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Reading Room’s Margaret Manning awarded Officer of the Order of the British EmpireMargaret Manning, CEO of global digital marketing consultancy Reading Room has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, announced on 12 June, for services to British exports to Singapore and wider Asia-Pacific region. Read more here.Outbrain brings on more publishers in IndiaContent discovery platform Outbrain has brought on several new publishing partners in India.Read more hereGrey India hires Louella RebelloGrey group India has appointed Louella Rebello (pictured) as senior executive creative director, Mumbai.Read more hereBBDO Indonesia wins Nippon Paint businessBBDO Indonesia announced today that it has acquired the creative responsibilities for Nippon Paint Indonesia. BBDO will commence its work with Nippon Paint immediately.Read more hereClear Channel hires commercial directorClear Channel Singapore has appointed Linda Tay as commercial director. She will assume overall responsibility of the sales team, as well as commercial and revenue strategies for company.  Read more here.MediaCorp’s OOH Media expands to additional 20 locationsMediaCorp’s OOH Media has rolled out additional 20 Opti-Prime locations in city fringe and suburban areas, owning a total of 40 Opti-Prime locations including the Orchard and city areas. Read more here.Bloomberg Media unveils new look for its luxury quarterlyBloomberg Media has introduced a redesigned Bloomberg Pursuits magazine, a quarterly guide to intelligent luxury. Read more here.Outbrain launches native in-feed offeringContent discovery platform Outbrain, has launched Native In-Feed, a product that allows publishers to use the Outbrain platform to serve native (in-stream) advertising. Read more here.TNS appoints new global head of innovation and product  Global research consultancy TNS has appointed David Lansanah as global head of innovation & product development (IPD), replacing Steve Landis who is retiring at the end of 2015 after seven years with TNS. Read more here.Location-targeting ad tech firm Adnear appoints GMLocation-targeting ad tech firm Adnear has appointed Nandita Pal as its general manager for the region.Read more here.Havas Media Group has launched a Meta Quality Barometer to tackle ad fraud.The barometer is based on a comprehensive, inclusive approach to data. Read more here.CNBC partners with Hitachi for new seriesCNBC has announced its second regional, multi-platform sponsorship deal with Hitachi for the network's Managing Asia: Asia Builders series. Read more here.Golin Singapore hires executive director to lead its government practiceGolin has hired Lim Le-Anne as executive director at the agency’s Singapore. Read more here.LOOK: Fancy a ride on a Hello Kitty bus anyone?Eva Air's campaign has it creating a full-on Hello Kitty bus. Read more here.Y&R Vietnam appoints Malaysia-born Kit Ong as CCOEx-EuroRSCG Malaysia ECD Kit Ong has been promoted to CCO in Y&R Vietnam. Read more here.Dentsu Aegis Network acquires FlexmediaDentsu Aegis Network has acquired Flexmedia, a leading digital advertising agency in Thailand. Read more here.Grey expands its digital expertise with 3 new hiresGrey has made three key appointments in the creative and planning departments to further extend its digital expertise. Read more here.Magnum creates virtual swing for OOH campaignTo promote the Magnum Infinity ice cream, Magnum has worked with OOH Media to come up with an interactive bus panel to attract and engage its target audience. Read more here.SMRT Media launches campaign in support of 28th SEA Games athletesSMRT Media is getting into the sporting spirit. More here. Read more here.Adidas Bodycare gets cool with new OOH campaignAdidas Bodycare has launched its newest Climacool Anti-Perspirant on Clear Channel’s OOH medium. More here.Mindshare realigns South Asia leadershipAccording to the agency this is as part of the ongoing commitment to delivering adaptive planning and thinking. Read more here.NUS School of Computing appoints Happy MarketerThe appointment comes following a pitch. Read more here.ComfortDelGro sells red dots for charityComfortDelGro Corporation has launched the sale of 50,000 “red dots” to raise funds for charity. Read more here.Helpling Singapore launches mobile appWith the launch of the Helpling app, this markets the company’s transition from web-based to m-commerce. Read more here.A+E and Brand New Media partner for HISTORY PlusA+E Networks Asia aims to expand its digital offering to audiences with HISTORY Plus. Read more here.Samsung's larger-than-life phone to comes to OrchardHave you seen the giant-sized Galaxy S6 edge 4G+ around town? Read more here.Winners of MPAS Awards 2015 announcedMongoose Publishing awarded Media Company of the Year, with SPH Magazines a close second. Read more here.Performics opens Indonesia officeThe agency said the market represents a real growth opportunity as digital spend is predicted to more than double in the market over the next three years. Read more here.Dentsu Aegis Network merges Vivid Group with IsobarThe merger will establish the Isobar brand in Perth and grow the Isobar Group to a team of over 300 across Australia and New Zealand. Read more here.Maxus launches marketing command centre MESHMaxus MESH is a dialogue engine which runs on the VSocial platform that reads environmental signals in real-time. Read more here.Isobar appoints CEO Australia & NZ Isobar has promoted Konrad Spilva to the role of CEO of the Isobar Group, Australia and New Zealand. Read more here.Huawei launches first ad campaign in IndiaThe TVC was conceptualised by L&K Saatchi & Saatchi and features players from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Read more here.Font hires Singapore country managerSpecialist recruiter font has hired industry expert Sandra Christie David as Singapore country manager. Read more here.Share a Coke campaign makes out-of-home debutThe ‘Share a Coke' campaign has arrived in Singapore and it includes an interactive showcase on Clear Channel’s out-of-home medium. Read more here.The Lumenere Group and BlinkAsia merge to form new agencyCATLYST/TV has been formed from the merger between two prominent content and media companies, The Lumenere Group and BlinkAsia. Read more here.The Hoffman Agency bags ACCA accountThe Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Singapore has appointed The Hoffman Agency Singapore as its PR and social media agency-of-record. Read more here.Daikin inks deal to sponsor 28th SEA GamesDaikin will provide cash sponsorship of SG$1 million. Read more here.Y&R appoints new CEO PhilippinesTesta joins from Leo Burnett Singapore where she was global brand agency director SK-II.Read more here.Jetstar Pacific picks brand and creative partnerJetstar Pacific is looking to consolidate its position as the low-cost carrier of preference. Read more here.BBDO and Proximity Thailand make senior promotionsBBDO and Proximity Thailand has made senior promotions in its creative team.Read more here.psLIVE opens up in IndonesiapsLIVE, a brand experience agency, under the Dentsu Aegis Network, is opening of its representative office in Jakarta. Currently psLIVE has Asia offices in Malaysia and India. Read more here.Viber Media takes over train ridesMobile messaging company Viber Media has launched a campaign called, “Viber Instant Messaging