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Steve’s breakdown: Responses are due Jan. 7. They go to Arathi Devandran, First Secretary (Information), Embassy of Singapore, 3501 International Place NW, Washington D.C. 20008, marked “Public Relations Consultancy Services – Singapore Embassy”. Review Link WASHINGTON, DC & SINGAPORE: The Embassy of Singapore wants to hire a PR firm to help it “maintain a positive […]
Steve’s breakdown: This review is for PR targeted at “stakeholders”. We couldn’t find the person in charge but here’s some contact info: Tel: +1-202-537-3100 Emergency Tel (after hours): +1-202-537-3100 Ext 140, +1-202-436-4777, +1-202-412-0074 [email protected] WASHINGTON, DC: The Embassy of Singapore has launched a search for a PR agency to help promote a favorable image of […]
Steve’s breakdown: Suntory Beverage & Food has invited just about anyone to pitch ideas for slim shakes & personalized energy drinks. Sure, it’s a long shot but it’ll exercise the creative brain muscles and you might get some good PR out of it just for participating. Hell, show off your work no matter what happens! […]
Steve’s breakdown: Infiniti is in review and Dentsu Aegis Network, Cheil Worldwide, WPP, Omnicom, Publicis and MDC Partners are all participating. If you are part of any of those networks, it’s time to call headquarters to get involved. FYI: The auto brand has worked with MDC-owned CPB since 2014 YOKOHAMA, Japan: Nissan-owned Infiniti has put […]
Steve’s breakdown: It’s pretty sad in these times of shirking markets that Hong Kong had no takers for their account to promote the country as a secure place to live, work, invest, and visit. The good news is they speak english. That’s somethin’. Tender notice can be accessed at this link. HONG KOHG, China: Following […]
Steve’s breakdown: “Relaunch Hong Kong” is the project name, not the campaign name. That’s up to you to decide after you win the account. But it might not be easy. You see, they tried this once and it was a “No Go”. (I hate the phrase “non-started” cause it’s stupid like “inflammable” but for different […]
Steve’s breakdown: Singapore Tourism Americas is the account and here are the contacts to get started: Contact: 212-302-4861 Ms Rachel Loh Regional Director, Americas [email protected] Ms Christina Choh Area Director, Leisure & BTMICE, Americas [email protected] Ms Inez Yang Area Director, Brand & Communications / Business Development, Americas [email protected] NEW YORK, NY: Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is on the […]
Steve’s breakdown: This is a tough one. Democracy vs. New Client. Okay, maybe it’s not but it’s our job to report this stuff. At the very least, it would be an “experience” to go through the process. SAN FRANCISCO, CA & HONG KONG, China: Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Office (ETO) is seeking US public […]
Steve’s breakdown: The agency is Frances Baumann and they are closing January 31st. Yeah, we know they are based in Guam but maybe that’s the point. Who else is going to pick up those clients and why not have a post in Guam? Always look forward my friends! GUAM: Advertising and marketing veteran Frances Baumann […]
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Steve’s breakdown: This e-commerce company review comes with a newly appointed CMO for Singapore. So if you’re itching to look into the Southeast Asia market, get involved. Alibaba is not a bad company to make friends with . . . SINGAPORE: Alibaba-backed Lazada is on the hunt for an agency to manage its media duties, […]
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Steve’s breakdown: Droga5 won the gaming division of Tencent last July bit was supposed to launch creative last December but it never happened and they don’t even list Tencent as a client on their website. So clearly they are open to use an American agency, mostly because they have to now, so go make friends as they launch QQ Music […]
Steve’s breakdown: So this one can be complicated if you pay too much attention to all the cooks in the kitchen of this brand so let’s take from the USA top. Here’s what I found out, literally, on the streets of Manhattan. Deal & DeLuca, the iconic New York gourmet food retailer is cleaning house at […]
Steve’s breakdown: That was the sub-headline in the Independent. Grey is the agency for Hong Kong Tourism Board and maybe it’s time they talk to some more globally conscious agencies. The US Director is Mr. William (Bill) B. Flora at [email protected] & (323) 938-7269 HONG KONG, China & LOS ANGELES, CA: The idea of a passport being […]
Steve’s breakdown: . . . by throwing your hat into the ring for the Malaysia Airlines creative, social and media pitch. Here’s CMO’s email address: [email protected] EL SEGUNDO, CA: Malaysia Airlines (MAB) is launching a creative, social and media pitch. The appointment will be for a period of two years, with the option to extend for another, […]
