Category: APAC
Singapore – Creative consultancy ballsy has named Becky Leng as managing director, which also coincides with the launch of Kaki Sosial, a dedicated social content studio by ballsy based in Malaysia. Speaking to MARKETECH APAC, Becky stated that honesty drew her closer to ballsy, and that it is bold,...
Singapore — Cheil SWA has appointed Sungkyoon Kim as president and CEO of its Southwest Asia operations, bringing three decades of expertise in marketing strategy, data analytics, and consumer psychology. His appointment positions the agency to strengthen its data-driven capabilities and drive...
Hong Kong – David Ko, former managing director and head of AI at RFI Asia, has launched Humantyze, a leadership advisory and executive coaching consultancy aimed at helping senior leaders thrive amid uncertainty, harness AI responsibly, and build resilient, high-performing teams. Based in Hong Kong,...
Singapore — Samsung Electronics has announced plans to introduce Google Photos features to Samsung TVs from 2026, marking Google Photos’ first appearance on television screens. The initial rollout is expected to begin with the Memories feature, with additional tools scheduled to follow later in the year....
As algorithms optimise for engagement and efficiency, brands risk producing work that is technically perfect but emotionally hollow. As creativity enters the picture as the ultimate distinction, making it feel natural and human comes as the challenge. For Ryan Ong, CEO of Kingdom Digital, this creativity...
Singapore — Globe Telecom and Singapore-headquartered technology services firm NCS have completed their joint venture, strengthening their combined digital, cloud, data and AI capabilities while accelerating expansion across Asia Pacific. The deal, first announced on March 26, 2025, sees Globe retaining...
The marketing industry is no stranger to change. From the rise of digital and social platforms to the accelerating impact of AI, automation, and data, marketers today are navigating a landscape defined by constant disruption. Yet amid conversations dominated by technology, tools, and performance metrics,...
Manolis reflects that his personal favorite use of agents and AI workflows is in automating the mundane, repetitive, and complex tasks, effectively removing friction from the creative process.
For NEXT Awards 2026, the awards are not only rolling out to Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, but also making its debut in Hong Kong and Thailand.
In the role, Chye will lead the development of Assembly’s experience and activation practice across the Asia-Pacific region.
