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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Sticky Rice, a social-first agency under Trapper Group, has achieved two significant wins: the regional social media mandates for Kia APAC, the automotive brand represented by their master agency, Innocean Malaysia, and Emborg, a food company. 

The agency has been entrusted with providing a comprehensive suite of social media services for both brands across the ASEAN region. These strategic victories highlight Sticky Rice’s proficiency in delivering innovative, data-driven social media solutions that foster brand growth and enhance audience engagement across the diverse cultures and countries within ASEAN.

The regional wins with Kia and Emborg highlight Sticky Rice’s ability to adapt to diverse industries, from automotive to FMCG, across a variety of different countries in Asia, while maintaining a relentless focus on storytelling and audience connection.  

Janice Wee, business growth director at Sticky Rice, said, “Social media isn’t just about posting content—it’s about sparking conversations, building communities, and turning engagement into tangible results. Kia APAC and Emborg represent two very different but equally exciting challenges. For Kia APAC, we’ll be leveraging social to amplify their innovation in mobility, while for Emborg, we’re crafting a strategy that highlights their dairy expertise, wide portfolio of quality and nutritious products, and how these products make everyday cooking tastier and easier for families. Tackling the nuances of consumers in Malaysia and across the ASEAN markets is an exciting challenge and our team thrives on this kind of variety, proving that a tailored, insight-led, data-driven approach always wins.”  

She added, “Winning Kia APAC and Emborg isn’t just a milestone—it’s validation that our social-first philosophy works. Brands today need more than a content calendar; they need a partner who understands the algorithms, the audience psychology, and the art of turning engagement into loyalty. That’s where we excel. And this is just the beginning—we’re ready to engineer growth for every bold brand seeking to dominate social.”

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Plant-based milk brand Oatside has appointed Trapper as its media agency of record (AOR) for Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence in the market. This collaboration brings together two homegrown brands—OATSIDE from Singapore and Trapper from Malaysia—as they work together to drive brand growth and consumer engagement in Malaysia.

OATSIDE has rapidly established itself as a favourite not just amongst plant-based milk enthusiasts but also among those seeking healthier beverage options. With a wide array of products catering to multiple consumer needs, OATSIDE is well-known for its creamy texture, sustainably sourced ingredients, and a strong commitment to flavour innovation. 

As the demand for healthier beverage alternatives continues to rise in Malaysia, OATSIDE aims to strengthen its footprint in the country by leveraging Trapper’s deep local market expertise and data-driven media strategies.

This partnership will focus on integrated media strategies that enhance OATSIDE’s brand awareness, consumer engagement, and market penetration in Malaysia. With Trapper’s expertise in driving impactful media campaigns, OATSIDE is poised to dominate the market and offer high-quality beverage options to health-conscious Malaysians.

Trapper has made significant waves in the media industry, securing major wins in 2024, including the global media remit for MAG and the local media remit for Netflix in Malaysia. With this momentum, Trapper can apply its expertise in scaling high-growth brands like OATSIDE.

Shannon D. Francis, senior brand manager at OATSIDE, said, “As we continue to grow OATSIDE’s presence in Malaysia, partnering with Trapper is a strategic move to connect more meaningfully with consumers and accelerate our brand’s reach. Trapper’s enthusiasm to grow the brand and expertise in media planning and execution, coupled with their understanding of the Malaysian market, makes them the chosen partner for the next phase of our journey.”

Meanwhile, Sivanathan Krishnan, chairman and co-founder at Trapper, commented, “We are humbled and thrilled to be appointed as OATSIDE’s media AOR for Malaysia. OATSIDE is a dynamic brand that has disrupted the beverage industry, and we look forward to crafting innovative media strategies to further cement its position in the Malaysian market.”

