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     <title><![CDATA[Following CEO's exit, MySpace plans relaunch]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - One month after MySpace's chief executive, Owen Van Natta, departed the company – further demonstrating the social network's volatility in the face of Facebook and Twitter’s rising popularity – the company said it will begin a relaunch process to revitalise the once-dominant digital player.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Following-CEOs-exit-MySpace-plans-relaunch/39126?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Google backs HTC over Apple lawsuit]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Google has come out in support of its Android manufacturer HTC, following the lawsuit filed by Apple against the maker of Google's Nexus One smartphone over infringement rights.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Google-backs-HTC-over-Apple-lawsuit/39085?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Sara Kimberley, Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:55:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[McCann Worldgroup names Marc Kremer as president of MRM Worldwide Japan]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO – McCann Worldgroup has appointed managing director of McCann Erickson Japan, Marc Kremer (pictured), as representative director and president of MRM Worldwide in Japan, replacing Masayoshi Tadami.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/McCann-Worldgroup-names-Marc-Kremer-as-president-of-MRM-Worldwide-Japan/39067?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:31:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Damien Cummings, former GM of Ogilvy Neo, joins Dell as online director]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Damien Cummings (pictured), the former general manager of Neo@Ogilvy, has joined Dell's small and medium business team as the online director for Asia-Pacific and Japan.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Damien-Cummings-former-GM-of-Ogilvy-Neo-joins-Dell-as-online-director/39083?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:26:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Sony Handycam calls creative pitch in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR - Sony Handycam is believed to have initiated a creative pitch in Malaysia. Sources suggest that the Japanese electronics giant has called a mix of local and international agencies to pitch for the business.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Sony-Handycam-calls-creative-pitch-in-Malaysia/39070?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:41:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Unilever appoints AKQA as lead digital agency on Rexona]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - Unilever has appointed AKQA to handle its Rexona digital account in Greater China. The appointment follows a competitive three-way pitch last week, including the incumbent OgilvyOne and Razorfish; the latter pulled out half way through the pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Unilever-appoints-AKQA-as-lead-digital-agency-on-Rexona/39050?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:18:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hong Kong 2010 ad budget to see 10 per cent growth]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Advertisers Association (HK2A) is projecting an increase in media spend from 1 to 10 per cent in 2010 among 54 per cent of marketers surveyed, according to the annual Advertising Spending Projections study.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Hong-Kong-2010-ad-budget-to-see-10-per-cent-growth/39036?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:17:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[SPH's Raymond Teoh resurfaces at Pudding Media]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Singapore Press Holding's (SPH) former assistant vice-president of its interactive business unit Raymond Teoh (pictured) has resurfaced at Pudding Media as vice-president of advertising sales.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/SPHs-Raymond-Teoh-resurfaces-at-Pudding-Media/39032?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:49:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Nikkei Online partners with Brightcove for online video]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - Japanese media corporation Nikkei Inc. has partnered with online video platform, Brightcove, to standardise its online video operations across its newspaper domain, The Nikkei Online Edition.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Nikkei-Online-partners-with-Brightcove-for-online-video/39030?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:10:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Baidu's video site Qiyi gets US$50 million investment]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - Two months after announcing its plan to launch an independent online video company in China, Baidu has received US$50 million in venture capital funding to finance the endeavour and create an ad-supported business structure.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/Baidus-video-site-Qiyi-gets-US50-million-investment/38999?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:38:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[United Overseas Bank shifts creative account to Leo Burnett in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – United Overseas Bank (UOB), currently the third-largest bank in the country, has shifted its creative account to Leo Burnett in Singapore following a competitive review against other global networks.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_03/United-Overseas-Bank-shifts-creative-account-to-Leo-Burnett-in-Singapore/38996?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:14:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[XM Asia opens in Hong Kong, filling digital void left by RMG]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – Months after digital agency RMG Connect merged into parent company JWT’s operations worldwide, its sister agency, XM Asia-Pacific, has moved into Hong Kong to fill the digital niche within the network left by RMG.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/XM-Asia-opens-in-Hong-Kong-filling-digital-void-left-by-RMG/38990?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Yiu to head up iProspect Hong Kong, North Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – Aegis Media has promoted regional search director for wwwins Consulting and iProspect Greater China Antony Yiu (pictured) to managing director for search engine marketing shop iProspect Hong Kong and as regional director of iProspect in North Asia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Yiu-to-head-up-iProspect-Hong-Kong-North-Asia/38967?