Steve’s breakdown: Singapore Airlines has called an integrated pitch for an agency or agencies to handle its strategy, brand and creative, media, content, website/app, and production duties. Submissions are due September 5th. Here’s the RFP SINGAPORE & EL SEGUNDO, CA: According to a tender document, the winning agency(ies) will primarily support the brand’s HQ in Singapore, but […]
Steve’s breakdown: Cryptology Exchange has put its Global PR account in review and they are also looking for creative and media agencies for projects. Herbert Sim is the chief marketing officer. I know it’s overseas but it’s global and it’s a cryptocurrency account. Ya gotta try at least one. Right? SINGAPORE: Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, Cryptology Exchange is on […]
Steve’s breakdown: We have the RFP. Email if you’re interested. NEW YORK, NY: The New York office of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is accepting proposals from agencies that can execute a PR program targeting the eastern U.S. market in a bid to boost outbound travel to Taiwan. Scope of the work includes creation of a […]
Steve’s breakdown: This review for GSK’s Panadol (acetaminophen) includes creative duties, which are handled by Grey, and digital and PR, which are overseen by Havas and Edelman respectively. SINGAPORE: Pharmaceutical powerhouse GlaxoSmithKline has called a global pitch for one agency to handle the creative, digital and public relations accounts for its Panadol brand, Mumbrella can reveal. The brand, […]
Steve’s breakdown: If so, why not get crazy and call PepsiCo India and throw your hat into the 7UP or Quaker Oats pitch? At the very least, you’ll be introducing the agency to another part of the world (that speaks English) that could use you as a resource without a pitch. Jump on it, kemosabe! […]
Steve’s breakdown: Walmart just bought Flipkart and we are very interested in what could be going on with the brand in our country. Definitely worth looking into because an introduction of this size to the American public is a lot of work. BENTONVILLE, AR: In the largest acquisition in its history, Walmart has agreed to acquire India’s […]
Steve’s breakdown: It’s face saving time at Korea Air and if I were the agency (HS Ad) that just got water thrown in my face, I might be bailing on the client to save our own face. It’s an $11 million account so worth looking into. Try Mr. Mathias Eichelberger at [email protected] He the General Manager […]
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Steve’s breakdown: ID Comms in the UK is handling this HSBC Global Media Pitch so make sure your credentials are up to date over there. As always with 9 figure media pitches, they can shake up other accounts around them so keep your eyes peeled. If you’re in an agency network, this is a good […]
Steve’s breakdown: Interested firms should contact Yawen at [email protected] to receive the RFP document. The closing date is Feb. 19. NEW YORK, NY: Singapore Tourism Board—Americas is inviting PR firms to pitch its account. STBA wants a firm to handle the account for 36 months from April to March 2021 (one year with an option to renew for two). It […]
Steve’s breakdown: SoftBank has got to get serious with its PR in this country because they seem to be arrogantly ignoring the practice. TORRANCE, CA & TOKYO, Japan: Uber and SoftBank have agreed to a long-awaited tender offer on Thursday, in a deal that would value Uber at $48 billion, an Uber spokesperson said. The […]
Steve’s breakdown: Tourism Fiji is pitching its social media account just one month after beginning the hunt for a new PR and creative agency. LOS ANGELES, CA: The global pitch follows the company’s appointment of a new global social media manager Rush Pathak. “The organisation is going through a digital transformation by further developing our customer, […]
Steve’s breakdown: So the $1000 Mate 10 Pro phone is in talks with AT&T to launch in the USA. They have a few other continents to hit first but we suspect they’ll need some home-grown expertise there in the states. Get the team on it . . . SHENZHEN, China: The phone takes dazzling photos and […]
Steve’s breakdown: Fiji is looking for advertising & PR agencies. Being the AOR is not realistic but you might be able to get a slice of the pie. Sarah-Louise Robinson is the contact. Click here are all their offices and contact information. LOS ANGELES, CA & NAMAKA, NADI, Fiji: Tourism Fiji is pitching both its public relations […]
Steve’s breakdown: If you want to participate in this review you have to email this guy RIGHT NOW: [email protected] Proposal deadline is the 30th. Email us for the RFP. SEATTLE, WA & NEW YORK, NY: Chinese airline Hainan Airlines is seeking a US marketing partner to help elevate brand awareness and corporate identity internationally and throughout […]
