The world’s biggest asshole
World Kindness Day is observed internationally on 13 November. And this campaign reminds us to be kind. It won 10 Lions at Cannes Lions 2017. Strategy: People are usually only prompted to become an organ donor when they get and renew their drivers license, but with license renewals moving online, failure to register people during […]
Cannes Lions announces revamped 2018 Festival
Cannes Lions has launched the 2018 Festival of Creativity, with important changes to the delegate experience and awards structure. After the Publics Groupe threatened to boycott the Festival in 2018, these changes were somewhat expected. Publicis Groupe has now reconfirmed its participation in 2019, and while it is “pleased to see the steps taken to […]
How the telcos got hacked?
The story about the personal data of millions of Malaysians up for sale is not going away. One Keith Rozario has stepped up to the plate and set up a place, which is not connected to any server, for people to check: https://sayakenahack.com But before you do so, please read this: https://www.keithrozario.com/2017/11/sayakenahack-com.html Basically, anyone can access this site and […]
Hi Facebook, here is my nude picture!
Well, it is not exactly nude and it’s definitely not me, but you get the point. Facebook is telling users to send them naked pictures they might have of themselves for their own protection, as it works with the Australian eSafety Commissioner’s Office to pilot the technology. It says it is a way to prevent […]
Media Prima Radio Networks launches trade website
Media Prima Radio Networks (MPRN) has launched its new trade website which consolidates all of its offerings into one easily accessible point of contact: https://www.mprn.com.my The new website is designed to make it easier for clients to gather information regarding business collaborations with MPRN. One of the main highlights is the section for Radio+, an initiative […]
Unilever Future Leaders’ League winners head to London.
The Unilever Future Leaders’ League (FLL) is a global business case competition, giving students a chance to create real impact with Unilever’s top brands. Each year, the best and brightest university students from all over the world join FLL, designing innovative solutions to real business challenges. In Malaysia recently, students competed in teams of three […]
Dutch Lady Malaysia has new MD
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad has announced the appointment of Tarang Gupta as its new Managing Director, effective 1 January 2018 and succeeding Saw Chooi Lee who has successfully helmed the company in Malaysia the last three years. Tarang is currently the Marketing Director of FrieslandCampina Nigeria Plc, a position he has held since July […]
FCB Kuala Lumpur gets younger
From left: Karan Chhabra, Natasha Aziz, Jamie Tan, Syed Ferohaizal, LiLian Hor, Syahriza Badron, Eldon D’Cruz, James Voon & Eva Lim. FCB has made a number of key promotions in Malaysia. James Voon has been promoted to Senior Art Director and Syed Ferohaizal to the Head of Creative role where he will be responsible for […]
It is MyGameOn for Media Prima
Media Prima Labs has launched its new online portal, MyGameOn, that provides news, reviews and events for games, featuring local and international content. The launch was held at the recent Level Up 2017 event, an initiative under MDEC to drive the growth of games industry in Malaysia and South-East Asia. MyGameOn is a comprehensive local […]
Ayam Brand to launch Virtual Reality campaign
Ayam Brand, a leading convenient canned food player in the region, is celebrating its 125th anniversary with the launch of its Racing-to-Space virtual reality campaign that highlights its regional sustainability efforts. The campaign uses 360 degree footage from high-altitude balloons that were launched by Ayam Brand in Kahang, Johor. They developed their own rig and […]