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Business Superbrands: Microsoft topples Google to become the leading business brand]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Microsoft has been voted the leading business-facing brand in the world, knocking competitor Google from the number one spot.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Business-Superbrands-Microsoft-topples-Google-to-become-the-leading-business-brand/38960?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Alex Brownsell, Marketing]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Burson-Marsteller Australia partners with icon.pr in Melbourne]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY - Burson-Marsteller (B-M) Australia is now affiliated with the digital PR firm icon.pr to strengthen its presence in Melbourne.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Burson-Marsteller-Australia-partners-with-iconpr-in-Melbourne/38963?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:22:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Publicis Worldwide appoints Jean-Philippe Maheu as worldwide CEO of Publicis Modem]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Jean-Philippe Maheu has been appointed as worldwide CEO of Publicis Modem. Maheu joins from Ogilvy &amp; Mather where he was formerly chief digital officer, North America. The appointment is effective immediately.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Publicis-Worldwide-appoints-Jean-Philippe-Maheu-as-worldwide-CEO-of-Publicis-Modem/38958?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kate Nicholson]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Former P&amp;G media head Bernhard Glock takes position at TheTMSway]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – Bernhard Glock (pictured), former vice-president of global media and communication at Procter &amp; Gamble, has joined the Hong Kong-based mobile technology company TheTMSway as non-executive director.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Former-PG-media-head-Bernhard-Glock-takes-position-at-TheTMSway/38935?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[MediaCorp and Microsoft enter partnership to launch ‘xinmsn’ online portal in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – MediaCorp and Microsoft have entered into a partnership to launch an online portal, xinmsn, that combines both companies’ services and media platforms for an integrated online offering in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/MediaCorp-and-Microsoft-enter-partnership-to-launch-xinmsn-online-portal-in-Singapore/38929?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:55:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Fortune 100 companies rely on blogs, Twitter in Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL – The world's top companies are increasingly turning to social media to convey their messages to both the public and their stakeholders, with 79 per cent of Fortune Global 100 companies admitting to using at least one social media platform as part of their communications strategy, according to a study by Burson-Marsteller.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Fortune-100-companies-rely-on-blogs-Twitter-in-Asia/38931?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:26:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Aegis Media launches new offices for iProspect in Asia-Pacific; names Peter Hunter as CEO]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – Aegis Media is set to expand iProspect, its search engine marketing agency brand, across Asia-Pacific with up to 10 new offices in eight countries. Peter Hunter has been promoted from managing director to head up the region as CEO of Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Aegis-Media-launches-new-offices-for-iProspect-in-Asia-Pacific-names-Peter-Hunter-as-CEO/38920?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BBDO/Proximity Singapore names head of digital planning]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - BBDO/Proximity Singapore has named Douglas Lin (pictured) as head of digital planning.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/BBDOProximity-Singapore-names-head-of-digital-planning/38923?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:35:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Text 100 wins Yahoo7 public relations account in Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY – Yahoo7, the joint venture between digital corporation Yahoo and Australia’s Seven Network launched in January 2006, has appointed Text 100 with its PR duties following a four-way pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Text-100-wins-Yahoo7-public-relations-account-in-Australia/38908?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:16:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Rediffusion Y&amp;R hires Rachana Dharia in Mumbai as business head of digital]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI - Rediffusion Y&amp;R Mumbai has appointed Rachana Dharia (pictured) as business head of digital for West and South India.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Rediffusion-YR-hires-Rachana-Dharia-in-Mumbai-as-business-head-of-digital/38905?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:44:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Google chief claims 60,000 Android phones shipping per day]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Google chief executive Eric Schmidt has revealed that 60,000 phones using the company's Android operating system are shipping each day.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Google-chief-claims-60000-Android-phones-shipping-per-day/38863?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Daniel Farey-Jones Brand Republic ]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Yahoo, Microsoft still await partnership rollout in Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Following the announcement that authorities in the US and UK have given Yahoo and Microsoft the go-ahead to create a search partnership, sources say the companies are still negotiating with governments across the region to ensure they have clearance to bring the partnership to Asia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Yahoo-Microsoft-still-await-partnership-rollout-in-Asia/38901?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:50:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Facebook targets Twitter with stripped-down mobile service]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBL - Facebook is moving further into Twitter territory with the development of Facebook Zero, a lightweight text-only service for mobile phones.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Facebook-targets-Twitter-with-stripped-down-mobile-service/38864?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Gordon MacMillan  Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Google rolls out ad plan for buzz social network]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Google is approaching brands to run personalised ads around Buzz, the social network it has launched to rival Facebook and Twitter.