Steve’s breakdown: Paul John Whisky is the whiskey and the country it’s coming from is India. Hence why I think they’ll need help with the launch. The lead contact in the USA can be reached at [email protected] and he speaks english. The name of the company is John Distilleries. GOA, India: Indian spirits producer John Distilleries has […]
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Steve’s breakdown: Fiji Airways is the client and the present agency is Iris but bringing in an ex-chairman of the Star Alliance Airline Management Board makes us believe that relationship will be tested. LOS ANGELES, CA: Fiji’s National Airline, Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Marc Cavaliere, as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Cavaliere joins the […]
Steve’s breakdown: What? Hong Kong Airlines just brought on a marketing exec from Boeing. Granted, the guy has worked at a few PR firms but marketing? Methinks he’ll need some help. HONG KONG, China: Full-service airline Hong Kong Airlines announced the appointment of global branding expert Mr. George Liu as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Heading up Hong Kong Airlines’ […]
Steve’s breakdown: HTC, the Taiwanese tech company, is looking for an ad agency to create a global campaign for the launch of a new smartphone next year. BTW: You won’t be seeing this news in AdWeek, Ad Age or MediaPost. Reason #45 to be a Ratti-Report member at this link! SEATTLE, WA: The company is thought […]
Steve’s breakdown: Well no sh*t! Anyway, they have spent about $115 million on this issue since the turn of the century. Seems the guy to call is Nikolay Nikiforov, minister of communications. This review is real folks so if you need more info, read on. MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian government is set to spend big to try and improve […]
Steve’s breakdown: If you haven’t heard, the company that cracked the code of the iPhone for the FBI is Cellebrite, a division of Sun Corporation. The stock is up 40% and there’s no way they are ready to manage all this publicity. Their number is 201 848 8552. PARSIPPANY, NJ: The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation worked with […]
Steve’s breakdown: As we all know, teenagers/young adults want nothing to do with having skin problems like plaque psoriasis. So we suspect they are going to pull all the stops for the Sernivo Spray. HYDERABAD, India & PRINCETON, NJ: Dr. Reddy’s announced today that its US subsidiary, Promius PharmaTM, LLC, U.S., has received approval for […]
Steve’s breakdown: Participating agencies should be able to fulfil integrated through-the-line scope, comprising creative, PR, digital, media, social and events. Read on . . . SINGAPORE, Singapore: The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is looking for agency partners to promote Singapore as an attractive business location and to advance its domestic marketing efforts. There are […]
Steve’s breakdown: 3 top execs have left in disgrace and don’t think this whole incident won’t trickle down to agencies – particularly PR agencies. TOKYO, Japan: Toshiba‘s chief executive resigned Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 152 billion yen ($1.2 billion) over several years. Toshiba […]
Steve’s breakdown: A couple of days after the crash we posted the headline “The inevitable assignment: Rebranding Malaysia Airlines”. We all knew there had to be time for healing before any calls should be made but a review had to happen. Side point: this sounds like a nasty pitch so approach with caution. SUBANG, Malaysia: […]
Steve’s breakdown: This is a two phase pitch. A pre-qualification stage, followed by a full RFP exercise. Deadline for submission of pre-qualification documents is on the 27 April and shortlisted agencies will be notified by 4 May 2015. SINGAPORE, & EL SEGUNDO, CA: Singapore Airlines (SIA) is on the hunt for a media agency to […]
Steve’s breakdown: The new brief does not only cover that of Etihad, but also its partner airlines, including Alitalia, airberlin and Air Serbia. KHALIFA CITY, UAE: Etihad Airways has called a review of its global media planning and buying account. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is consolidating its media business, with the new brief to not […]
Steve’s breakdown: This could be one of the hardest rebrands I’ve seen in a while. One of the coolest names needs to breathe new life without its core business: console video games. They are going to need help!! SAN FRANCISCO, CA & TOKYO, Japan: Sega Sammy Holdings, the parent company that now controls one-time video […]
Steve’s breakdown: How many times have you said “oh don’t worry about location, we can work for you from anywhere”? Well, Adidas + Singapore + Global-ish Social Media Pitch = You Contact info at this link=> adidas SINGAPORE: Sports brand adidas has launched a social media pitch. In a brief seen by The Ratti Report, […]