PHD Malaysia: Merging Man & Machine

PHD Malaysia launches ‘Merge | The closing gap between technology and us’ documentary PHD Malaysia launched its latest documentary ‘Merge | The closing gap between technology and us’ on January 16 in a conference in Kuala Lumpur. ‘Merge | The closing gap between technology and us’ focuses on how technology and human evolution has advanced […]
Digital marketing trends to watch for

Dheeraj Raina speaks on trends transforming Malaysian digital marketing 2018’s entrance comes with a shift in digital marketing. With the need to become more visible and reach more customers, the digital marketing of tomorrow offers advancements in emerging technologies as consumers demand a more integrated experience. In MARKETING’s first bimonthly issue, we featured Dheeraj Raina, […]
Amazon catches up with Netflix

Amazon Prime Video boasts higher subscriber count in Germany, India, and Japan According to IHS Markit’s report, Amazon Prime Video boasts a higher subscriber count in a few selected markets despite being unable to surpass Netflix. IHS Markit has released their latest report, Amazon’s Video Ecosystem Extends Worldwide. The report highlights that the active Prime […]
Tune Talk appoints Ameen Amaendran as new CEO

Ameen Amaendran as new Tune Talk CEO following Jason Lo’s mysterious disappearance into the future Tune Talk has just appointed Ameen Amaendran Abdullah as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement done through a comical music video features Ameen, who is dressed semi-casually, strutting into Tune Talk’s office with a group of young executives. […]
Sa'ad Hussein leaves TBWA

Sa’ad Hussein leaves Malaysia after 20 years Industry veteran and one of Malaysia’s creative icons, Sa’ad Hussein is leaving TBWA\Malaysia to return to Singapore after spending close to 20 years in Malaysia. Sa’ad co-founded and managed the creative shop Sil Malaysia in 1996 and in 2006 TBWA\Group acquired the agency naming it Creative Juice. Sa’ad […]
I made a mistake

And it’s not about sandwich making It may be difficult for you to believe, but I am actually attending this workshop by Subhendu Mukherjee next Monday. Yes, in person, there for the whole day: listening, learning, taking notes. Why? Well, I attended his previous workshop on how Data can help win new business. But I […]
Facebook to favour users' post over businesses?

What’s behind Facebook’s news feed revamp: Is it a loss or a gain? On Thursday night in a Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would change its algorithm. This change will soon see people’s news feed to be more focused on friends and family, rather than posts from businesses and media companies. By end […]
WWE – Astro firm up partnership

2018 signifies Astro and WWE’s 17-year partnership WWE and Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad will extend their partnership into its 17th year. The new agreement will continue to air WWE programming, which includes flagship programs Raw and SmackDown. Astro will also continue offering WWE Network as a premium channel, which includes all WWE special events such […]
APAC ad spend to hit US$8.1 bn surge: Dentsu Aegis

Dentsu Aegis forecasts improved ad spend for 2018 Dentsu Aegis Network’s latest Ad Spend Forecasts have announced that AsiaPacific spend will hit US$8.1 billion increase as growth accelerates to 4.2%, while digital media channels will continue to disrupt ad spend in 2018. The Network’s forecasts, based on data received from 59 markets, puts global growth at 3.6% […]
Geometry adds BTL in the Digi kitty

Geometry Global Malaysia to handle Digi’s Below-The-Line services Geometry Global Malaysia has added Below-The-Line (BTL) services for Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi). This service will be an addition to its roster of services which includes Digital and PR. The BTL work takes effect immediately, from 1st January 2018 through to 2020, with an option to […]