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Google-rolls-out-ad-plan-for-buzz-social-network/38850?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Andrew McCormick, marketingmagazine.co.uk]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Nissan launches large-scale Twitter, augmented reality campaign for Zero Emission]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO – Japanese auto brand Nissan will today launch a global campaign to build support for its Zero Emission movement, combining augmented reality technology and Twitter to engage audiences.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Nissan-launches-large-scale-Twitter-augmented-reality-campaign-for-Zero-Emission/38846?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[News Corp's MySpace chief Owen Van Natta leaves after nine months]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Owen Van Natta, chief executive of the News Corporation-owned social networking site MySpace, has left the company less than a year after being hired from rivals Facebook.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/News-Corps-MySpace-chief-Owen-Van-Natta-leaves-after-nine-months/38835?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Matt Williams, mediaweek.co.uk]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[RockYou partners with Aktiv in Hong Kong]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – Content distributor RockYou has appointed Aktiv Digital as its exclusive media sales partner in Hong Kong.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/RockYou-partners-with-Aktiv-in-Hong-Kong/38842?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Profero Shanghai promotes its client service director Derrick Chiang to MD role]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - Derrick Chiang, Profero's client sevice director, has been promoted to a managing director role, effective immediately.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Profero-Shanghai-promotes-its-client-service-director-Derrick-Chiang-to-MD-role/38828?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[adidas launches adidas.tv in Asia-Pacific]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – adidas has launched an online video platform, adidas.tv, in Asia-Pacific to update fans on product news, marketing campaigns and exclusive interviews with adidas' athletes.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/adidas-launches-adidastv-in-Asia-Pacific/38797?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:48:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hitachi Asia awards US$5 million full-service account to Dentsu in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Hitachi Asia has appointed Dentsu in Singapore to a regional corporate brief following a four-way pitch for the account estimated to be worth US$5 million.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Hitachi-Asia-awards-US5-million-full-service-account-to-Dentsu-in-Singapore/38783?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Singapore Police launches tender for recruitment campaign]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has put out a tender as part of a bi-annual review for a creative agency to take on its recruitment campaign in the city-state.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Singapore-Police-launches-tender-for-recruitment-campaign/38784?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:22:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Leo Burnett consolidates operations in Thailand; appoints chairman &amp; managing director]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BANGKOK – Leo Burnett has announced a new company architecture that integrates its key operations including Black Pencil and Arc Worldwide to become a group in Thailand.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Leo-Burnett-consolidates-operations-in-Thailand-appoints-chairman--managing-director/38787?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Intuit appoints Rapp for finance tool promotion in India]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI – Intuit Inc, a leading provider of business and financial management solutions, has appointed Rapp for its communication business in India to promote Intuit Money Manager – an innovative personal finance management tool.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Intuit-appoints-Rapp-for-finance-tool-promotion-in-India/38779?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Arc &amp; Leo Burnett wins BMW's digital, CRM in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR – BMW Group has named Leo Burnett and Arc Worldwide as its digital and CRM agencies in Malaysia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Arc--Leo-Burnett-wins-BMWs-digital-CRM-in-Malaysia/38777?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:19:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Gmail to incorporate SNS-type status service]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL – Google is slated to release new features on Gmail allowing users to update their status for friends to see as part of a move that sees the search giant embrace social media initiatives popularised by other social networking sites (SNS).]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Gmail-to-incorporate-SNS-type-status-service/38769?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:50:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Six-year old Facebook passes 400 million user mark]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Facebook has marked its sixth birthday by revealing it has more than doubled its number of users in the last year to 400 million.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Six-year-old-Facebook-passes-400-million-user-mark/38746?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:26:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Edelman wins Amadeus Asia-Pacific communications account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – Amadeus, a technology-solutions company focused on the travel sector, has appointed Edelman as its communications agency-of-record across Asia-Pacific following a competitive tender process.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Edelman-wins-Amadeus-Asia-Pacific-communications-account/38744?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:49:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[VIDEO: G2's Joe Celia on China growth]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – Agencies who “parachute expats” into Asia-Pacific to lead their local market operations are going about business the wrong way, says Joe Celia (pictured), chairman and CEO of G2 Worldwide.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/VIDEO-G2s-Joe-Celia-on-China-growth/38742?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Dolby names Ogilvy PR as its public relations agency-of-record in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Entertainment technology developer, Dolby Laboratories, has named Ogilvy PR as its public relations agency-of-record in Greater China following a competitive pitch involving two other agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Dolby-names-Ogilvy-PR-as-its-public-relations-agency-of-record-in-China/38733?