Samsung teams up with Cheil India on creating silent nook for book lovers as part of Galaxy Buds2 Pro promotion

India – Samsung and Cheil India has announced the creation of the ‘No So Silent Library’, a silent nook for book lovers as part of Samsung’s participation in the Jaipur Literature Fest, one of the biggest literary festivals in the country, as well as to promote its Galaxy Buds2 Pro...

Jason Chen returns to OMD Taiwan as new general manager

Taiwan – OMD Taiwan, a subsidiary of the Omnicom Media Group, has named Jason Chen as its new general manager to support business growth.  In his new role as general manager, Chen will focus on the continuous development and growth of OMD’s client partnerships, commercial operations, product, talent, and culture. ...

AS Watson names Malina Ngai as new group chief executive officer

Hong Kong – International health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group has announced the promotion of Malina Ngai to group chief executive officer, helping the business in its growth journey globally.  Ngai currently serves as the group chief operating officer for AS Watson and the chief executive officer for AS...

SG telco M1 unveils sonic branding, centred on fostering relationships with customers 

Singapore – M1, a telecommunications operator in Singapore, has introduced its new sonic branding with an unusual musical arrangement, designed to capture the soul of the brand. The warmth, genuineness, and individualised experiences that the firm values is being embodied in M1's new sound identity.  Its fundamental components, which include...

Traveloka, Hong Kong Tourism Board team up to expand travel experiences in SEA

Singapore – Traveloka, a key travel platform serving the Southeast Asia region, has teamed up with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to expand travel experiences in the region. The collaboration comes at a time when Hong Kong’s tourism sector is experiencing a resurgence following the reopening of international borders....

Gen Z, millennials in HK trust health influencers more regarding health information

Hong Kong – When it comes to health and wellness information offered by social media influencers, close to half of younger consumers from Gen Z (48%) and Millennials (46%) consider them to be reliable, compared to less than two-fifths of Gen X (38%). This is according to the latest data...

Mitchell Greenway promoted as new managing director for OpenX in APAC 

Australia – OpenX, a global omnichannel supply-side platform, has promoted Mitchell Greenway to managing director, APAC. In his new job, Greenway will oversee OpenX's operations in Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.  Greenway will directly report to John Gentry, CEO of OpenX Technologies.  In his new position, Greenway...

Hootsuite to acquire social listening solution company Talkwalker

Vancouver, Canada – Global social media management company Hootsuite has announced that it is set to acquire Talkwalker, an AI-powered social listening solutions company.  By acquiring Talkwalker, Hootsuite aims to help marketers unlock the value of social media relationships by having a combined social media engine that can turn insights...

Citrine welcomes back founder Ivlynn Yap Cheng Theng as new group executive chairman

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Public relations and integrated communications agency Citrine has announced the return of its founder, Ivlynn Yap Cheng Theng, to take on the role of group executive chairman, ushering in a new era of innovation and growth.  The strategic appointment marks a new chapter for the agency,...

Kristine Biti appointed as head of KINESSO for Asia-Pacific

Singapore – The media and marketing solutions subsidiary of Interpublic Group , IPG Mediabrands, has announced that Kristine Biti has been appointed as the head of KINESSO in Asia-Pacific. Biti will be based in Singapore at the KINESSO Regional Headquarters, reporting to Leigh Terry, the CEO of IPG Mediabrands Asia-Pacific....