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13 hours ago

WPP employees push back on return-to-office policy with petition

WPP CEO Mark Read informed employees they have to return to the office four days a week from April.

2 days ago

TikTok launches Messaging Ads in Asia Pacific

TikTok’s Messaging Ads are now available in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.

2 days ago

The shocking things you can now say on Meta's platforms

As per the new policy, it is now okay to call gay and trans people ‘mentally ill’ and refer to women as ‘household objects’ on Facebook and Instagram.

3 days ago

TikTok encourages brands to ‘take more exciting creative risks’ in ads

Platform identified trends including ‘tapping into girlhood’ and working with more content creators.

3 days ago

WPP mandates four days per week in office

The change to the global guidelines will apply across WPP's operations.

3 days ago

CNN’s commercial head on ethical AI and brand safety

Cathy Ibal shares CNN’s strategy for integrating AI, tackling brand safety concerns, and adapting to the digital and polarised media landscape in Asia-Pacific.

4 days ago

Global indie rankings: Where are the APAC agencies?

Australia’s Nunn Media, Atomic 212, and Half Dome are the only agencies to make the cut, as global competitors from North America and Europe surged ahead.

4 days ago

Former Dentsu China CEO Deric Wong joins EternityX

EXCLUSIVE: The media agency veteran who left Dentsu China to start a consulting firm will oversee the global expansion at the Hong Kong-headquartered martech company.

4 days ago

Top 10 travel brands in Southeast Asia

Vietnam Airlines soars above the competition, claiming the title of Southeast Asia’s top travel brand in 2024. Explore Campaign’s exclusive insights from its research with Milieu Insight.

Jan 8, 2025

Ahead of Trump's second-term, Meta to scrap fact checking on Facebook and Instagram

Traditional fact-checking will make way for X-inspired "Community Notes." This drastic overhaul signals a major shift in content moderation as the tech giant appears to appease the incoming Trump administration.

Jan 8, 2025

40 Under 40 2024: Ryan Cheung, PressLogic

Cheung’s risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit seeps into all facets of the company he founded—across growth, operations, and innovation.

Jan 7, 2025

GroupM Southeast Asia CEO Himanshu Shekhar exits

Based out of Indonesia, Shekhar, a key figure in GroupM's regional growth, is leaving the agency after 25 years.

Jan 7, 2025

40 Under 40 2024: Rudy Khaw, AirAsia

Khaw’s journey from brand executive to CEO is a culmination of his visionary leadership, business acumen, and commitment to inclusivity—reshaping AirAsia as a leading global brand.

Jan 7, 2025

Hakuhodo and DY Media Partners merge in Japan

The two entities will merge by April 2025, uniting creative and media operations to form a 4,601-strong advertising powerhouse. Here's what it means for the advertising community.

Jan 6, 2025

40 Under 40 2024: Nishant Shekhar, Havas Media Network

Shekhar stands out for his impact on both data-driven marketing and for mentoring the next generation of talent within his agency.

Jan 6, 2025

The CMO's MO: Agoda's global CMO on why the future of travel is hyper-local

Say goodbye to generic travel ads. Agoda's Matteo Frigerio, talks about using AI to craft personalised video ads that speak your language, whisper your dreams, and ignite your wanderlust. Much like a pocket-sized AI travel agent.

Jan 6, 2025

Havas Media Network names Singapore CEO and SEA president

Dentsu Media’s Singapore MD Pankaj Nayak joins Havas effective immediately.

Jan 6, 2025

Move and win roundup: Week of January 6, 2025

Standard Chartered, Warner Bros. Discovery, UM, Realme, Omnicom Advertising Group, IPG Mediabrands, GroupM, McCann, Lion & Lion, Weber Shandwick, L’Oréal, and more in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

Jan 5, 2025

Former UK deputy PM Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump’s return

Republican and former White House deputy chief of staff Joel Kaplan to take over as Meta’s president of global affairs after nearly seven years.

Jan 3, 2025

New year, new moves: Key people shifts and business wins this week

As 2025 kicks off, Campaign rounds up the first major people moves and business wins of the year. From leadership exits to new creative wins, catch all the latest updates in January's first edition.