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Tudou, Youku to share video copyrights]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Chinese online video sites Tudou and Youku have partnered to share the copyrights to jointly air films and television shows online.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/UPDATE-Tudou-Youku-to-share-video-copyrights/38734?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:32:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ogilvy PR and CIC launch social media report on Shanghai World Expo 2010]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and CIC, an Internet Word of Mouth (IWOM) research and consulting firm, have launched 'ExpoSay' – a monthly report on social media buzz relating to the Shanghai World Expo 2010.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Ogilvy-PR-and-CIC-launch-social-media-report-on-Shanghai-World-Expo-2010/38725?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Five things you need to know: The iPad]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[While the pundits continue to debate the iPad’s merits, Peter Smyth (pictured), executive director of planning at BBDO Japan, offers five big things to keep in mind about the Apple tablet.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Five-things-you-need-to-know-The-iPad/38720?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Peter Smyth]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Facebook's payments system predicted to bring in up to US$250 million]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Facebook's new payments system is predicted to haul between $125 million and $250 million in revenue this year, according to research from a US analyst.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Facebooks-payments-system-predicted-to-bring-in-up-to-US250-million/38695?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mobile Marketing Association restructures regional management]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[REGIONAL – The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has announced a restructuring of the organisation to turn its four operating regions – Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America and North America – into business units.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/Mobile-Marketing-Association-restructures-regional-management/38713?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:26:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[VIDEO: The FT's Angela Mackay weighs in on online payment models]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - With the topic of newspapers' online payment models being thrust back into the headlines with The New York Times and the Financial Times announcing changes to their online access plans, executive director of the FT Asia-Pacific, Angela Mackay, says this is only the beginning of a long-term movement to migrate online content behind a paid wall.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_02/VIDEO-The-FTs-Angela-Mackay-weighs-in-on-online-payment-models/38684?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Paul Worboys joins JayGrey as managing partner in Australia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SYDNEY – Paul Worboys (pictured) has joined JayGrey as managing partner to team up with founding creative partner, Jay Furby.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Paul-Worboys-joins-JayGrey-as-managing-partner-in-Australia/38659?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:38:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Yahoo globally restructures zoning and consolidates regions]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Yahoo is to globally re-organise its regional structure, consolidating its zones into three areas – the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific – and integrating its emerging markets unit into these three divisions.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/UPDATE-Yahoo-globally-restructures-zoning-and-consolidates-regions/38657?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:28:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Pulse MediaTech wins Jaguar Hong Kong's website re-design brief]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Pulse MediaTech, a Hong Kong technology provider for digital publishing, has been appointed to revamp Jaguar's Hong Kong website following pitch that included a number of undisclosed agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Pulse-MediaTech-wins-Jaguar-Hong-Kongs-website-re-design-brief/38655?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:31:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Apple unveils the iPad]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Apple yesterday unveiled its tablet computer, named the iPad, with an entry price of US$499.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Apple-unveils-the-iPad/38643?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Gordon MacMillan  Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Waggener Edstrom hires digital lead for WE Studio D Asia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Waggener Edstrom's (WE) WE Studio D Asia has appointed former Text 100 Carolyn Camoens as digital strategies lead.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Waggener-Edstrom-hires-digital-lead-for-WE-Studio-D-Asia/38650?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Lai Ee Na]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:59:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Lowe wins pitch for Unilever Foods' digital activation project]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MANILA - Lowe Manila has been awarded Unilever Foods' digital activation project following a pitch involving Havoc Digital, ABS-CBN Interactive, DentsuIndio and OgilvyOne.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Lowe-wins-pitch-for-Unilever-Foods-digital-activation-project/38644?src=rss</link>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Baidu, Rakuten to launch Alibaba rival this year]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Chinese search engine Baidu and Japanese e-commerce site Rakuten have pledged a combined US$50 million over three years to launch a business-to-business and business-to-consumer online shopping mall for Chinese netizens.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Baidu-Rakuten-to-launch-Alibaba-rival-this-year/38616?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Baidu cleared of piracy charges]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – A Beijing court has cleared Baidu of piracy charges two years after Universal Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment Hong Kong and Warner Music Hong Kong filed infringement suits against the search engine.