GO Communications has announced the appointment of Andreas Vogiatzakis as its Non-Executive Chairman, marking a significant milestone for the 20-year standing, independent agency, while sending a strong signal across Malaysia’s marketing, media and communications landscape. Widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in the industry both locally and
Omnicom Media Asia Pacific (OM APAC) has unveiled its 2026 Trends Report on the back of the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, exploring the key themes and trends across media, technology, and consumer behaviour shaping the new year. Inspired by recurring themes observed over the past year
Naga DDB Tribal has been appointed as the creative agency-of-record for Brand and Marketing Services for U Mobile following a rigorous multi-agency pitch. The appointment, which started officially January 1st 2026, signals the start of a strategic partnership, with Naga entrusted to support brand strategy, integrated marketing communications, and always-on
What does a runaway monkey in the United States have to do with Malaysian marketers? More than anyone would like to admit. Earlier this month, authorities in St. Louis went looking for a group of vervet monkeys spotted near a public park. It should have been a routine animal recovery
Top row (L–R): Brenda Koh & Kar Mem Tan, Assistant Brand Manager, Etika Group; Pia Lisa, Marketing Manager, Etika Group; Moktar bin Wahid, Deputy Director Educational Resources and Technology Division, Ministry of Education; Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing at Etika Sdn. Bhd., Agnes Rozario, Chief Content Officer, Astro; Norman
We spent years preaching “frictionless”. Tap, buy, deliver. Then Malaysia did what Malaysia always does. We went back to the store. Because retail is not just commerce. It is mood. It is ritual. It is therapy with a trolley. This is where AEON quietly wins. Families know the route. Parking,
TikTok has been named FIFA’s “Preferred Platform” for the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the first time a social media platform has been given this designation for the world’s biggest sporting event. The partnership positions TikTok as a central destination for behind-the-scenes access, creator-led storytelling, and monetised match-adjacent content across
Assembly has completed the rebranding of all former ADK Global offices across Asia, bringing the network’s regional operations under a single brand, platform, and operating model. The move follows Assembly’s acquisition of ADK Global last year and marks the completion of the first phase of the merger. From January 2026,
Marrybrown in collaboration with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB)’s convenience arm, Mesra Retail and Café Sdn Bhd (MESRA), has launched its latest drive thru at PETRONAS Station, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam as part of its network expansion. During the opening ceremony, CEO Daniel Lek Seong Chan, shared, “The launch of our
With Asia Pacific set to overtake North America as the largest consumer market in 2035 (Bain & Company with NielsenIQ), the CMO Council has appointed a new president to serve the region’s growing community of marketing leaders. Jamshed Wadia, a former head of marketing for Intel Corporation in APAC and
