breaking news | May 23, 2013

Regional - After leaving the company in December, Reebonz' ex-global marketing lead is now leading Carlsberg's marketing efforts in China.

Singapore - While I enjoy my share of Kanye West and 50 Cent, what I can't warm to are the rap tunes these government agencies are putting out with their ads. Check out the whole shudder-worthy list here.

Philippines - Supermarket giant Puregold Price Club has partnered with Metrobank to ease banking requirements and help its core market own credit cards.

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Regional - Flurry of activity at Zalora as investors bet big on the e-commerce firm's growth in the region. Will this finally turn the company into a profitable one?

Global - Lowe has placed its new global planning director in Singapore to work on its Unilever account.

Philippines - Omnicom Media Group Philippines has promoted Cristel Gonzales, previously its digital director, to platforms director, effectively immediately.

Hong Kong – A new eat-now-pay-later concept aims to rectify the poor service customers sometimes get from prepaid group buying coupons.

Malaysia – Skincare and cosmetic brand Shizens appoints former senior executive of Boustead Curve to head its advertising and promotions.

Hong Kong – The city's top broadcaster regains rights to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, after losing it three times in a row since 2002.

Philippines - Solar Entertainment Corporation has roped in veteran marketers to lead its broadcasting and cable business, appointing Maria Theresa "Mitos" Borromeo as chief operating officer and Manuel "Meckoy" Quiogue as chief commercial officer.

Singapore - Fine dining, gorgeous people and a stellar campaign line-up, Marketing's Agency of the Year awards was nothing short of a Great Gatsby-like affair. And let's not forget the killer dance moves some industry folks had. Watch it here.

Malaysia – Did you know the director of the videos was a part of the Mission Impossible 4 crew in Dubai? A+M finds out more about what went on behind the cameras in the making of the Almera videos.

Hong Kong – We thought this responsive marketing opportunity from ProvateSales.hk amidst hazardous showers this morning was quite inventive.

Hong Kong - The American NGO turns to FleishmanHillard to provide strategic communications and media relations services as it steps ups efforts against environmental harm.

Hong Kong - Marketing magazine set to brings its Customer Loyalty conference to Hong Kong in October this year.

Singapore - comScore pairs up with agencies, MediaCorp bolsters its team plus more.

Regional - HTC has appointed Sirpa H. Ikola as senior marketing director of South Asia, replacing Sara Paz.

Malaysia – Companies are bound by rules and regulations, but many often forget that going the extra mile and showing a bit of compassion can take a brand to great heights. A+M examines the lessons from the latest AirAsia incident.

Malaysia - As the International Advertising Association (IAA) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, the Malaysian chapter of the international organisation elects its 2013 executive committee.