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/UPDATE-Baidu-cleared-of-piracy-charges/38613?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[McCann wins regional activation project for Sony Ericsson]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - McCann Erickson has won a regional below-the-line project for Sony Ericsson following a three-way pitch involving Saatchi Lab and Iris.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/McCann-wins-regional-activation-project-for-Sony-Ericsson/38603?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Asiya Bakht]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:50:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Arc wins Merrill Lynch's branding duties in Korea]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SEOUL - Merrill Lynch has awarded Arc Worldwide its branding account in Korea following a competitive pitch involving two other undisclosed agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Arc-wins-Merrill-Lynchs-branding-duties-in-Korea/38611?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Health Promotion Board picks Tribal DDB for Breathe.sg revamp in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – The Health Promotion Board (HPB) in Singapore has appointed Tribal DDB to revamp its youth portal, Breathe.sg, following a pitch.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Health-Promotion-Board-picks-Tribal-DDB-for-Breathesg-revamp-in-Singapore/38606?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:03:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Wunderman Tokyo's Martin Conneen to lead agency's global Nokia account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO – Wunderman has restructured its global team for Nokia, relocating representative director of Wunderman International Tokyo, Martin Conneen (pictured), to London to assume the post of managing director and global client lead for the multi-million dollar account.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Wunderman-Tokyos-Martin-Conneen-to-lead-agencys-global-Nokia-account/38602?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:28:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BBDO/Proximity promotes Jean-Paul Burge and Carol Potter to regional positions]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – BBDO/Proximity Asia has promoted Singapore CEO Jean-Paul Burge (pictured) to president of Southeast Asia, in addition to his current role as CEO of BBDO Singapore. Carol Potter is promoted to president and CEO for Greater China, expanding on her current role in the region.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/BBDOProximity-promotes-Jean-Paul-Burge-and-Carol-Potter-to-regional-positions/38595?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:54:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Marketers choose social media over DM]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Marketers are diverting marketing budgets away from direct marketing into social media, according to research by Alterian.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Marketers-choose-social-media-over-DM/38596?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff, marketingmagazine.co.uk]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:03:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[FT plots 24-hour pay plan for online access]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - The Financial Times is to introduce day passes to give visitors 24-hour access to its website and says micropayments is something it has looked at.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/FT-plots-24-hour-pay-plan-for-online-access/38588?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:53:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Richard Huggins leaves Microsoft Advertising]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Richard Huggins (pictured), regional sales director of Microsoft Advertising in Southeast Asia, is set to leave his position.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Richard-Huggins-leaves-Microsoft-Advertising/38578?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:34:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Euro RSCG names Andrew Knott regional head of digital]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – Euro RSCG Asia-Pacific has appointed former regional VP of marketing for Salesforce.com, Andrew Knott (pictured), to the newly created position of chief digital officer responsible for overseeing the agency’s digital operations across the region.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Euro-RSCG-names-Andrew-Knott-regional-head-of-digital/38564?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <title><![CDATA[Wwwins promotes Serjeant to Hong Kong MD]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – Wwwins Consulting Hong Kong has promoted creative director Dwayne Serjeant (pictured) to the role of managing director effective next month.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Wwwins-promotes-Serjeant-to-Hong-Kong-MD/38557?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:25:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Kelly Finnegan leaves Iris Singapore; Tom Ormes to helm creative]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Iris Singapore’s joint-creative director Kelly Finnegan (pictured) will depart the agency at the end of the month to return to the UK. Tom Ormes has been appointed creative director to helm the office’s creative output and team.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Kelly-Finnegan-leaves-Iris-Singapore-Tom-Ormes-to-helm-creative/38536?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:02:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick lands multi-million dollar international HP account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL - Technology giant HP has handed Weber Shandwick the account to handle its corporate communications across EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Canada.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Weber-Shandwick-lands-multi-million-dollar-international-HP-account/38544?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Matt Cartmell, PR Week UK]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Media Contacts Hong Kong appoints Margaret Fung as general manager]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Margaret Fung (pictured) has joined Media Contacts, an interactive arm of Havas Digital, as general manager in Hong Kong.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Media-Contacts-Hong-Kong-appoints-Margaret-Fung-as-general-manager/38537?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:31:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Five things you need to know about Baidu's new online video service]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Tony Ip (pictured), managing director of G2 China &amp; Hong Kong, tells us what this service means for China’s digital landscape.