AI-ready as leadership confidence outpaces workforce capability

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DDB MNL rebrands as Alab MNL, ushering in new creative era

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 26, 2026
Manila, Philippines – DDB MNL has officially rebranded as Alab MNL, marking a new chapter for the agency as it sharpens its focus on world-class creativity, strategic innovation, and business-driving solutions. The rebrand follows Omnicom Group's global retirement of the DDB brand and forms part of the broader transformation of DDB Group Philippines into GGC...READ MORE
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OMODA JAECOO appoints alt/shift/ to grow brand visibility across Australia

BY Julian Bartolome | June 26, 2026
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AXA reminds Filipino parents to protect themselves too in new health campaign

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 26, 2026
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Warner Bros. and PHD Malaysia champion everyday authenticity, resilience in localised ‘Supergirl 2026’ launch

BY Julian Bartolome | June 26, 2026
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VaynerMedia APAC expands consulting arm with senior hires in Singapore, Malaysia

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 26, 2026
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Wondrlab drives emotion-first storytelling in Audi India’s new ‘That quattro feeling’ campaign

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Globe Business launches Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience to help firms turn service into growth

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 25, 2026
Manila, Philippines – Globe Business is doubling down on enterprise AI with the launch of Google Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience (GE CX), a platform designed to help businesses unify product discovery, commerce and customer support into a single AI-powered journey. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, the solution aims to address what Globe Business...READ MORE
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WPP Enterprise Solutions teams up with AWS to help brands scale agentic AI across marketing, commerce 

BY Julian Bartolome | June 19, 2026
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Integral Ad Science rolls out Quality Connect within IAS Pulse publisher platform

BY Aliza Carmona | June 19, 2026
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Sinch puts World Cup managers’ clichés to the test with new AI-powered xC Tracker

BY Julian Bartolome | June 17, 2026
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Only half of APJ employees feel AI-ready as leadership confidence outpaces workforce capability

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GIGIL Phnom Penh puts a cheeky spin on Cannes with new ‘Cannes Bodia’ website

BY Julian Bartolome | June 26, 2026
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — GIGIL Phnom Penh has launched ‘Cannes Bodia,’ a Cannes Lions-inspired platform designed to showcase its award-winning campaigns while encouraging greater appreciation for world-class creativity within Cambodia’s marketing industry. Created as both a digital portfolio and a playful parody, the platform recreates the familiar experience of browsing the Cannes Lions website by...READ MORE
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Agoda introduces new travel features focused on real-time updates and booking convenience

BY Aliza Carmona | June 25, 2026
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Sea, OpenAI deepen partnership to bring AI-powered shopping to Shopee users

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 24, 2026
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Truecaller Ads debuts AI-powered ‘Call-to-Cart’ surface for seamless mobile commerce

BY Julian Bartolome | June 23, 2026
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DBD probes three food delivery apps over potential regulatory breaches in Thailand

BY Aliza Carmona | June 23, 2026
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SHOWBOX enters co-production deal with ReelShort for original short-form content

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 16, 2026

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Alpha Story brings AI-driven marcomms platform to power Indonesia’s growing MSME market  

BY Julian Bartolome | June 22, 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia — Singapore-founded Alpha Story has launched its AI-powered marketing and communications platform in Indonesia, Alpha Echo, aiming to make professional PR, brand strategy and marketing tools more accessible for the country’s millions of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Alpha Echo aims to help businesses monitor brand perception, benchmark competitors, and analyse their...READ MORE
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Umasenso launches ‘Integrated Marketing System’ for Philippine service businesses

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 1, 2026
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GCash named official partner for 48th ASEAN Summit, promotes digital financial inclusion

BY Lyene Marie Darang | May 20, 2026
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TrafficGuard introduces automated tool to protect SME Google Ads budgets from invalid traffic

BY Teddy Cambosa | May 19, 2026
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Globe Business partners Felipe & Sons to support digital growth in Philippine grooming market