App.” Read more here.Maxus hires APAC head of effectivenessThis is a new position for Maxus in APAC and is in line with the increased focus of Maxus in the data services and analytics space. Read more here.OMD Sydney hires head of strategy for McDonald’sOMD Sydney has appointed Gideon Hornung to the position of head of strategy on McDonald’s. Read more here. BCA launches a competition to push design creativityThis is a competition aimed at enhancing the appreciation for Universal Design in the built environment. Read more here.MSLGROUP hires director of corporate practiceCommunications and engagement consultancy MSLGROUP has appointed Wendy Loh as director of the corporate practice in Singapore. Read more here.Clear Channel Singapore introduces The Wrap to advertisersOut-of-home media Clear Channel Singapore introduces a new format for advertisers called The Wrap. Read more here.FIC launches OTT services for its key channelsKey brands FOX, FOX Sports and National Geographic Channel will be made available over the top in partnership with leading platforms in Asia.Read more here.Sony Pictures Television names content & marketing VPSony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, has appointed Virginia Lim as its vice president, content & marketing. Read more here.F&N takes over SMRT Media spaces at City Hall stationBeverage company F&N  has launched a new drink, OISHI Green Tea and this is in line with its marketing efforts. Read more here.Imagine Group hires new director business directorTV production company Imagine Group Entertainment has appointed Patrick Schult as its director, business development. Read more here.EZ-Link ties up with Perx to reward commutersEZ-Link has picked Maiplay, publisher of Perx, mobile marketing and loyalty platform, for its first transit rewards program – the EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx. Read more here.Ex-global CEO of Maxus lands new roleVikram Sakhuja, group strategy officer of GroupM Worldwide and previously global CEO of Maxus, will join the Madison Media Group as equity partner and group CEO. Read more here.Banyan Tree Hotels markets to couples on InstagramBanyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is banking on Instagram to market itself as the ideal spot for wedding proposals. Read more here.Isentia appoints David Liu as chief executive of AsiaMedia intelligence company Isentia has appointed David Liu as chief executive of Asia to drive growth across the region. Read more here.GP Batteries lights up SEA Games 2015The sponsorship involves about half a million dollars worth in goods. Read more here.FairPrice launches campaign for unsung heroesFairPrice launched a movement called ‘For the Heroes in our Lives’ to celebrate the nation’s 50th birthday. Read more here.SPH iink Awards 2015 launchesThe eleventh edition of Singapore’s advertising awards, the SPH iink Awards, is back. Read more here.GEMS World Academy appoints creative agencyInternational school GEMS World Academy has appointed Leo Burnett Singapore as its creative agency of record. Read more here.Etiqa and Maybank sponsor insurance for low-income familiesEtiqa Insurance has tied up with Maybank to sponsor the personal accident insurance for 3,000 low-income families in Singapore. Read more here.Ooredoo launches new campaign to gain brand awareness in SEAOoredoo is launching a new global communication campaign with football club Paris Saint-Germain to grow its brand awareness in SEA and MENA. Read more here.Grant Thornton picks PR agencyThe scope of services for Grant Thornton will include corporate communications, profiling, strategic counseling and planning of media strategies across the region. Read more here.Brightcove ties with MarketoBrightcove has partnered up with Marketo to help marketers increase video marketing effectiveness. Read more here.Magzter comes on board as MPAS awards sponsorThe Media Publishers Association Singapore (MPAS) has confirmed that global digital magazine newsstand and book store Magzter as a sponsor of its media publishing awards event taking place in Singapore on 11 May 2015 at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Read more here. FIC expands Michael Dick’s roleInternational multi-media business FOX International Channels (FIC) has expanded Michael Dick’s role as vice president of acquisitions. Read more here.How brands can best communicate with Singaporean women NBCUniversal International Television’s High Heeled Warriors research presentation on women’s content consumption habits has revealed that 75% of Singaporean women use their smartphones while watching TV – a leading number in South East Asia. Read more here. Essence charts APAC growthEssence has promoted Kyoko Matsushita to managing director of APAC, overseeing both the Tokyo and Singapore operations.  Read more here.History Asia teams with Canon for reality series on photographyHISTORY Asia and Canon are on a search for the next amateur photographer in the new season of, Photo Face-Off. Read more here.Brand New Media adds outdoor channel to its portfolioChannel provider Multi Channels Asia (MCA) and content company Brand New Media (BNM) have partnered up to bring Outdoor Channel (Asia) to BNM’s Multi-Channel Internet TV Network (MCN) across selected Asia Pacific territories. Read more here.GroupM Singapore names head of tradingGroupM Singapore has promoted its trading director Linda Lim to head of trading. Read more here.Mizuno brands with long-distance relay race EkidenMizuno will introduce a first full-fledged Ekiden race in Singapore. Read more here.Harry’s gets PR help to market its latest hospitality destinationThe 12-month contract will see the agency managing overall media communications strategies. Read more here.Innity appoints Kenneth Sim as new Thailand GMInnity has appointed Kenneth Sim as its new general manager for Innity Thailand. Read more here.Word of Mouth clinches VivoCity, Scotts Square accountsBoutique PR consultancy Word of Mouth bags two wins. Read more here.iris names new regional planning directorCreative network iris has appointed Mark Hadfield as regional planning director. Read more here.Omnicom Media Group India hires head of investmentOmnicom Media Group has appointed Amol Dighe as head of investment. Read more here.Mutant Communications eyes expansion with new investor on boardThe funding is set to propel the Singapore-based PR and content marketing agency’s expansion in 2015. Read more here.Grey Group APAC appoints Mimi Nicklin for GSK businessMimi Nicklin recently joined Grey Group Asia Pacific as vice president, GSK, spearheading the nutrition and oral health businesses for the brand. Read more here.Saatchis Singapore makes creative hiresSaatchi & Saatchi has appointed two new creative directors Jeremy Chia and Fajar Kurnia. Read more here.Tourism Western Australia’s transformational campaign promoting PerthThe campaign shows a transformational day and night image of two destinations beyond Perth. Read more here.Anchor Beer pushes out new brand imageCommunications agency Alchemy has launched a new brand image campaign for Anchor Beer. Read more here.Singapore Kindness Movement creates the Mud DollThe Singapore Kindness Movement has released a short film about kindness and inter-generational bonding. Read more here.Havas Sports & Entertainment makes senior promotionsHavas Sports & Entertainment makes senior appointments. Read