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Five-things-you-need-to-know-about-Baidus-new-online-video-service/38510?src=rss</link>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:30:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New York Times to launch paid model for NYTimes.com]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[GLOBAL – The New York Times is set to introduce a paid model for its NYTimes.com site at the beginning of 2011.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/New-York-Times-to-launch-paid-model-for-NYTimescom/38513?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:42:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Youku launches copyright-monitoring system similar to YouTube]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Chinese video website Youku.com has launched a copyright-monitoring platform – similar to systems used by sites like YouTube – in a self-described effort to police its video and set the tone for its competitors.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Youku-launches-copyright-monitoring-system-similar-to-YouTube/38523?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:57:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Taobao launches offline retail business in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Taobao is set to launch authorised offline stores to reach out to consumers unable to shop online in China.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Taobao-launches-offline-retail-business-in-China/38508?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:10:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[WSJ, FT launch mobile products]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC – The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times have separately released mobile products for the Asian market this week, exhibiting the publishing world’s wider trend of bolstering their offerings across digital platforms.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/WSJ-FT-launch-mobile-products/38504?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:20:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[FedEx launches search for regional B2B digital agency]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - FedEx is believed to be pitching its regional digital B2B account.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/FedEx-launches-search-for-regional-B2B-digital-agency/38498?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Iris launches office in Shanghai]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Iris has launched its office in Shanghai, nine months after the independent agency’s entry into the Chinese market in Beijing.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Iris-launches-office-in-Shanghai/38488?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[L'Oreal Paris appoints Mill Stirling, RIOT for its 2010 StudioLine campaign]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - L'Oreal Paris has appointed creative agencies Mill Stirling and RIOT for its 2010 year-long StudioLine campaign, Style Vs Style.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/LOreal-Paris-appoints-Mill-Stirling-RIOT-for-its-2010-StudioLine-campaign/38469?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Marie Green]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:28:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Isobar wins SK-II's digital across APAC]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Procter &amp; Gamble (P&amp;G) has reportedly awarded Isobar the digital duties of its SK-II skincare brand across the region.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Isobar-wins-SK-IIs-digital-across-APAC/38461?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:02:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Sean Cummins on ‘Best Job in the World’ campaign]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – One of Australia’s high-profile creatives and former CumminsNitro chief, Sean Cummins (pictured), took time out to discuss branded content, the widely-hailed ‘Best Job in the World’ campaign as well as creativity in Asia in a recent interview with Media.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/VIDEO-Sean-Cummins-on-Best-Job-in-the-World-campaign/38446?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:58:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Alibaba raps Yahoo for Google China stance]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Alibaba, Yahoo's partner in China, has slammed the US internet giant as &quot;reckless&quot; for supporting Google in its stand-off with Beijing over alleged cyber-attacks.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Alibaba-raps-Yahoo-for-Google-China-stance/38465?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Tribal DDB names two new associate creative directors in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Tribal DDB Singapore has appointed Chris Lim (pictured left) and Nicole Pang (centre) to the roles of associate creative director.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Tribal-DDB-names-two-new-associate-creative-directors-in-Singapore/38463?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:07:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Initiative appointed as SmarTone-Vodafone's media AOR in Hong Kong]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG - Hong Kong telecommunications company SmarTone-Vodafone has appointed Initiative to manage its media planning and buying, effective immediately.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Initiative-appointed-as-SmarTone-Vodafones-media-AOR-in-Hong-Kong/38457?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:22:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Chinese Government weighs in on Google China exit]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING – Days after Google threatened to exit China following the revelation that it has been the target of numerous cyber attacks, the Chinese Government has indicated there is little hope of a change in its censorship stance.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/UPDATE-Chinese-Government-weighs-in-on-Google-China-exit/38456?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:55:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[SCMP dissembles its multimedia department]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has dissembled its multimedia department.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/SCMP-dissembles-its-multimedia-department/38453?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:45:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival 2010 prepares for opening]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI – Final details for The Asian Marketing Effectiveness (AME) Festival 2010 are being put in place as it prepares to open in March.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Asian-Marketing-Effectiveness-Festival-2010-prepares-for-opening/38449?