By The Malketeer The Madaniland’s Existential Spending Rebellion In the shadow of Petronas Towers and amid the bustling street markets of Kuala Lumpur, a quiet economic revolution is brewing. Malaysian millennials and Gen Z are rewriting the playbook of financial survival – one impulsive purchase at a time. They’re choosing to
Welcome to the weekly podcast for the marketing and communications industry. The NexGen Show is a brand-new Sunday evening video podcast starring young advertising, media, and marketing talent. In this weekly podcast, they talk about their future, fears and frustrations in a conversational format hosted by Malaysian advertising veteran Prof.
By The Malketeer AI and Private Equity Are Rewriting the Marketing World in 2025 As the dust settles from the Omnicom x IPG mega-merger, the marketing and media landscape braces for a transformative 2025. SI Partners’ Global M&A Insights Report 2024 unveils an accelerated trajectory for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in
By The Malketeer The Rising Tide of Opportunities – Malaysia Leads the Charge In a world where economic uncertainty has become the new normal, the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) shares a narrative of optimism for the Asia Pacific region. The 2025 economic outlook paints a picture of resilience, innovation, and strategic
By The Malketeer Global optimism grows, but economic, technological, and social challenges loom large for Malaysians As we step into 2025, the global mood reflects cautious optimism. The Ipsos Predictions 2025 Report reveals that 71% of global respondents expect the new year to be better than 2024, a slight uptick from
By Claudian Navin Stanislaus “Don’t get high off your own supply!” This streetwise caution feels especially poignant in this illusory age of applause, accolades, and endless self-validation. Clouded by the smoke and disoriented by the mirrors of our own installation, the lines between self-awareness and delusion are increasingly blurred. Leaving
On the cusp of the new year, Advolution 2024 held its inaugural half-day event at the Royal Selangor Club last Friday. Aptly located next to Dataran Merdeka where Malaysia achieved its independence 67 years ago, the event served to liberate our minds and introduce new perspectives as we head into
By The Malketeer Mini-Markets, Mega Sales, and the Road Ahead: Retailers Are Adapting to New Challenges Malaysia’s retail industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, posting a solid 3.8% growth in the third quarter despite persistent challenges. The Retail Group Malaysia’s latest November 2024 Report reveals a nuanced picture of consumer
By The Malketeer The Mega-Merger That’s Changing Everything In a seismic shift that will send shockwaves through the advertising world, Omnicom Group has announced its blockbuster acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), creating an advertising behemoth that promises to redefine the industry landscape. The deal, valued at a staggering US$13 billion, marks
The Ham Report is an annual ranking based on the best of six awards shows hosted in Malaysia: The APPIES, d’Awards, Media Specialists Association Awards (MSA), Effies Malaysia, Kancil Awards, and Dragons of Malaysia / Asia. Published annually by MARKETING Magazine, it serves as a benchmark to guide marketers through
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