more here.MEATliquor appoints local PR agency ahead of Singapore launchHEAT Branding will help lead MEATliquor's marketing and PR efforts. Read more here.theAsianparent announces a multi-million dollar investmentSingapore parenting magazine theAsianparent has announced a multi-million dollar investment from Vertex Venture Holdings. Read more here.Cheil India names new senior brand managerCheil India has appointed Vaarunya Bhalla as senior brand manager. Read more here.STRIP reveals sexy hygiene tips in new campaignHair removal spa, STRIP has launched a new campaign – Dirty Little Secrets Exposed – to encourage hygienic habits for its consumers. Read more here.Brand’s joins sponsorships for Cycle AsiaBrand's will be launching the new Gen U Ginseng Nutritive Drink at the Brand's Prologue event. Read more here.Singtel brings Chromecast to SingaporeSingtel has introduced media streaming device Chromecast to its users. Read more here.ASICS launches night marathonASICS is launching its inaugural ASICS City Relay, a full marathon event in relay format. Read more here.Meltwater launches analytics tool for PRMeltwater has launched a new product for corporate communications and for business to keep on top of billions of real-time editorial, blog and social media conversations. Read more here.TripAdvisor names new head of client developmentThis is a newly created role. Read more here.Guinness throws St. Patrick’s Day bashPartnering up with Singtel, the Guinness pints can be redeemed using Singtel’s mWallet app. Read more here.We Are Social, IAB SG publish study on ‘The State Of Digital’The IAB and We Are Social launch a report on Southeast Asia's state of digital. Read more here.Hill+Knowlton Strategies India hires new VPThe role was last held by Devasis Chattopadhyay. Read more here.Bata launches campaign for shoe-loversAiming to reconnect with younger consumers, digital agency Section has tied up with Bata to launch an integrated digital campaign titled 'Have We Met’. Read more here.Mediacorp’s The Laurels 2015 unveils finalistsMediacorp's annual awards The Laurels unveils 20 finalists. Read more here.BBDO Asia boss Chris Thomas named CEO for the AmericasChris Thomas, Asia CEO of Omnicom's creative network BBDO, takes on a wider role to oversee the US, Canada and Latin America. Read more here.Dentsu acquires digital agency in VietnamDentsu Aegis Network has acquired a stake in Emerald, a leading full service digital marketing agency in Vietnam. Read more here.Mindshare launches in New ZealandMindshare, the global media agency, will launch in New Zealand, with Samantha Osborne its managing director. Read more here.HEAT branding bags PR duties for World Gourmet SummitÀ La Carte Productions, a division of Peter Knipp Holdings, has appointed HEAT branding as the official Public Relations agency of the World Gourmet Summit 2015. Read more here.LEGO helps break Singapore Book of Record for the largest wall muralThe mural will be on display at Westgate until 13 March 2015. Thereafter, it will be taken apart and the LEGO bricks donated to charity. Read more here.MediaCorp OOH Media platform diversifies its offeringsMediaCorp’s OOH Media platform has converted all its 12 sheet screen wrap formats inside the bus shelters in the city to “Opti-Prime” format. Read more here.BBDO and Proximity Indonesia hires ECDBBDO and Proximity Indonesia has appointed Randy Rinaldi as executive creative director. He joins to strengthen the senior management team of BBDO and Proximity Indonesia. Read more here.Kallang Wave Mall celebrates SG50 with official openingIn partnership with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia), Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and Citibank Singapore, Kallang Wave Mall celebrated its official opening with a line-up of events in 2015. Read more here.Ranbaxy selects Havas Media Group for its digital accountRanbaxy has appointed Havas Media Group India as its digital agency of record for its consumer healthcare brands.Read more here.BBDO and Proximity Thailand appoints chief client officerBBDO and Proximity Thailand has appointed a new chief client officer to generate stronger partnerships and push for new business development. Read more here.Waggener Edstrom Communications makes a push into AfricaWaggener Edstrom Communications has partnered six new strategic firms in Africa to meet increasing client demand. Read more here.MediaCorp OOH Media creates large zodiac fortune wheelsMediaCorp OOH Media launches interactive zodiac fortune wheel to usher in the Year of the Goat. Read more here.Vikings inspired village hits SingaporeStarHub and History channel has come together to create a first-ever interactive Vikings Village. Read more here.Dentsu Aegis Network acquires Soap Creative in AustraliaDentsu Aegis Network has acquired Soap Creative, a digital creative agency in Australia. Read more here.MEC Thailand beefs up its digital teamMEC Thailand has made two senior management promotions in its digital department. Read more here.Matt Harty joins The Trade DeskThe Trade Desk has hired adtech industry veteran Matt Harty as its senior vice president of Asia Pacific. Read more here.CNBC to screen on StarHub TVCNBC will now be available to subscribers on StarHub’s multiscreen service, TV Anywhere, beginning 18 February 2015. Read more here.MasterChef launches Asia editionMasterChef Asia will be presented by the Singapore Tourism Board and Knorr, in association with Panasonic and Changi Airport Group. Read more here.Wall’s wants consumers to start smilingUnilever’s ice cream brand Wall’s has launched a social media campaign equipped with smile detection technology. More here.Right Hook Communications bags new clientsRight Hook Communications has added new clients to its portfolio. Read more here.Spotify partners Circus SocialSpotify has partnered Circus Social, with the latter to create apps with Spotify functionality for brands. Read more here.FAS partners MP & Silva to boost Singapore footballThe six year deal covers global media rights, sponsorship rights and international events for the Singapore Lions and National age group teams. Read more here.Mutant Communications builds up HR practice teamMutant Communications has appointed former Human Resources magazine editor Rebecca Lewis as account director. Read more here.Honda Australia launches new action-packed campaignHonda Australia has launched a new campaign as it enters the competitive compact SUV category with its new range of HR-V. Read more here.Spark Architects retains Epic PRSpark Architects has re-appointed Epic PR for another term, based on successful delivery of key PR campaigns in 2014. Read more here.BBH Asia Pacific hires senior creative teamBBH Asia Pacific has appointed senior copy writer Nikhil Panjwani and senior art director Gary Lim as the newest addition to its creative team. Read more here.BBDO Indonesia wins PepsiCo businessCreative responsibilities for PepsiCo’s CSD and food segments have been handed to BBDO Indonesia. Read more here.Nielsen partners ResponseTek for new customer experience solutionThe new solution merges the world’s authority in market research and consumer insight with the top global CEM platform. Read more here.Newly rebranded Singtel TV adds six new channelsSingtel TV is amping up its offerings to target Japanese culture enthusiasts. Read more here.Havas Media Group announces global partnership with