PCCW aims to change shopping 'Habbitzz' | Havas names new Indonesia leaders | Ogilvy's Fink to depart

Plus: Alibaba's big Olympics campaign | A polemicist addresses Dentsu's issues | Twitter bots for sale

View in web browser   Tuesday, 30 January, 2018 PCCW aims to change HK online shopping 'Habbitzz' Jenny Chan 陳詠欣 "Think of us as the Amazon of Hong Kong, but remove all the low-end products," says the CEO of Habbitzz, a new business launching March 6.   Havas hires new Indonesia chairman Faaez Samadi Appointment comes together with a new promotion to CEO.   A polemicist addresses Dentsu's hold on the Olympics Tatsuya Mizuno Having spent almost 20 years at Hakuhodo, Ryu Honma clearly has an axe to grind with Dentsu. But his latest book deserves some attention, if only because it questions what many see as the natural order of things.     Alibaba salutes underdogs in Olympics campaign Soon Chen Kang 江欣珍 The giant alludes to its heritage as an upstart digital innovator in its first Olympics-themed campaign.   Graham Fink to depart Ogilvy China Jenny Chan 陳詠欣 Ogilvy China will not be refilling Fink's chief creative officer position.   Tourism Australia launches fake 'Crocodile Dundee' film Ad Nut The tourism outfit fooled at least some people into thinking Chris Hemsworth and Danny McBride were going to star in a sequel to the 1980s hit films.   Nissan scores another off-road hit with self-parking slippers David Blecken A reminder that car brands can be more engaging when they give their cars a rest.   Briefs: Williams Lea Tag, Kantar, MullenLowe, more Keep up with people moves and business wins in our frequently updated roundup.   TMG's Australian agency Channelzero chosen for global Speedo campaign Emily Tan Channelzero won the contract, which includes digital, retail and PR for all markets, in a competitive pitch.   Publicis picks Microsoft to build AI platform Marcel Alex Brownsell The tool, which it promises will connect its 80,000 global employees, will be unveiled at the group's Viva Technology event in Paris in May.   Editor's Picks Best spaces to work: Rice Singapore Staff Reporters Rice combines a rebrand with new offices that offer a light, spacious and natural atmosphere.   Twitter bot sellers probed for pushing 'stolen identities' to celebs Alex Brownsell New York's chief prosecutor Eric Schneiderman has opened an investigation into Devumi.   Let's make 2018 the year of transparency: WFA president David Wheldon For clients to see agencies as true business partners, we need to see meaningful commitments on both sides, built on transparency, openness, access and fair remuneration.   Fintech startups: Win a yearlong marketing campaign Staff Reporters Fintech startups have the chance to win a yearlong marketing campaign in a pitch contest being run by Corporate Treasurer.   Campaign360: first look at 2018 speaker lineup Campaign Asia-Pacific Campaign360 gathers industry thought leaders from brands, media, marketing and advertising.   Digital Media Awards China open for entries Staff Reporters The awards, taking place in Shanghai this coming April, represent an opportunity for digital-media work from Greater China to gain international recognition.    Promoted McDonald's, Nike take top honours at Tencent MIND Awards Staff Writer Event sets new precedent for creative digital campaigns in China.   Events Campaign360 Mar 20, 2018 Capella Singapore   Digital Media Awards Apr 25, 2018 Shanghai

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