Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced the additions of four independent agencies in Asia Pacific to its expanding Global Affiliate Network.
These four new affiliate partnerships strengthen Stagwell’s reach in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region, adding additional full-service advertising and design, digital experience, and affiliate marketing capabilities to the network’s suite of client solutions.
A deeper look at the four new Asia Pacific affiliates:
- Agency – Singapore
Agency is a Singapore-based design firm specializing in combining design and strategy to create impactful, future-oriented business solutions. These include strategic and insight-driven design solutions, user experience and impactful engagement, and change management and organisational transformation. They have been the recipient of multiple local and international accolades, including Fast Company’s Best Design Asia Pacific at the 2023 ‘Innovation by Design’ awards. Agency’s clients include Banyan Tree, Meta, Sheares Healthcare, Singapore Press Holdings and various Singapore government agencies.
“Joining the Stagwell Global Affiliate Network is a thrilling milestone for us. We are eager to collaborate within this family of dynamic companies by adding strategic design as a critical tool for creativity, to generate greater value for our clients and their customers alike.” – Lishan Soh, Co-Founder of Agency
- Arena Media – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Arena Media is a dynamic advertising agency delivering innovative, impactful solutions since 2009 across creative services, media, and public relations. With diverse capabilities that meet evolving client needs, Arena partners with local and global brands such as Audi, British Council, Renaissance Hotels, Emami, RSPL and YC.
“We are delighted to join Stagwell’s prestigious global network and look forward to fostering collaborations with people at the forefront of challenging and transforming the art and science of marketing. As Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, we are poised to leverage our local expertise and contribute our unique insights to enhance data-driven, culturally-relevant marketing solutions that drive business growth worldwide.” – Mazharul H. Chowdhury, Group Managing Director at Arena Media Bangladesh
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- Lodestar Marketing – Bangkok, Thailand
Founded just three years ago, Lodestar Marketing continues to go from strength to strength with their regional, yet local approach. They are the leading Southeast Asia Affiliate & Partnership marketing agency, with the founders having been working in the channel since 2000. They support a number of clients across the region including Puma, Kaspersky, Allianz Insurance and many more.
“This is an extremely exciting partnership for us, giving Lodestar Marketing direct access to companies within Stagwell and vice versa to offer channel support and growth. We look forward to the opportunities to help drive additional revenue for clients within the group.” – Jesper Kauth, Managing Partner at Lodestar Marketing
- R&D Online Marketing Services – Beijing, China
R&D Online Marketing Services, founded in 2001, is a tech-forward digital agency that provides end-to-end brand storytelling and sales integration services in the social media and ecommerce domain. The team collaborates across industry sectors with brands including China Telecom, Maybelline, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft and Schwarzkopf.
“I am thrilled about our affiliate partnership with Stagwell. This collaboration allows us to leverage Stagwell’s expansive global network and innovative marketing solutions, extending our services within China and beyond. By riding this trend, we are poised to help Chinese brands venture into the overseas market, bringing their unique value propositions to a global audience. Together with Stagwell, we are committed to driving growth and success for our clients in the international arena.” – Tony Tang, Managing Partner at R&D Online Marketing Services
SOURCE: PRNewswire