Adidas by Stella McCartney has unveiled Canadian musician Grimes, as the star of the Fall/Winter 2019 collection campaign. The materials and production methods used to create the collection for FW19 include recycled polyester made with Parley Ocean Plastic TM, and regenerated ECONYLTM yarn. Adidas targeted technologies, built to withstand both the intensity of workouts and […]
Facebook says cryptocurrency Libra to create utility and adoption
Facebook will not roll out its cryptocurrency Libra until it has fully addressed regulatory concerns. The statement comes after top lawmakers called on Facebook to testify about its plans to offer banking-related services. David Marcus, the head of Facebook’s cryptocurrency projects said: “We do not expect Calibra to make money at the outset, and Calibra […]
Indian political organisation calls for TikTok ban
Chinese social media platform TikTok continues to face heat in India as now Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), a political and cultural organisation has expressed concerns over data sharing of the app. SJM has requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban the app. SJM is the branch of Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh (RSS) which is affiliated […]
Liverpool FC to bet with 1XBET
Liverpool FC has agreed an official partnership with gaming company 1XBET. 1XBET will become the official global betting partner of LFC and will use this partnership to increase brand awareness within key global markets through stadium branding at Anfield and branding on Liverpool’s digital platforms. Billy Hogan, LFC’s managing director and chief commercial officer, said: […]
WhatsApp gets infested with Agent Smith malware
WhatsApp is being replaced with an evil version filled with adverts, according to Check Point Research. The malware known as Agent Smith currently uses its broad access to the device’s resources to show fraudulent ads for financial gain. This activity resembles previous campaigns such as Gooligan, HummingBad and CopyCat. India leads the victim count with […]
CCI to probe into Google antitrust case in India
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is facing Android antitrust in India like it faced in Europe last year for which it was fined $5 bn. According to Reuters, the investigation began in April, 2019 as a result of a complaint filed by two junior Indian antitrust research associates at the enforcement body and a law school student. […]
Pinterest expands in APAC with a new office in Singapore
US based social media website Pinterest has has opened a new office in Singapore which will serve Southeast Asia and India as part of its expansion in APAC. This is the company’s second office in APAC with the first being introduced in Tokyo in 2013. Ayumi Nakajima, who is also the company’s country manager in Southeast […]
Moschino unveils dazzling soap opera featuring Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk & Joan Smalls
Luxury clothing brand Moschino has unveiled their Fall Winter 2019 ad campaign featuring models Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and Joan Small. The quirky 8 episodes are vivacious and showcase some sizzling chemistry and physics ( fights) between the models. For example the Episode 3 showcases how Joan Smalls has a bone to pick with Gigi […]
Chelsea FC to serve Singha beer until 2022
Chelsea FC has renewed its deal with Singha until 2022. Singha will retain exclusive pouring rights inside Stamford Bridge, while continuing to help engage Chelsea’s growing audience across South-East Asia and in particular, the company’s native Thailand. As part of their commitment, Singha hosts regular live screening parties of our games throughout the […]
Man City to broadcast with DAZN in Japan
Manchester City has named sports channel DAZN as its official partner in Japan. As part of the deal, DAZN will be the exclusive live host broadcaster for Galaxy Entertainment EUROJAPAN CUP 2019 – Yokohama F. Marinos vs Manchester City – on 27 July 2019 at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. DAZN has the exclusive rights for […]