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | April 30, 2026
New SEEK campaign underscores importance of hiring the right candidate for small businesses
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New SEEK campaign underscores importance of hiring the right candidate for small businesses

BY Teddy Cambosa | April 16, 2026

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SCMP launches new brand campaign highlighting the influence of trusted journalism on decision-makers

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Hong Kong – South China Morning Post (SCMP) has launched 'Influence Reads SCMP', a new brand campaign that spotlights the role of trusted journalism in shaping the decisions of business leaders and influential figures across Asia. The campaign features six prominent personalities from Hong Kong and the region spanning sport, finance, business, and public service,...READ MORE
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AS Watson Group elevates Queennie Fung to General Manager for Group Corporate Communications

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OMODA JAECOO appoints alt/shift/ to grow brand visibility across Australia

BY Julian Bartolome | June 26, 2026
Sydney, Australia —OMODA JAECOO has appointed social creative agency alt/shift/ as its PR agency in Australia, supporting the automotive brand’s continued growth and expanding presence in the local market. Under the appointment, alt/shift/ will lead OMODA JAECOO’s earned media strategy, managing media relations, press office activity, and proactive communications to strengthen the brand’s visibility and...READ MORE
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HENNE appoints Jaywing, The Social CliQ as new marketing partners following competitive pitch 

BY Julian Bartolome | June 24, 2026
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Omnicom Oceania strengthens connected customer experience with CX Lavender acquisition 

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Samsung turns Galaxy S26 Ultra into a pocket-sized VAR in new grassroots football campaign

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Wondrlab drives emotion-first storytelling in Audi India’s new ‘That quattro feeling’ campaign

BY Julian Bartolome | June 26, 2026
Mumbai, India — Wondrlab has partnered with Audi India to launch ‘That quattro feeling,’ a new brand campaign designed to shift the conversation around Audi’s iconic quattro technology from technical specifications to the emotions drivers experience behind the wheel. The campaign focuses on the confidence, control, and reassurance drivers feel in everyday situations, reinforcing Audi’s...READ MORE
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Tilt Brand Solutions appoints Sandeep Nair to lead consulting division ‘ConsulT’

BY Julian Bartolome | June 23, 2026
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Kosuke Kataoka exits Hakuhodo India; Jayanto Banerjee, Naoto Takahashi take over as Co-Managing Directors

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 22, 2026
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Tata Cancer Care Foundation reshapes cancer care stories via new podcast campaign

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Club Med pulls back the curtain on resort-making with new documentary series

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 25, 2026
Singapore – Club Med is giving travellers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of its global operations with the launch of Dream Makers – Creators of Happiness, a four-part documentary series that explores the people, decisions and innovation behind its premium all-inclusive holiday experiences. Produced by Mediawan Brand Studio and now available on YouTube, the...READ MORE
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Agoda introduces new travel features focused on real-time updates and booking convenience

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AS Watson Group launches brand lab to systematise data-led brand creation across global retail network

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Sea, OpenAI deepen partnership to bring AI-powered shopping to Shopee users

BY Sharona Nicole Semilla | June 24, 2026
Singapore – Sea and OpenAI are expanding their strategic partnership, bringing ChatGPT-powered shopping experiences to Shopee users across Southeast Asia and Brazil while equipping sellers with AI tools to grow their businesses. The collaboration marks a significant step in Sea's ambition to embed artificial intelligence across its ecosystem spanning e-commerce, digital financial services, and gaming....READ MORE
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AI tools reshaping consumer brand discovery and purchase decisions: report

BY Aliza Carmona | June 24, 2026
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Adobe and LinkedIn target marketing AI skills gap with global learning initiative

BY Aliza Carmona | June 19, 2026

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EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS


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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Marketing Technology Awards 2025

The Marketing Technology Awards 2025 by MARKETECH APAC celebrated the trailblazers redefining marketing through technology and innovation.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS


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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