Zoom survey: Hybrid work models dominate, but employee engagement remains biggest challenge for APAC leaders

Nearly six in 10 report declining employee engagement with current hybrid work models — and AI is a critical tool at their disposal to help employees collaborate better and feel more connected to each other…

Vero Appoints New Director to Enhance Reputation Management in the Philippines and ASEAN

Manila, Philippines, 21 August 2024 — Vero, a strategic communications consultancy in Southeast Asia, has appointed Paulus Soriano as the Director for the Philippines, where he will oversee the Reputation+ team. This specialized division is…

Archetype partners with BillWill to launch world’s first Open Banking solution for pre-death bill and subscription planning

SYDNEY, 20th AUGUST 2024 – Strategic communications agency Archetype is partnering with Australian startup BillWill, the world’s first Open Banking solution for pre-death bill planning. BillWill helps Aussies identify and plan for what happens to…

Southeast Asian Journalists Embrace AI, Recognize Need for Comprehensive Training: Vero Survey

SOUTHEAST ASIA, AUGUST 15, 2024 – As artificial intelligence holds the potential to reshape journalism in Southeast Asia, a new Vero survey reveals that journalists recognize the growing importance of AI in their work and…

Golin Elevates Shouvik Prasanna Mukherjee To Executive Vice President, Global Creative Innovation

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Mukherjee to advance proprietary solutions, new products and services for the agency’s client portfolio SINGAPORE, AUGUST 15, 2024 – Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) agency Golin announced today the promotion of Shouvik Prasanna Mukherjee to Executive Vice…

AI-first Zoom Docs debuts on Zoom Workplace, enhancing meeting effectiveness and transforming team collaboration, document creation, and project planning

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 Optimize collaboration across Zoom Workplace with next-gen Zoom Docs; transform content from Zoom Meetings into actionable documents with AI Companion  Zoom Docs’ AI-first customizable design easily adapts to team and project needs, including documents, wikis,…

Robert Magyar Joins Weber Shandwick as Senior Advisor

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Singapore, 22 July 2024—Weber Shandwick, the earned-first global communications agency, has announced the appointment of Robert Magyar as Senior Advisor to enhance strategic growth in the APAC region. Magyar brings 20 years of experience in…

PRCA APAC publishes new Go-To-Market Primer providing guidance for market entry into Asia

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Singapore, 22nd July, 2024 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) APAC, the trade industry for public relations, communications and public affairs, has today launched an Asia Go-To-Market Primer 2024. Aimed at providing insights…

Golin unveils inclusivity imbued fragrance collection: DiverSCENTS

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SINGAPORE (JULY 18, 2024):Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) agency Golin today unveils DiverSCENTS, a unique set of aromas dedicated to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). As part of its ongoing DEI-centric initiatives, DiverSCENTS represents the diversity…

Milk & Honey appoints Richard Bagnall as Group NED

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Former AMEC chair and CARMA CEO, Richard Bagnall, to take up global Non-Exec role Milk & Honey PR, recognised as one of the fastest growing international communications agencies, has appointed Richard Bagnall as group non-executive director, effective…

Weber Shandwick Appoints Farah Zuber as Head of Communications for Asia-Pacific

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Singapore, 3 July 2024—Weber Shandwick, the earned-first global communications agency, has welcomed Farah Zuber to its regional leadership team as Vice President, Head of Communications for Asia-Pacific (APAC). This strategic appointment underscores the firm’s commitment…

PRCA APAC Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committee launch inaugural Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (D,E,&I) Charter

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 Singapore, 4th July 2024 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) APAC has launched its first-ever Asia-Pacific ‘PRCA APAC Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (D,E,&I) Charter’’. In response to the growing imperative to prioritise D,E&I in…