Facebook’s AtlasThe global deal will have a heavy focus on US and Western Europe and will see the communications network offering the ad server to its clients during 2015. Read more here.SPH Radio launches a station just for menSPH Radio has launched a designated radio station for Singaporean men called ONE FM 91.3. Read more here.The Alchemy Partnership bags beauty brandGLOW, a health and beauty brand of The Good Natured Company, has appointed The Alchemy Partnership as its creative agency on record. Read more here.Tourism New Zealand appoints Dog as creative lead to extend reach in IndonesiaTourism New Zealand has appointed creative agency Dog as its creative marketing and communications agency, targeting the Indonesian market with fully integrated offline and digital marketing paid activities. Read more here.BlisMedia bolsters Asia teamAdvertising technology company BlisMedia has appointed Regina Goh as managing director of Asia. Read more here.Viber and Buzzfeed launch new chat featureThe venture gives users an exclusive inside view into the most shareable stories and videos on the web. Read more here.iSentia launches media portal specifically for AsiaThe new media portal has been designed specifically for Asian markets. Read more here.Neil Shewan joins Reading Room Melbourne as MDNeil Shewan will be leading the Melbourne office. Read more here.MediaCorp launches print and outdoor categories for The Laurels 2015MediaCorp is now calling for entries for its annual awards show recognising Singapore’s favourite ads. Read more here.SPH appoints new head for its Chinese Media groupSPH has appointed Anthony Tan as executive vice president of Chinese Media group, from 1 February 2015. Read more here.MediaMath appoints APAC MDMediaMath bolsters its APAC presence with the appointment of former MediaCom executive. Read more here.AmEx launches heritage campaign for its 90th anniversaryThe app allows card members to key in the year they had their AmEx card and in return get a fun fact about Singapore or American Express. Read more here.UM Singapore bags Singapore Institute of TechnologyThe appointment covers both traditional and digital media buying and planning duties.Read more here.Blak Labs brings on new talentThe agency has hired three new creatives to its team.Read more here.TBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno makes key creative promotionsTBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno announces a slew of creative team promotions.Read more here.Fulford PR clinches Future Music Festival Asia’s Singapore debutOne of the region’s largest music festival, Future Music Festival Asia 2015, has chosen Fulford Public Relations to manage its communications campaign.Read more here.Spotify appoints digital marketing agencySpotify, has appointed Australian digital marketing agency Switched on Media (SoM) to handle its paid social and digital summer 2014-15 campaign. Read more here.UPS inks exclusive partnership with 7-ElevenThis enhanced service was driven by the growth in e-commerce and online, said UPS in a press statement. Read more here.Citibank Singapore launches interactive ad campaignThe campaign is aimed to raise greater brand awareness among the professionals, managers, executives and businessmen. Read more here.The Economist launches healthy subscription campaignThe Economist newspaper has placed its subscription plans in the most unexpected of places. Read more here.Omnicom Media Group brings Atlas to APACOmnicom Media Group Asia Pacific has activated its in-market partnership with Atlas, in bringing audience-first programmatic capabilities to Asia Pacific. Read more here.Asia Square pushes regional ad campaignAsia Square has launched a regional ad campaign in time for Christmas. Read more here.Canon launches OOH campaignCanon has launched its latest campaign for its Canon EOS 7D Mark II at Raffles Place. Read more here.MediaCorp and TODAY launch Christmas campaignMediaCorp OOH Media has dressed up its bus shelters' ad panels as part of its Christmas campaign along Orchard Road.New consumer personalisation platform launchesTechnology integrator EngageClick announced a new consumer personalisation platform that improves the effectiveness of advertising engagement across multiple screens by learning engagement behaviour patterns of consumers and by delivering predictive and personalised ads.JWT New Zealand acquires HeydayMarketing communications agency JWT acquires majority stake independent New Zealand digital agency Heyday.Lion welcomes Ogilvy to its agency villageBeverage and food company Lion announced that Ogilvy will join its agency village roster as the media partner following a competitive pitch process.Geometry Global Sri Lanka appoints new COOSancharitha Jayathilake will be responsible for promoting the concept of precision activation to brands in the local market.Read more here.JWT helps educate RMIT Vietnam studentsJWT has partnered with RMIT Vietnam to develop the country's first set of local market case studies for the university.Read more here.Scripps Networks Interactive and Starhub TV to launch HGTVThe US home lifestyle channel will make its debut in high definition on 4 December. Read more here.Vserv launches Vserv Smart RTThe new product will enable companies to re-target consumers better. Read more here.Yamaha Motorcycles picks creative agencyThe advertising agency will help Yamaha Motorcycles build its brand profile. Read more here.Y&R Group Indonesia bags new accountsThe agency will now be working with Land Rover Indonesia and Coffee ABC Susu. Read more here.Harper's Bazaar appoints new editor-in-chiefKenneth Goh will take over from current editor Lauren Clarke Jensen. Read more here.MP & Silva executes new management structureRobert Dalmiglio will now serve as the new CCO whilst Marco Auletta will be the CEO. Read more here.Spark wins part of Petra Foods businessSpark, the agency-of-record, will handle media planning and buying. Read more here.MSLGROUP India appoints co-managing directorsThey will report directly to Glenn Osaki, president, MSLGROUP Asia. Read more here.Havas Media Group India bags OCM India accountThis account win includes traditional and digital media duties. Read more here.HSBC makes a push into digitalThe marketing approach for this challenge is focused on multi-digital channels. Read more hereAudi launches microsite for latest ad campaignThe campaign now includes a microsite and a Facebook contest. Read more here.KRDS Singapore bags new clientIt will now work with NTUC Women's Development Secretariat, handling its social media mandate. Read more here.Seven46 establishes new office in JapanBased in Tokyo, Emiri Tokunaga is set to lead the new office. Read more here.Lorenzo stages flashmobs at WTA FinalsJason Teoh, executive director of Lorenzo, said the brand's activation has generated positive visibility for the main board listed company. Read more here.Havas Media Melbourne wins Local Fitness accountThe agency will be overlooking planning and real time buying of display advertising for its new local client. Read more here.Amobee appoints business directorWade will be responsible for accelerating company growth and capturing digital marketing expansion. Read more here.Sampoerna appoints media agency in IndonesiaSampoerna, one of the largest Indonesian tobacco companies and a subsidiary of PT Philip Morris Indonesia, has awarded its digital business to Mindshare. Read more here.Sri Lankan newspapers create special editions for elderlyTBWA and PHD join forces for Sri Lankan campaign for the elderly. Read more here.MP & Silva renews Italian Serie A until 2017-2018MP & Silva acquired the Italian league’s international rights for the next three football seasons, and will continue to manage the worldwide distribution from season 2015-2016 to 2017- 2018, after successfully winning the tender launched by the Lega Serie A. Read more here.Castlewood Group partners with TV show The ApartmentCastlewood Group is the exclusive property partner of the show's latest installment: The Apartment Celebrity Edition.  