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Move and win roundup: Week of March 17, 2025
303 MullenLowe Perth, WPP, Clemenger BBDO, Are Media, Electriclime and more, kick off this week's people moves and account wins round-up.
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Why it's a great time to be an indie right now
Brands are searching for faster, nimble agencies that really understand the nuances of cultural behaviour.
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Bitter chocolate: The fallout of a poorly planned promo on Chocolate Finance's reputation
The fintech’s abrupt restrictions on withdrawals and debit card spending have triggered a backlash, denting its reputation in Singapore.
Why brands should stop posting PR briefs on LinkedIn
Rooster’s James Brooke cautions that tossing briefs onto LinkedIn is lazy and ineffective, besides being a poor look.
How personality test MBTI penetrated the marketing world
The famed personality test is being utilised by brands to not just categorise its consumers to relevant products, but also to inject playfulness in their campaigns. The question then—does it sell, or is it just a social-media talking point?
Capgemini appoints FleishmanHillard as global comms agency
The account moved after a competitive pitch
Spikes Asia live judging underway in Vietnam
GALLERY: More than 80 jurors from across Asia Pacific are in Da Nang, judging the best creative work from across the region in contention for a coveted Spikes Asia Award, ahead of the April 24 gala.
Greenwashing allegations against Mars lead to AMV BBDO facing employment tribunal
Former creative partner at the agency Polina Zabrodskaya alleges 'harassment and discrimination' after raising concerns about campaigns.
Move and win roundup: Week of March 10, 2025
Crocs Asia, WiredCo., Quantum Consumer Solutions, IAS, Claxon, Landor, Ogilvy, We Are Social, Nunn Media, Dentsu, Orange Line, Sparro, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
What brands can learn from Anora beating Wicked at the Oscars
The Working Assembly’s Jolene Delisle says that cultural resonance is not about being the loudest, but being the most meaningful.
'Creativity is not bound by age, it only evolves with experience': Atifa Silk on redefining success in a youth-obsessed industry
Haymarket Media's managing director for Asia gets candid on navigating stigma, ageism, and the challenges women face ahead of International Women's Day and Campaign's inaugural 50 Over Fifty awards.
More pocketbook, less politics: How C-suites should talk about tariffs
Whether tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are on, off or somewhere in between, there are ways executives can address them without inviting political blowback.
Clemenger BBDO calls out unpaid IWD speeches with ‘The Fee Speech’
Created in partnership with Less Than 10% F*ck That, the campaign calls out unpaid IWD speeches with a ready-made presentation that reminds companies women’s time isn’t free.
FleishmanHillard hires Ketchum’s Jim Joseph as global head of brand impact
Joseph previously held roles at Ketchum such as US CEO and global CMO.
Why hasn’t adland tackled its long-hours culture?
Despite ongoing discussions about work-life balance, the industry remains caught in a cycle of late nights, last-minute deadlines, and climbing pressures. Adland weighs in on the persistent challenges and potential solutions.
Netflix posters will reflect real-time pollution to promote Toxic Town series
The digital posters will use measurements of the air quality around them.
Finn Partners acquires Singapore-based consultancy Rice Communications
Rice managing partner James Brasher joins Finn in the same role, leading the agency’s combined Singapore office.
Why the NikeSkims brand partnership is one to watch in 2025
With around 40% of Nike’s customers being women, Skims has been testing the waters of the sports space for years.
Move and win roundup: Week of March 3, 2025
TBWA, McCann Worldgroup, VaynerMedia, FCB, VML, Initiative, Havas, TikTok, Dept, Enigma, BBC Studios, Fedex, Ogilvy, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
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Stagwell revenue up 10% organically in last quarter of 2024
The holding company is predicting net revenue growth of 8% this year.
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