SINGAPORE – UM, the global media agency network of Mediabrands, today announced that it has been named Media Agency of Record for Lazada Group, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform and regional flagship of the Alibaba Group.
UM’s remit which covers Southeast Asia markets Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Thailand; will encompass all media duties including strategy, planning, buying, research, and data and analytics for Lazada Group.
The news comes following a competitive pitch review which commenced in March this year, and was held virtually across multiple markets. The UM agency network were praised for their professionalism, their competitiveness, and their ability to transform media excellence into real business results.
“Lazada Group is an exciting company that continue to push boundaries in how they empower brands to connect with consumers”, said Kasper Aakerlund, President UM APAC. “It is a premier retail destination that has redefined the retail experience through world-class technology, and we could not be more thrilled to partner with them on a strategically unified marketing approach that moves beyond conventional media placement.”
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