Read more here.R/GA Sydney appoints senior technical directorR/GA Sydney has appointed Jeff Donios as senior technology director. Read more here.Razorfish appoints new CEO for India officeRazorfish has appointed Charulata Ravi Kumar as chief executive officer India. She will be replacing Kanika Mathur. Read more here. Vaseline Women hires digital agencyVaseline Women has appointed Ogilvy & Mather Indonesia to handle its digital marketing business. Read more here.Arcade bags digital duties for Vaseline MenThe win comes following a three-way pitch. Read more.BlisMedia appoints Australia and New Zealand ops leadGlobal adtech firm BlisMedia has appointed Nick Ballard as managing director for Australia and New Zealand. Read more here.Turner pushes for more Korean contentTurner is set to launch Oh!K, a new general entertainment channel, with select content from MBC. Read more here.Scripps Networks beefs up APAC distribution and ad sales teamScripps Networks Asia Pacific has appointed Leena Singarajah as the head of distribution and ad sales. Read more here.DWA hires global CMODWA has appointed Matthew Yorke as president, global business innovation and CMO of the company. Read more here.Coca-Cola makes marketing push in MyanmarCoca-Cola's Thadingyut packaging will be available at all major supermarkets, consumer goods outlets and provision stores across Myanmar from the first week of October. Read more here.STW's Edge Asia Network acquires Vietnam agencyManaging director of Red Brand Builders, Chris Elkin, will lead Edge Asia's Vietnam business. Read more here.Wego appoints new general managerMamoun Hmedan will head the launch of Wego's first TV campaign for the GCC and Pan-Arab markets. Read more here.Tata Sky enhances its service deliveryIt has now deployed the Genesys solution to enhance the efficiency of its workforce and the overall customer experience. Read more here.JCDecaux offers customisable new platformsBulgari will be the maiden advertiser for this new iconic platform. Read more here.UOB tests Singaporeans on travel knowledgeThe campaign has attracted close to 18,000 Singaporeans. Read more here.Tesco Lotus picks media partnerMindshare will handle Tesco Lotus’ overall media business across offline and online in Thailand. Read more here.OMD appoints new managing directorMarge Reid has been promoted from her designation as general manager and head of trading for OMB Melbourne. Read more here.OpenHouse picks creative and PR agencyThe partnership is set to boost OpenHouse's position in the property portal market. Read more here.Singapore Kindness Movement aims to spread smilesIt has launched a new campaign on MediaCorp OOH Media platform. Read more here.TNT gets a brand refreshDelivery company TNT has teamed up with international brand design agency, Design Bridge, to redesign its brand identity. Read more here.Sentosa pushes for more mobile engagementSentosa guests connected to Wireless@SG can tap on the free Wi-Fi to make use of SDC’s mobile solutions.Read more here.Tens Sunglasses expands into SEAIt has appointed a PR agency to help its expansion initiatives. Read more here.King Content partners with NewscredContent marketing agency King Content has partnered content marketing platform NewsCred in Asia Pacific. Read more here.Singapore Zoo launches rhinoceros conservation awareness campaignSingapore Zoo will launch a rhinoceros conservation awareness campaign, titled Rhinos in Trouble: The Hornest Truth, from 20 September to 19 October 2014 to raise awareness about the plight of rhinoceroses in the wild.Read more here.Bell Pottinger makes senior regional hireBell Pottinger announced the appointment of Mark Canning, a former senior British diplomat. Read more here.Hertz Asia targets younger driversHertz Asia has set its sights on tertiary students in Singapore for its latest campaign to raise its profile. Read more here.Touch PR adds on lifestyle clientsAside from its expanded portfolio, Touch has also recently launched its new web portal.Read more here.Fonterra launches new products in VietnamFonterra Brands Vietnam has launched its prenatal milk, AnmumMaterna Concentrate, in the market with the help of BBDO.Read more here.WPP makes a move into MongoliaY&R Advertising has agreed to acquire the creative and research agency of MCS Holding in Mongolia. Read more here.Wego targets a broader audience with new campaignThe series of ads communicate benefits of the travel metasearch model on Wego. Read more here.Y&R Indonesia appoints new CEOY&R has appointed Matthew Collier (pictured) as chief executive officer, Y&R Group Indonesia, comprising Y&R, The Campaign Palace and VML Qais. Read more here.ESPN launches SEA edition of ESPN FCESPN FC is unveiling a brand new Southeast Asian edition of ESPNFC.com on 1 October 2014. Read more here.Publicis Groupe and Adobe enter strategic partnershipThe collaboration is expected to accelerate Publicis Groupe's goal to make combined digital and emerging market revenue 75% of its multi-billion dollar business by 2018. Read more here.4 different affluent consumers brands should identifyBased on extensive research and knowledge on the affluent consumer, Agility Research has identified four different affluent consumer profiles. Read more here.Tigerspike appoints group communications directorTigerspike has appointed Aisha Hillary as its group communications director. Read more here.Waggener Edstrom brings on board industry veteranWaggener Edstrom Communications (WE) has appointed Michael Murphy as a senior global advisor to the executive team.Read more here.Hakuhodo’s push to better merge online and offlineJapanese creative firm Hakuhodo has started offering its new tool called Activation-Ad. Read more here.Y&R Group Indonesia gets new ECDY&R Group Indonesia has appointed Yerry Indrajaya as executive creative director. He will be replacing Kevin Le who has been with the agency a little over three years. Read more here.Wunderman ANZ strengthens its executive teamWunderman Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has appointed Anna Karena as executive creative director. Read more here.Lazada picks PR agencyJP Morgan and Tesco funded e-commerce site Lazada has appointed DFW Creative as its public relations agency after a pitch. Read more here.The Premier League sticks with radio station talkSPORTUTV Media’s sports radio station talkSPORT has extended its international partnership with the Premier League for an additional three years until 2019.Read more here.Bonds gets a packaging makeoverLed by JKR's Singapore office, the new design is said to take Bonds back to its roots.Read more here.Deloitte signs on as partner for SEA GamesDeloitte has come on board as the official professional services partner for the 28th SEA