Malaysia – Trapper, an integrated media agency headquartered in Malaysia, has released its first-ever communications playbook, which targets bringing strategic marketing insights into the upcoming festive seasons of Ramadan and Raya. Titled, ‘Thrive During Ramadan and Raya 2023: A Trapper Malay Segmentation Playbook’, the resource informs brands on their marketing efforts in line with these special commemorations. 

The agency said that as it is inspired by the common phrase ‘there is more to someone than meets the eye’, the inaugural playbook has been developed to focus on decoding the Malay market. The ultimate goal is to help brands coordinate their marketing efforts that would foster meaningful connections with the said audience—before, during, and even after the month of Ramadan and Raya.

“Typically, brands will strive to retrofit their campaigns and brand identities to convey togetherness and familial bonding during this period. Brands with deeper pockets may pull it off through quality production and powerful storylines, while pressure mounts for smaller brands as they vie for their own piece of the Malay market pie,” said Trapper. 

The Trapper playbook ultimately seeks to update largely antiquated assumptions on the Malaysian market. The agency said that the population has been generally pigeonholed into three main segments — the semi-affluent-Bangsar bubble group, the working mid-M40 Millennials, and the ‘Malay Grassroots’.

Through the ‘Thrive During Ramadan and Raya 2023: A Trapper Malay Segmentation Playbook’, it provides a renewed perspective into the present Malay market by introducing six different segments which are “not only easily recognisable and relatable, but also significant and addressable in media.”

With this, Trapper is confident that marketers and brands would be able to gain insight into how they can grow their base of quality consumers and achieve incremental revenue growth. Additionally, methods of crafting a full-funnel communications approach respective to key persona profiles have been clearly illustrated in the guidebook to reflect today’s ever-changing media landscape.

Sue-Anne Lim, CEO of Trapper Group, commented, “It is easy to take knowledge about Malay consumers for granted because we could be one of them, be friends with them, or have lived as their neighbours for a lifetime. It is natural to have distorted views due to personal bias and long-held assumptions. So here we are, taking a step back to gain fresh new perspectives on the largest consumer group in Malaysia – what has changed over the years and equally importantly, what has NOT changed.”

Meanwhile, Strategy Director Teo Chin Wern, who led the project, commented further on some of the emerging changes in the marketing landscape. 

“Media is becoming a socio-economic connector, augmented by technology. The convergence of the latest technologies with post-pandemic digital norms has resulted in a paradigm shift for the Malay market, even as they remain anchored in traditional culture. Brands need to be more in tune with these evolutions in order to win over Malaysia’s largest consumer market during the biggest festive shopping occasion of the year,” said Teo. 

Those who are interested to obtain a copy of the playbook can email Trapper Group. 

The Trapper Group of companies houses several marketing and creative agencies including the flagship Trapper, Trapper Interactive, Adwork, and Trapper Consulting, amongst others. 

In November last year, Trapper has announced a partnership with data and business intelligence agency Ikano Insight to launch consultancy and advanced analytics services for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-centric transformation practices.

Malaysia – Media services company Trapper has recently announced a strategic partnership with data and business intelligence agency Ikano Insight to launch consultancy and advanced analytics services for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-centric transformation practices.

Trapper and Ikano Insight will be providing their expertise in machine learning and IoT learning, amongst others, for tracking and optimisation, big data analytics and visualisation, sustainability framework and measurement consultation, as well as internalisation and go-to-market strategies.

The partnership aims to enable and empower businesses to transform their sustainability practices to meet internal ESG targets in a transparent, accountable, and accurate way with the use of data.

This is in connection with independent audits stating that companies performing ESG practices obtain higher financial growth and optimisation, lower volatility, higher employee productivity, reduced regulatory and legal interventions, improved top-line growth, and ultimately, reduced costs.

Whilst ESG is becoming a trend among businesses and investors, Trapper Group CEO Sue-Anne Lim says that many companies do not realise that they are ‘greenwashing’. She further explains, “Many companies are marketing themselves as ESG practitioners because of oncoming financial pressures. However, in their haste to go to market with ESG messaging, brands do not realise that they are greenwashing and we’ve seen public backlash from well-intentioned campaigns.”

