PHD explores technology shaping future
With time and technology, the world is fast moving towards a world where technologies like AI will be the norm, completely revolutionizing the way we buy, work, learn and communicate. This formed the premise of PHD Malaysia’s – Predestination – held in Kuala Lumpur today. In 2016, PHD partnered with the author, visionary, provocateur and […]
Hear Shelia Majid amidst the world’s oldest rainforest!
From left: Dato’ Hajah Fazwinna Mustapha Kamal, Executive Director Emkay Group; Dato’ Sheila Majid; Tuan Haji Ahmad Khalif Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal, Executive Director Belum Conservation; Dato’ Rashid Abdul Malik, CEO Pulau Banding Foundation. On 29 April 2017, fans of one of Malaysia’s most beloved icons, Sheila Majid, will have the privilege of […]
Beauty and the Beast to premiere in Malaysian cinemas beginning March 30th
By: Malati Siniah The premiere of the highly anticipated Disney movie ‘Beauty and the Best’ is no longer in limbo. Two of Malaysia’s major cinemas, GSC & TGV have confirmed to MARKETING that they will be showing the live-action Disney movie beginning March 30th and that the movie will be shown in its entirety with […]
Local powerhouse Spencer Azizul winds down
After a marathon run, the partners at advertising group Spencer Azizul are downsizing and moving into a smart alliance with selected communications partners. “The days of the full service agency have changed, and the dynamics of the business has evolved. We are taking that as a wake up call. These days clients are selective and […]
Mindshare introduces global differentiator for Astro Go shop
GroupM’s Mindshare Malaysia has partnered with Hyper Labs to launch SHOP+, their Global differentiator, where it will create Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered BOTS for advertising and brand’s owned assets With this partnership, Mindshare clients will be able to create both conversational and commerce BOTS to drive hyperpersonlised engagement and deliver enhanced user experience for brand […]
Malaysia Retail Industry Report
By Tan Hai Hsin, Retail Group Malaysia For this report, Members of Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) were interviewed on their retail sales performances for the last part of 2016 till March 2017. 2016 Q4 Overview For the fourth quarter of 2016, Malaysia retail industry suffered another sharp drop in retail sales with a growth rate […]
Video-on-Demand service dimsum inks major content deal
From left : Fred Wang, Chairman of Asia Content Business Summit – Datuk Kamil Othman, Vice-President of Asian Film Commissioners Network – Hideyuki Suzuki, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan (METI) – Linah (Chibi Maruko Chan TV Drama supporting role) – Chibi Maruko Mascot – Ivan Wang (Chibi Maruko Chan […]
Havas makes a big shift to bridge the divide between media and creative
(marketingmagazine.com.my)– By : Malati Siniah Global integrated advertising company Havas group has merged its media and creative business units under one P&L. The move according to the company is in line with the group’s strategy of moving to a more client-centric and region-based organisation. The Group’s two divisions, Havas Creative Group and Havas Media Group, will […]
Sin Chew Media invests in a new regional co-working space platform
(marketingmagazine.com.my) – By: Malati Siniah It’s not only the industry that is changing, so is the way people work. Understanding these insights Sin Chew Media Corporation has kick-started a brand new venture which aims to link over 20,000 members from various businesses, organisations, entrepreneurs and freelancers. The offices branded as CO3 (COnnectivity, COllaboration and COmmunity) […]
Entropia launches a new big data arm headed by former SAP professional
(marketingmagazine.com.my)– Understanding the growing importance data, marketing consultancy Entropia announced today the launch of its new big data offering – ENTROPIA SENTIENT. The new unit will be headed by Sonny Dey, Entropia’s new Chief Data Strategist. He was previously the head of big data at SAP Hybris in the United States. Sonny, after his […]