Games with the Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee. Read more here. Wunderman Korea hires new MDWunderman Korea has appointed Steven Koh as its new managing director. He will be reporting to Martin Conneen, president, Wunderman Asia Pacific. Read more here.FIC makes breakthrough in Chinese marketFOX International Channels (FIC) Asia has partnered with New Classics Media (NCM), a China-based film and television company, which grants FIC the exclusive broadcast and distribution rights in all markets outside of mainland China for NCM’s new modern-family comedy/drama series, Tiger Mom. Read more here. Electrolux ignites local passion for foodIn celebration of National Day, Electrolux is giving Singaporeans the chance to find out what popular local dish truly represents their personality. Read more here.Wunderman Indonesia hires digital strategistSatrio’s primary focus will be on devising strategies for key clients such as Nokia, Microsoft and Ford. Read more here.Katy Perry's new fragrance ad premiers with a fun twistThe campaign was shot by the Animated Storyboards team. Read more here.The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand breaks into JapanThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be making its entry in the Japanese market by the end of this year. Read more here. MP & Silva bags Japan rights for European Qualifiers matchesUEFA has announced an exclusive agreement with MP & Silva for the media rights in Japan for the European Qualifiers to UEFA EURO 2016™ and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Read more here.E-commerce on the rise in SingaporeSingapore and Malaysia are leading in Southeast Asia in terms of online and retail sales, with 50% of the population making e-commerce transactions. Read more here.A new creative tool to help your Facebook adsAllied APAC, a consolidated subsidiary of Allied Architect which offers social media marketing support for businesses, has developed a crowdsourcing service ReFUEL4 which specialises in Facebook advertising creation. Read more here. Dailymotion and Pixel Media partner upVideo platform Dailymotion and digital ad sales network Pixel Media have inked a deal where Pixel Media will represent the direct campaigns on Dailymotion.com. Read more here.BlackBerry collaborates with SmaatoSmaato, a mobile Real-Time Bidding (RTB) ad exchange (SMX) and Supply Side Platform (SSP), is collaborating with BlackBerry. Read more here.Exponential Interactive introduces flexible new video formatsExponential Interactive, a digital media solution agency has launched a range of video-enabled engagement ad formats through its display, video and mobile audience engagement divisions Firefly Video, Adotube and Appsnack. Read more here.FIC releases The Walking Dead Season 5Fox International Channels has announced that Season 5 of The Walking Dead will debut in all its 125+ markets on 13 October. Read more here.Havas Media Group India appointed digital AOR for BusinessworldHavas Media Group India has won the integrated digital duties of Businessworld in a multi-agency pitch. Read more here.Dentsu Media hires creative agency veteranDentsu Media has hired Nutchanun Chiaphanumas as its first ever executive creative director. Read more here.Manchester United Football Club signs another sponsorNissin Foods Holdings has entered into a three-year global partnership deal with English professional football club, Manchester United. Read more here.To The New launches global entrepreneurship program Spencer Stuart, one of the world’s leading executive search firms to design the entrepreneurship program and the selection process. Read more here.Korea Tourism Organisation reaches out to plannersThe Korea Tourism Organisation’s M.I.C.E. team has launched its second “Master Planner Challenge” contest. Read more here.AdNear and Mindshare join forcesBig data company AdNear and Mindshare have partnered up to push location-based mobile advertising services to brands across Asia Pacific. Read more here.Grey Group Singapore launches production armGrey Group Singapore has launched its own in-house production facility called GreyWorks Singapore. Read more here.Mediatropy beefs up creative teamBoutique digital media agency Mediatropy has appointed Philipp Kristian Diekhöner (pictured) as creative director to help expand the agency’s service portfolio in the fields of brand strategy, experience and innovation. Read more here. Vserv.mobi inks new deal with Microsoft DevicesVserv.mobi has inked a joint partnership with Microsoft Devices in Vietnam. Read more here.Mindshare introduces wearable technology to its mixWPP media agency Mindshare has set up a global wearable technology group called Life+ to help brands take advantage of the new technology. Read more here.MediaCorp grabs another prime OOH media spotMediaCorp OOH Media has been appointed as the exclusive media partner to market and manage the new digital screen at Orchardgateway, a new mall located in the heart of Orchard Road. Read more here.Genesys grows its marketing teamErwann Thomassain has been appointed head of marketing for APAC, based out of Singapore. Read more here.Here’s what SPH is planning for its 30th year anniversarySingapore Press Holdings is flying in British artist Stephen Wiltshire to draw the Singapore skyline as a highlight of its 30th anniversary celebrations this year. Read more here.Dentsu Aegis Network gives backDentsu Aegis Network Singapore has partnered with President’s Challenge to present the ‘Gift of Art’ to over 600 beneficiaries for its “One Day for Change Committed” initiative. Read more here. Komli boosts its Remarketing Demand Side PlatformMedia technology company Komli Media has launched an Android app for its Remarketing Demand Side Platform customers. Read more here.Ogilvy & Mather Melbourne grows teamOgilvy & Mather Melbourne has appointed Belinda Danks-Woodley as group account director and Joe Heath as strategy director. Read more here.SMRT pushes promotions on iMOBSMRT has launched the iMOB, or I’m On Board- a single platform that integrates advertising, digital and retail businesses. Read more here.SPHMBO relaunches Chevron House screenAdvertisers now have the option of a screen-wrap placement, expanding total display size by another 60% to further amplify their campaign creative. Read more here.JCDecaux unleashes new OOH offeringLipton has come on board as its first advertiser. Read more here.Warner Bros picks VizeumWarner Bros Home Entertainment has appointed Vizeum as its media agency. Vizeum will be tasked to handle all media strategy, planning and buying duties for the brand in the Australian market. Read more here.KRDS Singapore bags several new accountsSocial media and mobile agency KRDS Singapore has won two new accounts with Converse Singapore and Great Eastern Women’s Run Singapore. Read more here.CIMB Bank sponsors the colour runCIMB Bank is once again sponsoring The Color Run event happening over the weekend of 30 and 31 August 2014. Read more here.Leo Burnett India makes more creative hiresLeo Burnett India has hired Prajato Guha Thakurta and Sachin Kamble as associate executive creative directors. Read more here.JCDecaux revamps its billboardOOH media company JCDecaux has revamped its billboard in Chinatown. Read more here.Havas Media Group strengthens Indonesia teamHavas Media Group has appointed Pranay Shah Singh as head of strategy for