SG’s Sentosa Development Corporation extends media remit with UM

Singapore – Singapore’s statutory board Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has extended its media remit with UM, the full-service media and marketing solutions agency within Mediabrands. SDC is responsible for overseeing the development, management, and promotion of the country’s island resort getaway, Sentosa Island. The extension comes after a competitive pitch review in April this year, where

Magna forecasts global advertising spend to surge this year, Malaysia to see 15.4% increase

Interpublic Group’s Magna forecasts a 14% increase in 2021 global media ad revenue, now expected to reach a record USD657 billion which according to Magna, represents the strongest ad revenue acceleration in 40 years. Shifting the lens to a more local view, in terms of advertising activity in Malaysia, the disruptions in 2020 led to a contraction

Moving DEI beyond boxes and spreadsheets

CAMPAIGN LEADING CHANGE: When creating inclusion initiatives based on data, we have to consider the human experiences of those who we hope will benefit, according to Mediabrands’ global chief cultural officer Hermon Ghermay. For a good portion of her 21-year career in the advertising industry, Hermon Ghermay says she shrunk herself to fit into a

The ingredients of a perfect Pride campaign

In the second edition of our series exploring how to celebrate Pride authentically and with compassion, Initiative Australia’s Olivia Warren shares a personal account of her work on LGBTQIA+ campaigns—and which brand she will never buy from again. LGBTQIA+ acceptance and rights vary wildly between markets in Asia-Pacific, the starkness of which is thrown into

How brands can create more marketing moments as dark social proliferates

Under-the-radar sharing over chat apps, social messaging and email have clouded sources of traffic and consumer sentiments for brands and publishers. While WhatsApp is in No 1 position boasting an average of 28.7 hours spent per month just on its platform, the messaging landscape is divided within SEA among others such as Zalo, LINE and

Building a diverse talent pool

After having a right size structure, Mediabrands Malaysia is actively scouting for talents, including those with disabilities, to have a holistic and diverse talent pool. Besides looking for new talents as replacements, the agency’s CEO Bala Pomaleh (pic) said another crucial aspect is for talents to step into newly created roles to meet the expanding

UM retains Australian Government master media agency contract

The Australian Government has awarded a three-year extension of its Master Media Agency contract to Universal McCann which will see the agency continue its duties through June 2024. UM will continue to provide media strategy, planning, and buying services to the Australian Government, after initially being awarded the contract in July 2018. UM also previously

Agencies and brands divided on impact of privacy on ad targeting

Brands and media agencies are not aligned when it comes to the expected impact of tighter privacy rules and regulations on ad targeting, according to the findings of a comprehensive survey into privacy readiness in Asia-Pacific, conducted by Campaign Asia-Pacific, Forrester and the World Federation of Advertisers. The survey, revealed on May 4 at the Campaign360 2021 conference, exposed

Reprise named Australian creative agency for GM specialty vehicles

IPG Mediabrands’ performance agency Reprise has been awarded the strategy and creative account for the Australian and New Zealand launch of General Motors Specialty Vehicles. Reprise was awarded the business after a series of international and national presentations. This will be the first time General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has advertised in Australia and New Zealand. In

UM data chief Maria Grivas appointed Reprise CEO

IPG Mediabrands Australia has appointed Maria Grivas as Reprise Australia CEO. Grivas has been the chief data and technology officer at UM Australia for the past three and a half years. She will now lead the full-service performance agency which has more than 150 staff across its offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Grivas