Category: Global
Japan – Rakuten Ichiba, Japan’s largest online marketplace, has opened its doors to merchants from six new countries, expanding its global reach to new global markets adding Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, and New Zealand. They join China, North America, Australia, the UK, Germany, and...
United Kingdom – After a year marked by declining revenue and margin pressure, WPP has announced a bold restructuring plan to dismantle its holding company model, deliver £500m in cost savings and rebuild growth through a fully integrated, AI-enabled operating structure. The multi-year strategic plan,...
Singapore – McLaren Racing has named Etihad Airways as an Official Partner from the 2026 season, covering both the McLaren Formula 1 Team and the United Autosports World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme. The multi-year agreement brings together the racing team and the UAE national airline in...
U.S.A. – Coach has unveiled its Spring 2026 campaign, ‘Explore Your Story’, a global initiative shaped by insights from Gen Z and co-created with communities worldwide to celebrate storytelling, self-expression, and connection. Inspired by a renewed interest in long-form storytelling, the campaign...
United States – Netflix has confirmed that it has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros., concluding months of speculation and competitive bids in the media sector. In December 2025, Netflix signed a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO,...
The premise behind the new vision is: “The finest of everything, everywhere, all at once,” positioning the vessel itself as the ultimate destination and highlighting the mobility of a boutique resort at sea.
Over the past year, the company said it has undergone a transformation under independent ownership, with increased investments in talent, technology and partnerships.
According to the company, Marketing SideKick includes governance features focused on security and compliance, alongside human oversight embedded into workflows, positioning it for enterprise use.
The companies said the initiative will leverage WPP’s agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to create a connected and privacy-safe approach to marketing transformation.
Singapore – Canva has acquired MangoAI and Cavalry, expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities and professional creative tools as it moves to become a comprehensive visual communications platform for marketers, teams, and designers. The acquisitions strengthen Canva’s position across both intelligent...
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