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff reporters]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:13:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Tribal DDB Japan promotes Mabuchi as GM]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOKYO - Tribal DDB Japan has promoted Kuniyoshi Mabuchi (pictured left) as the general manager, replacing Yoichi Kinoshita (right), who has moved on as the new director of Experience, Engagement &amp; Effectiveness.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Tribal-DDB-Japan-promotes-Mabuchi-as-GM/38451?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Jane Leung]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:40:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Five things you need to know about… Yahoo-Friendster tie-up]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Barney Loehnis (pictured), the newly appointed regional head of digital at OgilvyOne, tells us the implications of the Yahoo and Friendster partnership and how this deal could provide the first ingredient &quot;to spark the digital revolution in Southeast Asia.&quot;]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Five-things-you-need-to-know-about-Yahoo-Friendster-tie-up/38436?src=rss</link>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:04:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Google walking away from China is 'not catastrophic']]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[LONDON - Google's decision to potentially sever its relationship with China would not be catastrophic for the world's largest search company, according to UK based industry experts.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Google-walking-away-from-China-is-not-catastrophic/38432?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Sarah Kimberley, mediaweek.co.uk]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:51:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Rapp Singapore adds channel planning to services]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Rapp Singapore has appointed Kimmy Koh (pictured) as integrated channel planner to boost its suite of services.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Rapp-Singapore-adds-channel-planning-to-services/38430?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:23:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Google threatens to exit China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BEIJING - Following the revelation that it has been the target of numerous cyber attacks, Google is considering exiting the mainland Chinese market.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Google-threatens-to-exit-China/38400?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[OgilvyOne names Loehnis head of digital, Moss regional ECD]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - OgilvyOne has appointed former network director of Isobar Asia-Pacific Barney Loehnis (pictured) as its regional head of digital and has additionally promoted joint executive creative director of Ogilvy Singapore Pete Moss to the post of ECD for OgilvyOne Asia.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/OgilvyOne-names-Loehnis-head-of-digital-Moss-regional-ECD/38390?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Thuraya Telecommunications picks The Upper Storey for global digital account]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Leading global mobile satellite operator Thuraya Telecommunications has appointed The Upper Storey (TUS) to drive its new brand presence across consumer, business and employee channels online.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Thuraya-Telecommunications-picks-The-Upper-Storey-for-global-digital-account/38395?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:58:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Friendster and Yahoo SEA ink multi-year parternship]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ASIA-PACIFIC - Social networking site Friendster and Yahoo Southeast Asia have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership that allows users to both sites to more efficiently share information, further promoting cross-usage between the two popular Southeast Asian domains.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Friendster-and-Yahoo-SEA-ink-multi-year-parternship/38393?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:31:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[UPDATE: adidas China reappoints OgilvyOne as digital creative AOR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SHANGHAI - adidas China has reappointed OgilvyOne as its digital creative agency-of-record in the mainland market following a competitive pitch that was believed to include two other agencies.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/UPDATE-adidas-China-reappoints-OgilvyOne-as-digital-creative-AOR/38386?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:10:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Twitter builds team to focus on revenue generation]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[LONDON - Twitter is looking to recruit a number of staff whose main focus will be to generate income for the microblogging site.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Twitter-builds-team-to-focus-on-revenue-generation/38387?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Staff Brand Republic]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:32:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Reap Interactive names Dinesh Sandhu as general manager in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE - Reap Interactive, TNBT Communications' digital unit, has appointed Dinesh Sandhu (pictured) as general manager of its office in Singapore.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Reap-Interactive-names-Dinesh-Sandhu-as-general-manager-in-Singapore/38376?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:57:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Alterian opens office in Singapore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE – Global integrated marketing platform providers, Alterian, has launched in Singapore to strengthen its footprint in Asia-Pacific.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Alterian-opens-office-in-Singapore/38434?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Kenny Lim]]></author>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:21:00 +0800</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Head of Digitas Greater China Louise Au to depart]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Shanghai – President of Digitas Greater China Louise Au (pictured) has confirmed that she will depart the digital agency at the end of the month after two years in her role.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.media.asia/DigitalMedia/Newsarticle/2010_01/Head-of-Digitas-Greater-China-Louise-Au-to-depart/38372?src=rss</link>
     <author><![CDATA[Anita Davis]]></author>
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     <author><![CDATA[Benjamin Li]]></author>
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