On partnering with Ikano Insight, Lim said, “Ikano Insight specialises in advanced retail and sustainability analytics, supporting businesses such as IKEA for over 10 years. They are the perfect partner because data-first sustainability practices are in the DNA of the Ikano Group. Their expertise in operational transformation using data insights is second to none.”

ST Chua, Ikano Insight’s regional director of Southeast Asia, said, “There are two parts to a successful ESG plan — one is having the right goals and measurement, and the other is a strong change management plan.”

“Ikano Insight harnesses data, technology and advanced analytics to define, measure, visualise and deliver actionable insights for businesses to know how every part of the business is doing against its target. We see Trapper as a complementary partner to offer a holistic change management plan for clients,” Chua added.

Trapper has also previously partnered with satellite communication services premium supplier MEASAT for the latter’s prepaid WiFi satellite broadband service CONNECTme NOW.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – As part of MEASAT’s Raya campaign this year, the Malaysian communications satellite operator has launched a heart-warming short film to inform Malaysians that closeness with their loved ones does not end when they leave their hometown after the festive season.

The short film, which was jointly developed by media agency Trapper and advertising agency YourMaker, highlights MEASAT’s wifi hotspot service CONNECTme, which offers 100Mbps high-speed broadband with the upcoming new MEASAT-3d satellite, allowing Malaysians nationwide to continuously keep close proximity with their loved ones even at the remotest places.

Titled ‘Nenek Di Mana-Mana’, which in English translates to ‘Grandma is everywhere’, tells the story of Ida and her close relationship with her grandmother. It also shines a light on one undisputed, universal truth – that no matter the distance, our loved ones can always be right next to us with MEASAT’s CONNECTme.

Yau Chyong Lim, MEASAT’s COO, said, “The Nenek Di Mana-mana short film created together with Trapper and YourMaker delivers impactful imagery and a progressive outlook that continues to propel MEASAT forward as a brand committed to connecting the ‘unconnected’.”

Meanwhile, Sue-Anne Lim, Trapper’s CEO, shared that CONNECTme is currently the only prepaid solution for Malaysians to continuously be connected to one another regardless of where they are in the entire country.

“That is what makes this Raya film so special and why it’s important to ensure we send this message to all the right people at the right places, at the right time. MEASAT does not only have a commercial value here but a very strong social mission,” said Lim.

Lee Tak Shune, YourMaker’s co-founder, noted that it was a real challenge to highlight the bond between Ida and her grandmother – especially when they are trying to tell two different stories in the same frame.

“For us, authenticity is of utmost importance to ensure the film also resonates well with our East Malaysian audience. The film was shot in Sabah with all local talents, right down to the chickens! We’re mindful that CONNECTme has a strong consumer heartland in East Malaysia,” said Shune.

The campaign is now live on national TV, radio, and digital platforms including YouTube and Facebook.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The satellite communication services premium supplier, MEASAT, has appointed media agency Trapper to be its new integrated marketing agency on record for their first consumer brand, CONNECTme NOW.

CONNECTme NOW is Malaysia’s premier prepaid WiFi satellite broadband service, which connects all corners of the nation as part of MEASAT’s national commitment to support end-to-end digital growth.

The partnership will see Trapper handling CONNECTme NOW’s integrated marketing communications, including brand and creative services, digital, and social, as well as media solutions, and PR management.

Kenneth Wong, Trapper Interactive’s CEO, noted that consumer journeys have continuously evolved and require brands to become more interesting and engaging. 

“With a brand like CONNECTme NOW, they hope to continuously drive meaningful and accountable experiences that connect audiences in new ways,” said Wong.

Meanwhile, Sue-Anne Lim, the CEO of Trapper, thanked the team and partners who did an amazing job in ensuring they give their all support to MEASAT. 

