Singapore – Independent media agency JOLT has been reappointed by cybersecurity company Kaspersky to handle its media planning and buying across the Asia Pacific region, following a competitive tender process.
The renewed mandate, which took effect on 1 February 2026, extends the partnership between the two companies. JOLT has served as agency of record for Kaspersky’s media planning and buying since 2022, supporting the company’s marketing activities across multiple markets in the region.
Under the new agreement, JOLT’s remit will include media strategy, planning and buying across Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Greater China. Activity will primarily focus on performance marketing, alongside selected brand-building campaigns.
Sebastien Lepez, founder and CEO of JOLT, said, “We’re delighted to continue and strengthen our partnership with Kaspersky across Asia Pacific. Winning this competitive tender reflects the trust the client has placed in our team and the work we’ve delivered together over the past four years. We look forward to continuing to drive strong business and media results for Kaspersky and securing more industry recognition along the way.”
Meanwhile, Rui Matos, global head of digital growth at Kaspersky, commented, “JOLT has proven to be much more than a media agency for us. Their team understands our business, the challenges we face, and the pace at which we operate across Asia Pacific. Over the past few years, they have become a true extension of our team, working closely with us across media and e-commerce to drive stronger results and help us bring Kaspersky’s cybersecurity solutions to more homes and businesses across the region. We look forward to continuing to build on this partnership.”
