By Mark Tungate The Creative Manager of Monks speaks out about challenges to mental health in the workplace and offers intuitive solutions. Santiago Losada knew there was a mental health problem in the advertising industry. He knew it from personal experience, because he was suffering from bruxism – teeth grinding.
By The Malketeer Merdeka and Malaysia Day have always been a moment of reflection about who we are as a nation and the values we pass on to the next generation. This year, ASNB has taken that reflection into the very personal space of money, with a film that flips
Entermind is a new Singapore-headquartered AI consulting firm launched with an ambition to be the world’s first whole brain AI player. The company is founded by Prashant Kumar, who in his previous role led Data & AI for Global growth markets spanning Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle east & Africa at
By The Malketeer It is a simple question, yet the answers are as layered as Malaysia itself. For some, it recalls childhood days in kampungs and parades where jets roared overhead. For others, it is the taste of community—Malay, Chinese, and Indian neighbours looking out for one another when life
By The Malketeer Every year, as the calendar edges towards Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Malaysians brace themselves for a wave of brand films. Some aim to tug at the heartstrings, others to spark reflection. Yet few achieve the elusive balance of sincerity, relevance, and resonance that turns a seasonal campaign
In recent years, numerous efforts have been made to rejuvenate Downtown Kuala Lumpur, creating a lively, inclusive, creative, and culturally rich hub that fosters a diverse community of local and international tourists. ZUS Coffee’s new Kasturi Walk outlet has been designed to complement the artistic culture associated with Central Market
By The Malketeer If Malaysian consumers were once cautious explorers in the digital marketplace, today they are fearless voyagers. A new study by Airwallex, in partnership with Statista, reveals that Malaysia’s online shoppers are not just comfortable with cross-border eCommerce, they thrive on it. At 94%, Malaysian consumers top the
By Srikanth Ramachandran, Founder & CEO of Moving Walls Group For decades, out-of-home (OOH) advertising was defined by its hyperlocal roots. Media owners were specialists, sometimes in a single city, a single format, or even a single location like an airport or train station. The business was built brick by
Advertising in Malaysia doesn’t flow evenly across the year. It beats in rhythm with the nation’s cultural heartbeat. Hari Raya. Chinese New Year. Deepavali. Christmas. And, of course, Merdeka. These are the moments when adex explodes. Agencies sweat, media owners cash in, and brands deliver their most memorable work. Tens
By Exchange4Media Dentsu has signalled the possibility of selling or entering partnerships across its international agency network, in what could mark one of the most significant restructurings for the Japanese holding company in recent years. The move comes as the group grapples with underperforming operations outside Japan and intensifying pressure to