“Our ambition for the brand was to ‘leave no place unconnected’. We showcased the most effective way to spark change and the most efficient way to keep an always-on presence among these unconnected communities to encourage adoption. We are extremely grateful for this trust and we look forward to growing with CONNECTme NOW,” said Lim.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Media agency Trapper Group has appointed Erwin Goh, former business director at dentsu X, to assume the role of general manager for its media brand arm, SEED.

SEED, which was previously known as a content-centric company, is now a full-service agency that offers integrated thinking and media solutions to its clients. It will be a creative-led media agency, closely working with clients and agency partners to deliver business results on campaigns. 

With the appointment, Goh will be focusing on building a team to grow SEED’s clients’ business. He will also be developing digital-ready marketing and media solutions that will solve clients’ business challenges and impact revenue. This is in line with its sister brand, Trapper’s DNA of being ‘The Growth Engineers’.

Prior to joining Trapper’s SEED, Goh had more than 14 years of experience in the industry across integrated media solutions for various local, regional, and global clients. He has previously worked with brands such as AirAsia, Honda, and Heineken, as well as The Walt Disney Studios, among others.

“I’m looking forward to being part of the growth team in Trapper Group, to propel client’s business despite these trying times. We need to constantly challenge the status quo, quickly adapt and be on the lookout for new opportunities. I’m more than honored to help build SEED’s capability to be the new market challenger,” said Goh.

Meanwhile, Sue-Anne Lim, the CEO of Trapper, commented that Goh comes with a proven track record in developing client and inter-agency partner relationships, as well as growing brands and businesses.

“We are very excited to reintroduce SEED to the market as a creative-led media agency. Pandemic or not, we are constantly looking for ‘sprinters’ who are helpful, humble, and hungry. Erwin will add substantial value to SEED and steer the brand towards greater revenue share, alongside Trapper,” she said.

Trapper’s Chairman and Co-founder Sivanathan Krishnan said that hiring Goh fits exactly into the group’s future-forward goal as he has the right professional attributes in operations, communication, business experience, and leadership abilities to successfully execute on the SEED’s strategy and deliver financial performance.

“SEED is a young communications agency within the group, founded with very high ambitions. Its strength lies in the fact that it is a challenger brand with deep digital expertise that is focused on delivering value for clients. It will not be handcuffed to tried and tested methods, instead employ an innovative and experimental approach to solving problems,” said Krishnan.

Earlier this year, Trapper unveiled a company-wide brand transformation, which is the first time ever since its founding in 2001. This move marks 2021 as the group’s important 20th-year milestone.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Natural bottled water brand, Spritzer, has appointed Trapper as its media partner, effective this month. The agency will be responsible for integrated media duties for all Spritzer brands.  

Spritzer said in a press statement that it looks to strengthen its market leadership and drive exciting new segments for business growth. Spritzer brands include Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, Spritzer Tinge, Spritzer So Tinge!, Spritzer Sparkling, and Acilis by Spritzer. 

Elaine Ho, Spritzer’s group marketing manager, shared that the partnership aims to double down on brand awareness as well as top-of mind recall among Malaysians.

“We are excited to kick-start our journey with Trapper to innovate our media strategies. We hope to reach our customers at the right touch points and connect with them meaningfully through a precise understanding of their journey. We look forward to a great partnership with Trapper, working together to elevate our brands,” she said.

Meanwhile, Chief Executive of Trapper Sue-Anne Lim, commented, “Sharp targeting means maximizing channel potential and using meaningful data to help drive both retail and e-commerce sales, which is critical to Spritzer’s strategy. We are well-prepared to be agile and responsive to sudden market changes.”

Chief Executive of Trapper Interactive, Trapper Media Group’s digital marketing division, Kenneth Wong added, “We believe that we are well-positioned to unleash Spritzer’s untapped potential as it seeks to bring 100% natural rainforest water to all Malaysian homes”.