corruption

Nov 11, 2024

Malaysia's FashionValet faces corruption probe after US$10 million loss of public funds

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has officially opened an investigation into the US$10 million loss of state funds invested in the local fashion ecommerce platform.

Oct 6, 2021

Revealed: Bribery in advertising pitches is pervasive in APAC

More than 85% of respondents to a Campaign Spot Survey agreed that bribery is a problem in agency pitches in APAC, and nearly 70% have personally seen it influence the outcome of a pitch.

Mar 22, 2019

How much negative press can the Olympics brand take?

The head of the Japanese Olympic Committee has resigned following corruption allegations. Will the Olympics, as a brand, suffer? Don't bet on it.

Jun 15, 2018

FBI probes media trading practices in the US

One source suggested the FBI is taking an interest in certain companies and the role of senior leaders in those companies.

Oct 24, 2017

Orientm McCann president arrested on corruption charges in Pakistan

Following a four-year corruption investigation, the head of Orientm McCann has been arrested along with seven other agency owners and four political figures.

Jun 30, 2017

Transparency issues about maturity, not corruption: AdParlor

As more markets, particularly in Asia, become more digitally advanced, the big-ticket issue of transparency in online advertising will eventually be solved, said AdParlor’s APAC CEO.