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REV Media Group Solidifies Dominance in Malay Market with Full Acquisition of The Vocket
November 13, 2025
Etika Powers Community-Led Waste Management in Semporna
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Lat’s Creative Generosity — What ‘Kampung Boy’ Teaches Brands About Letting Stories Evolve
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Nov
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When E-Commerce Goes Off-Grid —Shopee’s Sabah Push is a Marketing Coup
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Nov
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Nov
Winning Hearts, One Commute at a Time: Coway Turns the KL Monorail into a Moving Meditation on Wellness
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When Inclusivity Backfires — The US Pizza Lesson in Cultural Respect and Crisis Humility
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OMD ranks #1 in APAC in latest RECMA Diagnostics report; maintains dominance in SEA
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What Malaysian Brands Can Learn from Trump — Without the Politics
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Brewlander’s Bold Bet — When the Ad Is the Prompt
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When AI Becomes a Mirror: What ChatGPT’s Mental-Health Data Means for Marketing
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When Jeep Got Down and Dirty: Iliza Shlesinger’s “Family SUV” Pitch for the 2026 Grand Wagoneer
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What the Omnicom–IPG Merger Really Means for the Future of Advertising
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Creators, Commerce, and Connection — Inside the Shopee and Meta Playbook
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When a Small Apology Outshines a Thousand Decorations
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When Aunties Duel and Biscuits Heal — Julie’s Deepavali Story of Love, Laughter and Light
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Why Lyka’s Latest Ad Stinks — in the Best Way Possible
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Budget 2026: The Exciting Year of Marketing Evolution!
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sooka Boosts Accessibility to LIVE Sports & Entertainment Through Strategic Partnerships with Leading Local Brands
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How Pakistan’s Sattarbuksh Outbrewed Starbucks
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How Havas Malaysia Turned Proton’s EV Launch into a National Game of Discovery
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The AI Takeover of Talk —When Machines Start Hosting the Conversation
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Social Media Stimulants: Five Second Skip
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Malaysian Media Conference 2025: Datuk Lai Shu Wei on Turning Green Commitments into Cultural Capital
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In Tune with Tradition: Fresh & White’s East Malaysian Tribute
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McCann Worldgroup India and L’Oréal Paris Illuminate the festive season with “Mujh Mein Hai Diwali”
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Rudy Khaw exits as CEO of AirAsia Brand Co.
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MARKETING Weekender – Issue 446
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L’Oréal Groupe in Thailand Turns Expired Makeup into Expressive Art Therapy
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Naga DDB Tribal Brings the Past to Life with Astro for “Bride From the Past” Campaign
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Sutapa Bhattacharya bids farewell to DIA Brands
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Malaysian Media Conference 2025: Rachel Tan Explores How Families Shape Media Choices
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YTL Communications Brings 5G Advanced to Malaysia
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OpenAI’s Sora 2 Launch Sparks Controversy Over Violent and Racist AI Videos
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How Vivo Hijacked Malaysia’s Concert Boom To Win Back Imaging Leadership
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Locala Unveils APAC Retail Insights 2025 Barometer at Digital Marketing Asia in Singapore
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billups Strengthens APAC Leadership with Appointment of Sunil Yadav as Head of Revenue
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Dentsu Malaysia Expands 100plus Partnership with Creative and Social Media Mandate
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Malaysian Media Conference 2025: Ramakrishnan CN on Redefining the 50+ Generation
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Former Taylor’s CMO Ben Foo Appointed CEO of Woodpeckers Group
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Air Selangor Illuminates the Magic of Deepavali with Inspirational Story ‘Demi Deepa’
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KFC Malaysia Partners with VML to Launch ‘KFC Treats’ For Gen Z Snackers
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No Asahi, No Party: How a Cyberattack Left Japan’s Bars Pouring Sapporo Instead
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17th Malaysian Effie Awards: MBCS wins Agency of the Year, Grab wins 5th consecutive Brand of the Year
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How Tourism Australia is winning hearts globally: Insights from CMO Susan Coghill
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Forrester’s 2026 Forecast: Agencies Resign Their “Agency”
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HLB Private Bank Redefines Legacy with Regional Rebrand
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A Blueprint For Ethical Agency Practices: Interview with Lifelong Crush and Broken Heart Love Affair
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