PHD Media

20/09/2018

PHD proudly introduces Engine, a specialist unit built for Volkswagen that will drive more effective data-driven advertising for the automotive group.

The teams will be based in four regional hubs: in London, New York, Singapore and Miami.

19/09/2018

PHD is the most shortlisted agency at this year’s Mumbrella Asia Awards, with two ‘Media Agency of the Year’ nominations and our work for HP, Volkswagen and Vivo comprising the majority of the ‘Best of Programmatic’ shortlists.

Following a record number of entries this year from across the whole of the region, the shortlists have been revealed for the annual Mumbrella Asia Awards. More than 150 entries have made the cut, across the 30 categories, after the first round of judging by Mumbrella’s jury of 200 mainly client-s...

02/08/2018

We look forward to welcoming James Hawkins as our new CEO for Asia Pacific. James will now work closely with our exceptional market leads across the region on taking the network's offering to the next level.

“PHD has certainly commanded the industry’s attention over the past few years, surpassing larger competitor networks with its new business and awards performance,” says James. “However, its strong people-focused culture and talent pool are what have impressed me the most about the network. I am excited to be joining such a dynamic and inspirational team, and look forward to working with them on continuing PHD’s powerful growth journey in Asia Pacific.”

The latest in a series of management appointments promised by new Asia-Pacific Omnicom Media Group CEO, Tony Harradine, will see former Dentsu X Singapore managing director James Hawkins join PHD as APAC CEO in October. In June, Paul Shepherd was appointed as APAC chief investment officer at OMG wit...

13/06/2018

Great to have the PHD APAC team all together under one roof in Singapore for a week of Source training!

24/05/2018

"We have selected PHD as our preferred media planning and buying supplier as they demonstrated strong strategic skills and advanced digital transformation capabilities. In a complex media and communications marketplace, PHD's overall approach stood out as being forward-thinking, yet straightforward and pragmatic," says Leanne Cutts, group head of marketing at HSBC, on the appointment of PHD for HSBC’s global media business.

Omnicom's PHD is poised to win HSBC's estimated $400m (£298m) global media planning and buying account.

17/05/2018

Four of our exceptional leaders across APAC have been shortlisted for Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women Leading Change Awards.

Aimee Buchanan, CEO of OMD Australia, and Louise Bond, CEO of PHD New Zealand, have both been shortlisted for CEO of the Year, while Aimee has also been shortlisted for Mentor of the Year. Also, Anna Chitty, CEO of PHD China, and Louise have both been shortlisted for this year's special award for Women Leading Change, while Omnicom Media Group Pakistan's Communications & Development Director, Neesha Dara Khan, has been shortlisted for the Young Business Leader award.

All four candidates exemplify 'Women Leading Change' across Omnicom Media Group agencies in Asia Pacific and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements.

19/03/2018

After a successful year of 70 new business wins, organic growth of 24%, the opening of an office in South Korea and numerous awards, PHD is glad to announce it has hit a higher grade in Campaign APAC's annual Agency Report Card!

Agency Report Card PHD 2017: Grade B (2016: Grade B-) PHD won 70 pieces of new business over the past year The agency saw organic growth of 24% from existing clients Year-on-year revenue increased by 23% Year-on-year profit increased by 26% PHD’s win of Volkswagen’s US$3 billion global media acc...

18/01/2018

PHD is proud to have worked with DB Breweries on their Beer Bottle Sand campaign, which has been highlighted as one of the 10 inventions saving the world!

20/12/2017

A huge congratulations to the team at PHD APAC for their success at Campaign's 2017 Agency of the Year Awards. PHD Singapore and India both scored Gold, whilst PHD New Zealand, Philippines, Vietnam, China and Pakistan scored Silver! Of course, none of this could have been possible without the leadership of APAC CEO, Susana Tsui, who also won APAC Media Network Head of the Year. These wins, some of the most prestigious in the industry, represent PHD's dedication to delivering innovation and inspiring thought leadership! Well done team!

06/12/2017

A huge congratulations to PHD India and PHD Pakistan, who took home Media Agency of the Year - Gold and Silver respectively - at Campaign's South Asia awards last night! This accolade highlights the innovative work both markets have been producing over the last 12 months, as well as our commitment to our clients. We are very proud of the team!

21/11/2017

In this first edition of Beyond Data from Bloomberg and PHD, find out how chatbots are revolutionizing customer service across APAC, yet struggling to adopt Cantonese slang; how high-skilled tasks still require a human touch; and how the two largest wearable players in China are battling it out at opposite ends of the price spectrum.

Bloomberg & PHD Newsletter

20/11/2017

PHD China's winning streak continues, this time at the MMA Smarties APAC Awards 2017!