Spikes Asia Announces Jury Line-Up for 2022

Spikes Asia has today announced the full jury line-up of industry leaders set to judge the Spikes Asia Awards, Asia Pacific’s most prestigious creative communications accolade. Now in its 35th edition, the Spikes Asia awards will bring 106 jurors together to judge work in 24 awards categories, including new awards developed in response to the […]
The Imposterous: Jab Borgstrom has a secret weapon and he doesn’t want to read your words

This week’s episode features the Imposterous Joakim (Jab) Borgstrom the current global CCO of BBH who is so lateral when it comes to the written word that he once convinced someone to memorise an entire catalogue. Jab is a creative with a very thick passport. Half Swedish, half Argentinian with a career hallmarked by very […]
ADFEST announces Merlee Jaymee as Grand Jury President of ADFEST 2022

ADFEST is delighted to announce it has appointed Merlee Jayme, APAC Chief Creative Officer for Dentsu International as Grand Jury President of ADFEST 2022. Jayme is also Chairmom to Dentsu Jayme Syfu and Dentsu One Manila. “Merlee is one of the region’s most respected and awarded creatives, who continues to push insights and innovation. She […]
Productman: Creating A Seamless Customer Experience

This offshoot of respected French agency Buzzman helps brands on the journey before advertising. Managing director Loïc Cessot and creative partner Sébastien Partika explain. By Mark Tungate How many times have you been lured by an advertisement, only to find that the retail experience and the product are disappointing? (Yes – I’m talking about you, […]
Malaysian Young Spikes 2021 Winners Announced!

By Raihan Hadi The Young Spikes Malaysia Competitions of 2021 has finally ended, and I’m so proud to say that we had a blast this year. I could go on once again about how the pandemic has hindered things etcetera etcetera, but seeing how so much was accomplished, even in a virtual world, it would […]
Publicis Groupe promotes internal talent to spearhead creative and strategic leadership

Publicis Groupe reinforces its commitment to clients’ transformational growth through two senior appointments across Creative and Strategy. Emir Shafri has been named Chief Creative Officer and Andrew Michau has been named Chief Strategy Officer for Publicis Groupe, both of which are internal promotions that take effect immediately. Emir Shafri will drive the company’s creative ambition, […]
R3 Top 10 APAC Creative and Media Agencies of October 2021

Take a look at the major account wins by creative and media agencies in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific from October 2021, courtesy of R3 Worldwide. Find out who, won what in the tables below: Creative Agency Month Account Area BBH Oct Mini China DDB Oct Polestar – social retainer contract China Kinnect Oct Amazon […]
What It Takes to Become a ‘Sensible Adman’

By Pavneet Kaur Ahmad Abu Zannad, novelist, and independent advisor, speaks to Communicate about the upcoming launch of his webseries, “The Sensible Adman.” After more than 12 years in advertising, Ahmad Abu Zannad is on a mission. Almost a year ago, he released a book, “Adman VS. Chomsky,” challenging Noam Chomsky’s assertions about the industry. Today, he launches […]
On the Move Again At Last

By Mark Tungate Airlines and travel brands are encouraging us to pack our bags and head out after many months at home. The world is slowly opening up for foreign travel, and some of us may soon be lucky enough to enjoy the now unfamiliar experience of boarding an aircraft. Airlines are certainly doing their […]
MARKETING Weekender – Issue 312

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