Shiseido taps R/GA | Mercedes offends in China | New work for Thai tourism, Samsung

Plus: What if China closes the VPN window in the 'great firewall'? | All the week's moves and wins so far

View in web browser   Wednesday, 07 February, 2018 Shiseido hires R/GA in Tokyo as it seeks transformation David Blecken The brand has embedded a five-person team from R/GA in its creative department.   Mercedes-Benz offends China with Instagram post Jenny Chan 陳詠欣 The automaker becomes the latest brand to trip into a political controversy, by quoting the Dalai Lama.   Premium What if China closes the VPN window in its 'great firewall'? Soon Chen Kang 江欣珍 Amid reports that China is ready to block non-approved VPN (virtual private network) services, how will the industry be impacted?     Briefs: OMD HK, Havas, Ikon, CNNIC, IPG, much more Keep up with this week's appointments and business wins.   Samsung Malaysia gets animated about Winter Olympics Ad Nut Mini movie celebrates big moment for a local sporting hero.   Thailand's new tourism tagline: 'Open to the new shades' Ad Nut The Tourism Authority's new global campaign through BBDO Bangkok hits a lot of nice notes, but does decoding the message ask too much of the viewer?   Editor's Picks 2017 new business revenue fell 10%: R3 Staff Reporters TOP OF THE CHARTS: 'Increasingly piecemeal' assignments sent creative revenue plunging by nearly 17%, but media firms saw a 5.4% revenue increase.   Women Leading Change Awards 2018: Open for entries Staff Reporters Nominate the women who you feel have shown exceptional leadership over the last 12 months.   Settle in for some family drama in CNY ads Ad Nut Brands roll out Chinese New Year campaigns to usher in the Year of the Dog on 16 February.   Promoted Finding fortune in China: One-on-one with Yoyo Ng Staff Writer iClick Interactive's general manager, Hong Kong speaks on trends in 2018, the importance of leveraging video and social content, and bridging the Mainland border.   Events Campaign360 Mar 20, 2018 Capella Singapore   Digital Media Awards Apr 25, 2018 Shanghai

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