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Wunderman Thompson South Asia Bags Creative Mandate For AirAsia  

Wunderman Thompson South Asia has won the creative mandate for AirAsia. According to exchange4media, the agency will be supporting brand strategy and shaping the communications narrative in India.

ShareChat Seeks Stricter Laws Against Foreign Social Media Platforms  

Bengaluru-based social media platform, ShareChat, has written to Union IT minister, seeking stricter laws against foreign social media platforms. As per The Economic Times, the proposed amendments are aimed at making these platforms more accountable for the content that they host.

John Lewis’ MD, Paula Nickolds To Step Down  

John Lewis’ managing director, Paula Nickolds will step down next month after the retail chain reported poor Christmas sales. As per The Guardian, she led the retail chain for three years, during which profits dived.

Prerna Mehrotra Replaces Audrey Kuah As DAN’s Executive Director, Media Group, APAC 

Prerna Mehrotra replaces Audrey Kuah as Dentsu Aegis Network’s executive director, media group, Asia Pacific. As noted by Campaign Asia, she will oversee networks brands within the Singapore Media line of business. Meanwhile, DAN’s APAC head of commercial, SK Biswas is leaving the business to return to India.