Media Ace Awards 2023: Shashi Sinha named ‘Network Head of The Year’

The exchange4media Group hosted the seventh edition of Media Ace Awards on November 2 at a glittering award ceremony in Mumbai. At the glamourous awards night, Shashi Sinha, CEO, IPG Mediabrands India, was awarded the ‘Network Head of The Year’ award. The award ceremony was graced by luminaries including top industry leaders and experts from

Twinings Appoints Interactive Avenues to Elevate E-Commerce Presence in India

Interactive Avenues, the digital arm of IPG Mediabrands India, has been awarded the e-commerce mandate for Twinings, one of the oldest tea companies in the world. The account will be serviced by the agency’s Gurugram office. With a heritage of 300+ years, Twinings is well known for its range of premium teas and wellbeing drinks.

Shashi Sinha to get AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

A long-time veteran and influential figure in the Indian ad industry, Sinha is currently the CEO of IPG Mediabrands India. The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) has announced that the Lifetime Achievement Awards this year will be conferred on Shashi Sinha, CEO, IPG Mediabrands India. Sinha gets the honour for his contribution to the

Finnair Taps Initiative as its Media Agency of Record Across Four APAC Markets

Initiative has been appointed media agency of record for Finnair, the largest full-service legacy airline of Finland, following a competitive pitch review that concluded in September this year. The IPG Mediabrands-owned Initiative’s appointed remit initially covers four markets in Asia-Pacific, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It will encompass media strategy, planning, and

General Mills hands global media agency of record to UM

Singapore – UM, a global media agency network of IPG Mediabrands, announced it has been named global media agency of record to handle all media duties for global food company General Mills. With the new appointment, UM will handle all strategy, planning, buying, analytics, performance, and commerce efforts across more than 35 markets for General Mills’

IPG Mediabrands launches new delivery intelligence engine ‘KINESSO’

IPG Mediabrands, the media holding company within Interpublic Group, announced the launch of its newest tech-driven performance unit, KINESSO, which delivers real intelligence to move brands forward. KINESSO is uniquely positioned to unify the data derived from a brand’s full marketing system into one renowned, intelligent, growth-driving capability. The new unit brings together the collective

IPG Mediabrands Achieves TAG Platinum Status for High Brand Safety, Fraud and Malware Best Standards

As marketers, agencies and platforms strive to provide safer online environments, IPG Mediabrands, the media holding company within the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG), announced that it achieved TAG Platinum status globally from TAG (the Trustworthy Accountability Group), the leading global initiative fighting criminal activity and increasing trust in the digital advertising industry. Additionally,

APAC agency leaders on how AI is transforming marketing

AI is transforming how agencies are helping brands build relationships with their customers. We spoke with five agency leaders to find out how AI has helped them deliver better results and greater value for clients. Learn how they got the most out of AI by keeping in step with changing consumer needs, adopting a test-and-learn

Beyond hot flashes: Understanding the complexity of menopause at work

The average age for menopause in women is between 45 and 55, but perimenopause can start as early as late 30s. IPG Mediabrands’ head of diversity shares how employers can create a more supportive environment for women closer to menopause. I’ll be honest. I’m a woman and a diversity, equity and inclusion leader. Those two

FUNNY BUSINESS: HARNESSING HUMOR FOR SUCCESS BY JARREL TAN, STRATEGIST AT UM APAC

I have a mancrush on Ryan Reynolds. It’s not just the dashing good looks, or the charisma that bridges the gap between Hollywood charm and everyday relatability. It is how he has established himself as an advertising powerhouse. Just like his Marvel character “Deadpool”, he stands out as a master of wit, turning ads into