Indonesia. Read more here.Publicis Singapore makes another new hirePublicis Singapore has appointed Joanne Theseira as new business director, a newly created role. Read more here.Advocacy opens its doors in IndiaWord of mouth agency Advocacy has launched its India operation with Srikanth Sarathy as COO. Read more here.The Event Company hires Geoffrey FryThe Event Company has appointed Geoffrey Fry as creative director. Read more here.Komli Media launches new social ads platformKomli Media has announced an exclusive partnership with Adquant and Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer. Read more here.Lucasfilm Singapore appoints new GMLucasfilm has appointed Teresa Cheng to the post of general manager for Lucasfilm Singapore. Read more here.ThoughtBuzz and DataSift offer Twitter analyticsThoughtBuzz, the analytics arm of TO THE NEW, will be integrating with DataSift to provide advanced Twitter analytics for marketers and analysts. Read more here.Techsailor launches social CRM offeringTechsailor, a TO THE NEW group company, has announced the launch of Social IQ, an integrated Social CRM offering. Read more here.King Content ventures into LondonAustralian content marketing agency King Content has opened the doors to a new office in London, hot on the heels of launching in Singapore and Melbourne. Read more here.Why remarketing is crucial for businessesMobile is driving 30% of the traffic in India and Southeast Asia but contributing to only 20% of the total transactions. Read more here. TNS appoints regional political and social directorTNS has promoted Chaitanya Reddy to the newly created role of political & social director, Mekong Region. Read more here.iris Singapore gets new creative leadiris Worldwide Singapore has appointed Ed Cheong as its new creative director, reporting into Grant Hunter, regional creative director and Craig Mapleston, managing director, iris Worldwide Singapore. Read more here.Maxus Singapore gets new MD as Goh exits for IDAMaxus Singapore’s managing director Lena Goh will leave the agency at the beginning of June to head marketing for the Infocomm Development Authority. Read more here.PRecious Communications grows client roster [GALLERY]Independent boutique public relations and social media consultancy PRecious Communications has added three new clients to its roster in its second year. Read more here.Havas Worldwide appoints regional healthcare MDHavas Worldwide Southeast Asia (SEA) has promoted Victor Joseph ‘VJ’ Yamat to the role of managing director of healthcare operations SEA in a move that enhances the agency’s effort in strengthening its growing health portfolio and business across the region. Read more here.OMG hires new lead to head FuseOmnicom Media Group (OMG), Asia Pacific has appointed Anathea Ruys to lead Fuse, its branded content, sponsorship and ideation unit that services clients within the network and its brands, OMD, PHD and M2M. Read more here.Arcade launches Unilever campaign in JapanArcade has created an integrated campaign for the launch of Unilever’s Clear Hair & Scalp Care range in Japan across broadcast and print. Read more here. Dentsu bolsters Indonesian leadershipIn preparation for the next phase of growth in 2014, Dentsu Indonesia has announced the appointment of three key management leaders. Read more here.Starcom drives social education initiativeIn an effort to build and nurture local talent, SMG Social, Starcom’s social and content division, has spearheaded an initiative called ‘SMG Social Connect’ to train Singaporean students to be certified community managers. Read more here.Leo Burnett India appoints new CCORajDeepak Das has been appointed as the chief creative officer, Leo Burnett Group India. Read more here.Evian jumps in on Spider-Man 2 premiereEvian has launched the second stage of its global Amazing Baby & Me 2 campaign, tying it into the Spider-Man 2 movie. Read more here.Emirates Airline partners Microsoft AdvertisingEmirates Airline and its media agency Havas Media Group have partnered with Microsoft Advertising as one of the key partners for its global brand campaign. Read more here.OCBC to sponsor BNP Paribas WTA ChampionshipsOCBC Bank will be the Official Card Partner for the BNP Paribas WTA Championships Singapore. Read more here.Havas Media’s Arena Indonesia gets new leadHavas Media Group has appointed Anwesh Bose to the newly created role of managing director of Arena Indonesia. Read more here.OMD Tasmania gets new MDOMD Tasmania has appointed Matt Fishburn to the dual role of Clemenger Tasmania’s new managing director and media director. Read more here.Nissan creates 3D replicas of car loversAs a part of their 80th Anniversary celebration, Nissan has launched a new program that embodies the ‘love stories’ between Nissan drivers and their cars. Read more here. ZooMoo makes debut on StarHubBeach House Pictures and StarHub has launched Singapore debut of ZooMoo on StarHub TV, Asia’s first kids channel fully dedicated to wildlife. Read more here.Game Of Thrones gets more fansThe season four US premiere of Game Of Thrones on Sunday, 6 April was watched by an average of 6.6 million viewers, making it HBO’s most-watched program since the finale of The Sopranos in 2007 (11.9 million viewers). Read more here.LOOK Out for the Philips food truckIn a bid to showcase its Airfryer, a Philips Airfryer birthday food truck – laden with crisp, guilt-free, air-fried food – which was running around the streets of Singapore. Read more here.adidas picks digital agencyadidas Indonesia has appointed VML Qais as its digital agency of record. Read more here.Twitter appoints head of ad salesTwitter has appointed Delilah Chan as the head of advertising sales for Singapore and Malaysia, Twitter. Read more here.OMG Thailand makes new hiresOmnicom Media Group Thailand has appointed Suphanee Dechaburananon as senior consultant. Read more here.Virgin Active appoints Saatchi & Saatchi ThailandVirgin Active has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi Thailand as its creative agency. Read more here.Kantar and Twitter collaborate furtherKantar and Twitter have entered a global partnership with agreement for over five years. Read more here.LinkedIn introduces new analytics toolLinkedIn has introduced its Content Marketing Score, a data-driven analytics tool that quantifies and benchmarks a brands’ content marketing effort on LinkedIn. Read more here.Millward Brown appoints new CCOIn his new role, Narayanan will report to Nichola Rastrick, managing director of SEA, and joins the SEA management team. Read more here.Pudu launches in SingaporeA travel-inspired fashion brand for men Pudu has launched in Singapore. Read more here.Singaporeans' preference for local newsAccording to SingTel's news app Newsloop, consumption of national news ranks the highest. Read more here.Clear Channel launches new capabilitiesOut-of-home ad provider Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) is rolling out an interactive mobile advertising platform globally called Connect. Read more here.OMD wins Australian brandsOMD has announced their appointment as the media agency for two Australian brand clients: RACV, a $14m account and the $16m Pacific Brands account. Both were awarded to OMD following a competitive pitch. Read more here.How BIG Hotel boosted its unique visitorsHow boutique hotel BIG Hotel pushed its unique visitors with a new site and creative