ADVERTISING

Malaysia - Boutique agency, Column Advertising has hired TVOS Multitech Solution Enterprise to redesign its corporate website.

India - Bates 141 has set up an office in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, to support the growing needs of its client Marico, as well as tap emerging businesses in the region.

Malaysia - LG is relaunching two air conditioner products from its Health+ range and has appointed Owen Yap and Sazzy Falak as brand ambassadors.

Singapore - The Singapore Workforce Development Agency has called a pitch for an outreach effort targeting low wage, low skilled workers.

Hong Kong - DBS has launched a campaign to push its instant rewards scheme, Compass Dollars, incorporating social media as part of its promotions.

India - Grey Mumbai has appointed Hari Krishnan as VP & branch head.

Role Description: Directing assigned accounts and growing a dedicated team, must have significant pitch experience.

If you haven't already heard, there's a competition to design the most creative outer skin for a Lamborghini Gallardo with the proceeds going to The Narine Poverty Reduction Program (Naporee).

Singapore - Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) has appointed BBDO/Proximity to conceptualise and execute an island-wide activation campaign for Guinness following a competitive pitch.

Malaysia – TBWA Malaysia is handling the creative and PR duties for the upcoming Deep Purple concert which currently has NTV7, Sinar FM, and Resorts World Genting as official sponsors.

Shanghai - Japanese beverage brand Pocari Sweat has handed M&C Saatchi its public relations and digital accounts across China.

Hong Kong - To celebrate its 70th Anniversary, Vitasoy has used its own packaging as the core communication channel to build on its "Stand by Me" brand campaign.

Malaysia - Prudential Assurance Malaysia will launch a marketing push next month to promote its new child insurance plan called PRUmy Child.

If you work in the TST, Mongkok or Central areas, the chances are you would have been brainwashed by the execution for its latest SLR camera and printer.

Singapore - After a three-way pitch, MGPA has awarded its Asia Square Commercial Property brief to TBWA Singapore.

Hong Kong - Bupa Insurance has launched a TVC retelling the romantic tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to raise brand exposure in Hong Kong.

VIDEO - Richard Thomas, the newly elected HK4As chairman, outlines the industry group's aggressive 2010 agenda, including more collaboration with the government.

Singapore - Hewlett-Packard has launched a BBDO-created integrated marketing campaign for its new series, HP Officejet Pro.

India - Dentsu India has set aggressive plans to make 2010 a "blockbuster" year, with new senior appointments and plans to expand its agency offering.

Beijing – CFA Institute has gone digital to raise awareness among financial professionals across China in a marketing campaign themed ‘Dream and Goal’.

Regional - Shell Philippines has chosen Leo Burnett & Arc Manila to be its agency for its non-PR related marketing services initiatives.

Role description: Reporting directly to the managing director, you will service existing clients and project leads, as well as help develop and facilitate business development strategies.

Hong Kong – MTR advertising revenue for the full 2009 year saw a 19.4% drop to $597 million, with a “marked reduction” in advertising spend and the economic downturn a key factor.

Mark Ringer, executive creative director at TBWA\Tequila\Hong Kong, says scam advertising is dying – but like cholera, it will be a struggle to kill off.

Global - JWT has created a new global task force for generating ideas across the JWT network.

Hong Kong - Skincare and beauty brand H2O+ has tapped Asian diva Sammi Cheng to endorse its collagen drink in a move to expand market share and maximise product awareness.

Singapore - Grey Singapore has won the creative duties for Ministry of Manpower's occupational safety and health division following a competitive pitch.

Malaysia - The National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF) is using Chef Wan as an ambassador to highlight diabetes and high blood pressure as key risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease.

Singapore - Property portal iProperty.com.sg has hired local ad shop Mill Stirling to handle its above the line creative duties.

Ho Chi Minh - Sony Vietnam has appointed Ogilvy & Mather as its creative agency.