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Google upbeat on Chrome Web Store

KUALA LUMPUR: Google Malaysia is upbeat on a higher rate web browser adoption via localised web store with its newly-launched Chrome Web Store (CWS).


Rebranding of MAA on April 30

ZURICH Group will unveil the new name and commence the rebranding of Malaysia Assurance Alliance Bhd (MAA) on April 30.


KFC to spend RM12m on 'So Good'

The sub-theme is expected to drive sales up by 10-15 per cent in the second quarter.


More exposure via YouTube Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: All global and local advertisers can advertise to their target audience in Malaysia via the newly-launched YouTube Malaysia platform.


AirAsia in deal to sponsor Queens Park Rangers' away shirt

In a statement, AirAsia said it would pay STG350,000 (RM1.7 million) for the one-year sponsorship of the football club owned by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.


Talk Focus to invest RM25m in 100 concept stores

PETALING JAYA: Talk Focus Sdn Bhd, the newest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the country, plans to invest about RM25 million to open 100 concept stores nationwide in the next 18 months.


Wipro Unza keen to acquire more brands

SUBANG JAYA: Wipro Unza (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is looking at acquiring more brands in the personal careline segment to strengthen its brand-positioning in the country and the region.


Disney Junior evolving to woo wider audience

KUALA LUMPUR: Seventeen years after debuting in Asia, Disney Playhouse is evolving to embrace a wider audience with story telling.


Panorama Langkawi in rebranding exercise

LANGKAWI: A geo-tourism product, which will enhance technology and educational elements, along with improved jungle-trekking activities are among several sub-brands which will be unveiled by Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd as part of its brand restructuring exercise.


Sinar Mas to rebrand Johor Palm Resort

Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group will take over the management of Mercure Johor Palm Resort and Golf from February 1 2011.


Tune Money to rebrand prepaid card in 2011

Tune Money Sdn Bhd, the financial services arm of the Tune Group, will kick off the new year with the rebranding of its existing prepaid card in the first quarter of 2011 and its first overseas market by the last quarter.


Facelift, rebranding for Buraqoil petrol stations

Buraqoil has embarked on a facelift and rebranding exercise of 198 petrol stations located in rural areas across eight states.


Matrade pushing for better branding

Exporters, especially the small and medium enterprises, can no longer compete on pricing alone when compared to those in Cambodia and Vietnam, says Matrade newly-appointed chairman


DNP to expand outlets, existing brands

DNP Holdings Bhd (2976), which has 56 retail outlets carrying high-street labels like Dorothy Perkins and Top Man, plans to add another 20 to 30 similar outlets over the next three years.


'Brand building is about delivering on a promise'

Building a brand is not about spending on advertisement, but about delivering product promises to customers, says a branding council executive.


Sony top brand for tech-crazy Asians: Survey

Sony is ahead of Nokia, Canon and Nike, according to a survey of Asian shoppers


Kitchen furnishers spend big on cookshows, TV ads

HOUSEHOLDS of Malaysian professionals, on average, spend more money to furnish the kitchen, despite spending more time in the living room.


Postal firm to spend RM50m on ICT upgrade, rebranding

POS Malaysia Bhd (4634) will spend some RM50 million to upgrade its information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and on a rebranding exercise to transform the national postal company's business platform.


Safi rebrands products to reach younger men

Safi for men products, a halal range of toiletries, has rebranded itself to appeal to younger men of 18 to 30 years old.


Maxis integrates its brands

Malaysia's leading mobile operator Maxis Communications Bhd has embarked on a rebranding exercise that will integrate its two leading brands, Maxis and Hotlink within a more comprehensive corporate identity.


Leo Burnett takes 73rd celebration to KL streets

For the first time, the advertising agency marks its anniversary by giving away apples on the streets


McCann builds success on 'Truth Well Told'

Consumers can't be fooled with frivolous claims and the company's primary job is to advocate the integrity of truth in communications, says its new chief


New look, new media tool from Nomad


Make sure it leaves imprint on consumers' minds


Need to adapt to the new world of tweens

Eight to 14 year olds are an increasingly powerful and smart consumer group which last year alone spent and influenced an astounding RM8.59 trillion


Kulai boy dishes out ready-to-eat Malaysian meals

If previously he made women beautiful with cosmetics and consumer care products, now he makes women's life convenient with frozen ready-to-eat meals.


Grey expects boost to revenue growth from KL business

Malaysia is one of Grey's strongest companies in Asia and has had a fantastic new business track record over the past 6-12 months, says its chairman


Target to build 100 SME brands by 2020

Maybe 10 per cent of the 100 Malaysian brands will expand to Asia and rise up to the iconic level, says the Branding Association of Malaysia


Innovation vital in business building: Expert


Advertising mart rises to RM2.9b in H1


Shell Malaysia keen to host Eco-marathon


Tetra Pak plans to freshen up its brand

The new identity will enable it to better live by its motto, 'Protects What's Good' as consumers can better relate to its brand, says Tetra's managing director


Petronas, Fernandes top survey list

According to a Pulse Group's survey, the national oil corporation is the corporate brand choice in Malaysia while AirAsia's Tony Fernandes is the top CEO brand


Global ad spending to grow 6.6pc: Zenith


BAT Malaysia aiming to be best employer

BAT Malaysia allows for cross-border secondments and cross-functional assignments, whereby 23 Malaysians have been assigned worldwide in leadership positions


TV5 set to woo young pinoys

Aimed at viewers under the age of 30, which make up 60 per cent of the 90-odd million Philippine population, TV5 will feature various genres including reality, drama, variety, teens, cartoons and movies


More companies hire business coaches


Corporate facelift for CSC Steel

CSC Steel, a unit of China Steel Corp and listed on Bursa Malaysia main board since 2004, has unveiled a new logo to refresh its brand


Now is the best time to push your brand

Brand is the only one passport for companies to get into another country and go global, says a well-known brand strategist


Branding conference to shed light on Malaysian successes

Successful local brand-builders who have made their mark in the international market will share their experience with participants at the Brand Entrepreneur Conference next month.


In search of Malaysia's Super Soccer Star

Nafalia Corp, a local production house, has teamed up with Britain's Galleon Holdings to launch Malaysian version of top UK football reality show for teenagers


Mindshare revamps corporate image


Asia-Pacific vibrant mart for ad industry

Kuala Lumpur will host the Asian Advertising Congress 2009 (AdAsia09) from October 22 to 25 next year.


Stengel -- Man behind P&G's brand-building success

Here are excerpts from a question-and-answer session with Jim Stengel, who recently retired as Procter & Gamble's global marketing officer


More consumers opt for in-house brands

In-house brands are stealing a march over more established brands as consumers seek to stretch their budgets to save cost, a survey done by The Nielsen Media Co says.


Retail media an effective marketing option

There is strong potential for the retail media industry to grow further in Malaysia especially now with the economy slowing, says retail media specialist MagiqADs Sdn Bhd.

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