Ogilvy Group Malaysia today announced two senior leadership appointments effective 1 January 2026. Irene Wong, CEO of Grey Malaysia, has been named CEO, Ogilvy Group Malaysia, overseeing people, clients, and growth across Ogilvy and Grey. Graham Drew, Chief Creative Officer of Grey Malaysia, has been appointed Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy
The ink is barely dry on the Omnicom–IPG paperwork and already the industry feels like it has run a 10 kilometre sprint in office shoes. Overnight, the largest advertising holding company in history has taken shape, with Omnicom swallowing IPG in a deal valued at around US$13 billion and promising
By India Fizer Yamamoto’s CCO argues that brands must earn their place in culture, not assume it. In an era where every brand wants to “join the conversation,” Michael Stelmaszek, Chief Creative Officer at Yamamoto, thinks it’s time for a reality check. In conversation with AdForum, he shares how Yamamoto
When a brand the size of Grab recalibrates its agency roster, the industry usually reads it as housekeeping — a little spring-cleaning before the new year. But the latest appointments of Rantau+ for PR and Publicis Groupe Malaysia for media suggest something more strategic: Grab is quietly reshaping how it
By India Fizer Ross Taylor unpacks the agency’s participation-driven creative model. Culture moves fast and today’s most successful brands move with it. Ross Taylor, Group ECD at Havas Play UK, explains how his team helps clients navigate cultural trends, unlock meaningful partnerships, and balance quick-hit activations with initiatives that create
Omnicom has announced a dramatic overhaul of its global operations, with more than 4,000 jobs to be cut and a number of storied advertising agencies being folded into its main networks following its acquisition of Interpublic Group.  The restructuring follows Omnicom’s recently completed takeover of IPG in a deal
By India Fizer TBWA\Chiat\Day NY’s new CSO Tom Sussman speaks with AdForum on commercial truth, creative leaps, and his globally sharpened strategic lens. Five months into his role as Chief Strategy Officer at TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, Tom Sussman speaks with the mix of candor and curiosity that has defined his
Naga DDB Tribal has been named Agency of the Year 2025 at the Kancil Awards, reaffirming its position as one of Malaysia’s most enduring and culturally impactful creative agencies. The agency secured multiple wins across a diverse slate of clients — Ayam Brand, Astro, CelcomDigi, and KFC — underscoring its
The media industry has reached a critical turning point. Agencies do not need more tools. They need intelligence. Over the last decade, countless dashboards, platforms and add on systems have entered the market. Instead of simplifying work, they have added more layers, more logins and more operational clutter. The result
By Mark Tungate The Paris production company founder describes how forging close relationships with clients and creatives helps her elevate luxury brands. Luxury brands occasionally work with big, traditional agencies. But they are also naturally attracted to a more boutique approach, infused as they are with craft, precision and refinement. In
