Toronto, Canada – Global insurance company Manulife has appointed global media and digital marketing communications network dentsu to be the company’s global brand and creative partner to amplify and evolve its brand across global markets.

This follows after Manulife had announced the next phase of their corporate strategy, with an emphasis on their Asia and global wealth and asset Management businesses, as well as putting digital transformation in their business journey to become a digital, customer-centric global company in the industry.

In addition, the partnership marks the first time that Manulife has selected a single global agency. The partnership will leverage the strength of dentsu’s innovative and creative capabilities. 

For Karen Leggett, global chief marketing officer at Manulife, by selecting dentsu as their global brand and creative partner means helping them build on their success in all the segments and markets where they operate. She also added that dentsu is an organization that not only shares their global footprint, but also their passion for customer obsession and values.

“We’ve made significant strides in our transformation journey by bringing together our global brand, launching our sustainability strategy and building on the next evolution of our brand promise, ‘Decisions Made Easier. Lives Made Better’,” Leggett said.

She added, “Manulife’s transformation is rooted in listening to our customers and creating experiences that exceed their expectations. Selecting dentsu as our partner on this journey will continue to integrate our global brand strategy while tailoring our approach to the unique markets in which we operate.”

Meanwhile, Jeff Greenspoon, president of global solutions at dentsu international, commented that they are proud to expand their more than 7-year relationship with Manulife to help elevate the brand globally. He added that they are inspired by Manulife’s mission to make decisions easier and lives better, and they too believe in putting people at the center of everything they do.

“With Manulife we share a spirit of collaboration and innovation to drive thinking that is ‘Ideas Led, Data Driven and Technology Enabled’. Our integrated team is excited to unlock unique opportunities, sustainable value and lasting change for Manulife and the communities it serves. We are excited for our integrated team to partner with the Manulife team to achieve meaningful progress as a force for both growth and good,” said Greenspoon.

Dentsu International has also recently retained the global media remit of financial services Standard Chartered.

Singapore – As a way to show its appreciation for healthcare workers’ efforts during the country’s battle against the pandemic, Manulife will be giving away up to four complimentary admission passes to workers to the Manulife Sky Nets – Walking at Jewel Changi Airport. 

The recent campaign is in line with the company’s “Life Goes On, Let’s Move Responsibly”, which focuses on encouraging Singaporeans in embracing life in the new normal.

For Darren Thompson, chief customer officer at Manulife Singapore, the campaign launch is a way of bringing the focus point of gratitude to healthcare workers.

“2020 has been a whirlwind of a year for everyone, but no community has fought and endured the eye of the storm quite as much as healthcare workers. In the thick of the pandemic, these dedicated and resilient individuals not only performed their duties diligently, but also risked their lives to protect public health,” Thompson said.

He also added, “At Manulife, people are at the heart of what we do and we pride ourselves on walking with our customers and ensuring that their needs are upheld in every season. We want to thank these everyday heroes for their spirit of sacrifice, and are humbled to extend to them a window to unwind. We hope that this simple act will be an opportunity for our frontline fighters to take time to put them and their families first, even for just a few moments.”

To redeem their admission tickets, healthcare workers simply need to flash their own vocational passes at the Concierge Counter located at level 5 of Jewel for their admission tickets

The campaign is effective from November 25, 2020 to December 25, 2020, and in support of SG Cares Giving Week 2020.