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View in web browser   Wednesday, 25 July, 2018 Holding companies drive APAC M&A activity: R3 Staff Reporters Acquisitions in the region are up 15% year over year, and in sharp contrast to global trends, holding groups are leading the way, according to R3.   India's top mobile-friendly brands Amazon is India's mobile darling, with Flipkart not far behind. PayTm, Big Bazaar, Myntra and Tata also score in the top 20.   Calling all creatives! Design Campaign a 50th birthday cover Olivia Parker Campaign turns 50 this year. To celebrate, we'll be unveiling a special Asia-themed 50th birthday magazine issue at Spikes Asia, and we want YOU to design the cover.     Tiger Beer, Kenzo and WWF turn big cats' stripes into fashion Ad Nut The brands and the wildlife NGO, along with Marcel Sydney, collaborated with emerging artists to create a unique clothing collection that raises awareness about the plight of wild tigers.   Briefs: The Labs, FleishmanHillard, Focus Media, Y&R, more Keep up on all the week's people moves and business wins in our frequently updated digest.   Google ad revenues surge 24% in latest quarter Daniel Farey-Jones Parent company Alphabet reports $3.2 billion in profit even after accounting for the recently announced European Commission fine.   IPG raises growth target for 2018 amid strong Q2 results Lindsay Stein The holding company's net revenue jumped 5.6% organically in the second quarter.   Editor's Picks Photos: More than 1000 UM staff hit streets for 'Impact Day' Staff Reporters Staff from across APAC took part in the agency's annual day devoted to community service.   Only 14% of audience-data purchases deemed successful Matthew Miller Data accuracy and imprecise targeting are key concerns for marketers buying audience data, according to research by Lotame.   Premium Colour me successful Olivia Parker 'Millennial pink' may be a fad - but its has lasted longer than expected. In a world where visuals are king, what other colour trends are important for brands seeking recognition online?   Tencent Video leads OTT content market in China: eMarketer Staff Reporters Tencent Video to maintain its edge over rivals iQiyi and Youku over the coming years, according to eMarketer.   Events Brand Summit China 2018 Aug 23, 2018 Shanghai   Top 1000 Brands Breakfast Briefing | Singapore Sep 6, 2018 Singapore

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