digital campaign.Read more here.BBH and EDB host joint scholarshipCreative agency BBH Asia Pacific and the Economic Development Board of Singapore have launched the application.Read more here.Moove Media implements new advertising platformMoove Media, ComfortDelGro’s outdoor advertising arm, has launched Moove IT Digital Kiosk. Read more here.Daikin launches Super hero themed ad campaignDaikin Airconditioning has launched a campaign for its new Super Multi Series. Read more here.The Media Shop hires digital directorThe Media Shop has appointed Lee Chee Wee (pictured) as digital director. Read more here.WFA names new leadershipThe World Federation of Advertisers has appointed 12 new leaders to its executive committee and other senior positions. The executive committee is the senior decision-making body in the organisation and is charged with devising and steering WFA strategy. Read more here.Omnicom appoints trading hiresOmnicom Media Group Asia Pacific has expanded its accountability team and appointed Sofia Savvidou as the head of trading and accountability APAC. Read more here.Mountain Dew partners with X-MenMountain Dew has announced an official international partnership with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men: Days of Future Past. Read more here.Fortis appoints SectionSingapore-based independent digital agency Section is working with India-based Fortis Surgical Hospital to launch an integrated campaign. Read more here.Carat extends into BrisbaneCarat has extended its Australian presence with its recent launch in the Queensland market. Read more here."Flower ka Power" in IndiaTata and Lowe are creating awareness amongst women about their powers and responsibilities as citizens of India. Here's how. Read more here.Guinness Singapore prepares for St. Patrick’s DayGuinness has invited Singaporeans to get into the Irish spirit from 14 to 17 March with a new digital campaign to promote the festivities. Read more here.Clear Shampoo aims to wowUnilever Clear shampoo’s Ice Cool Menthol range has launched a new ad with the help of Lowe Singapore. The TVC will run across Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. Read more here.Wunderman hires head of planningWunderman Australia announces the appointment of Dom Hickey as head of planning. Read more here.Guardian News & Media partners with PHDGuardian News & Media (GNM) has extended its partnership with media and communications agency PHD to cover Guardian Australia’s digital properties. Read more here.Carrefour picks BBDO IndonesiaCarrefour has appointed BBDO Indonesia as its creative duties in the Indonesian market. Read more here.Havas Media makes a move in New ZealandHavas Media Group, the global media network of Havas, has formed a strategic alliance with Kiwi agency Lassoo Media. Read more here. M&C Saatchi appoints CooperM&C Saatchi Sydney has appointed Ben Cooper as group innovation director. Read more here.Groupon launches e-commerce affiliateGroupon has launched Groupon Partner Network (GPN), a proprietary local e-commerce affiliate marketing platform designed to help online publishers monetise their online presence through the promotion of Groupon deals. Read more here.OMD extends contract with Tourism AustraliaOMD has extended its contract with Tourism Australia. Having landed the global account back in 2012, the contract with OMD Sydney includes coverage across 16 markets, incorporating offline, online, SEO, SEM and social. Read more here.Motive Media enters Singapore marketMotive Media, a nightlife media network for venues and events, has launched in Singapore. Read more here.Microsoft Malaysia appoints CMOMicrosoft announced the appointment of Rukmani Subramaniam as its new chief marketing & operations officer for Malaysia. Read more here.Clozette opens doors for marketing partnerships in PHSingapore’s Clozette.co is now open for marketing partnerships in the Philippines in response to overwhelming traffic it has been getting from the island nation. Read more here.Tickled Media hires APAC comms leadTickled Media has hired Neetu Mirchandani as the vice president of strategic alliances and communications for Asia Pacific. Read more here.Bates CHI&Partners Singapore appoints MDBates CHI&Partners Singapore has appointed Christina Chong as managing director, reporting to CEO David Mayo. Read more here.Weber Shandwick appoints Bangkok leadWeber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Stuart Kelly to lead the firm’s operations in Bangkok, effective immediately. Read more here.Go Communications sets up in LaosGo Communications has formed a partnership with Sengdara Communications in Laos, headquartered in Vientiane. Read more here.M&C Saatchi appoints Optus leadM&C Saatchi has hired Chiquita King (pictured) to group head of the Optus team. King joined M&C Saatchi from Leo Burnett where, as group business director, she led the Canon, Colonial First State and eBay accounts. Read more here.Indomie makes agency appointmentLowe Indonesia has retained duties as AOR for Indonesian instant noodle brand Indomie. CA Technologies promotes APAC president and GMCA Technologies announced the appointment of Kenneth Arredondo as the president & general manager of Asia Pacific & Japan with effect from 1 April 2014. Read more here.FIC announces new hireFOX International Channels Asia has announced that Jacqui Feeney will join FIC as managing director, Australia and New Zealand, from 1 May, 2014. Read more here.Mediabrands makes regional appointmentMediabrands has promoted UM Spain’s strategy, insights and analytics partner, Pablo Gomez (pictured), to the role of regional communications planning director, IPG Mediabrands, APAC. Read more here.Project: WorldWide appoints TanProject: WorldWide has appointed industry veteran Michael Tan as managing director shopper marketing, Asia Pacific. Read more here.FutureBrand appoints Oz leadershipFutureBrand has demonstrated its continued strategic investment in the Australian market with the additions of Richard Curtis as chief executive officer and Graham Purnell as executive director, creative. Read more here.oOh! Media launches content platformAustralia’s first integrated online and digital out-of-home content platform oOH! Media has launched a content platform across more than 50 universities throughout the country. Read more here.Whybin\TBWA appoints regional CEOPaul Bradbury has been appointed as the regional chief executive officer of the Whybin\TBWA Group Australia and New Zealand, overseeing Whybin\TBWA, Digital Arts Network (DAN), The Integer Group, Eleven PR and Fleishman Hillard. Read more here.“The Voice” grabs new sponsorClear Scalp & Hair has partnered with NBC’s “The Voice” for season six of the Emmy award winning singing competition show as the official hair care sponsor of the show. Read more here.MP & Silva partners Badminton Asia ConfederationMP& Silva announced its three year partnership with the Badminton Asia Confederation for the exclusive worldwide media rights for its calendar of events, including the region’s premium international tournament in the Badminton Asia Championships. Read more here.Agency launches enterprise social networkBranding consultancy Consulus has launched an enterprise social network, offering companies the ability quickly share ideas and updates, and retrieve them with ease later on. To date, CastleUp is used in Singapore, Vietnam and Brunei. Read more