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Saturday, June 6, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens three properties across Mexico, Texas, and Tokyo simultaneously.

PLATINUM

Goldman Sachs / WPP / Publicis / Omnicom 📈

Goldman Sachs sells WPP, buys Publicis and Omnicom in one note.

GOLD

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Four Seasons opens two private-residences markets: DC and Ras Al Khaimah.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 11 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Ari Emanuel / MARI 📈

MARI acquires majority stake in Bucket Listers for live-event holding consolidation.

PLATINUM

Bear Meets Eagle On Fire / Telstra 📈

Bear Meets Eagle wins Grand Prix for Telstra film craft at Cannes Lions 2025.

GOLD

Kygo / Palm Tree Residences

Kygo's Palm Tree Residences Miami launches sales in June, branded lifestyle entry.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens three properties across New York, Tokyo, Baja. Urban expansion confirmed.

PLATINUM

Donald Trump Jr. 📈

Executive Branch private club launches with $500,000 membership fee and waiting list.

GOLD

Cannes Film Market

Cannes 2026: 40,000 film professionals, 4,000 projects, millions in deal volume confirmed.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH closes Belmond acquisition, appoints Stéphane Rinderknech to lead hospitality.

PLATINUM

Bear Meets Eagle On Fire / Telstra 📈

Bear Meets Eagle On Fire wins Grand Prix for Telstra at Cannes Lions 2025.

GOLD

Destination NSW

Destination NSW rebrands Sydney tourism around emotion, not postcard geography.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens New York flagship, Texas ranch, Mexico resort in 12 months.

PLATINUM

Virtuoso 📈

Virtuoso luxury travel sales surge; U.S. defies inbound tourism decline.

GOLD

Virtuoso

Kara Glamore appointed GM, Australia & New Zealand for Virtuoso.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 11 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Accenture Song 📈

Accenture Song acquired Superdigital, retired Unlimited brand entirely.

PLATINUM

Interluxe Group 📈

Interluxe acquired adMixt and Quinn in consecutive moves. $2B+ luxury marketing platform now.

GOLD

1 Hotel Tokyo

1 Hotel Tokyo opened with 1,500 potted plants. Lifestyle proposition, not lodging.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Global Yacht Charter Market 📈

Yacht charter market hits $12.1B by 2030 on celebrity-driven demand surge.

PLATINUM

Knight Frank / Ultra-Wealthy Spending 📈

Ultra-wealthy shift to mobile lifestyle: superyachts and private jets dominate 2026.

GOLD

MyGreekCharter

High-tech floating villas reshape Greek yacht charter positioning after MEDYS inspection.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson Holdings 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental.

PLATINUM

Rosewood Hong Kong 📈

Rosewood Hong Kong named world's best hotel for 2025.

GOLD

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Susan Credle receives Lion of St Mark lifetime achievement award.

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental for £2.05/share.

PLATINUM

Paramount / Skydance 📈

Paramount secured $110B Warner Bros. deal backed by Saudi PIF, Abu Dhabi, Qatar funds.

GOLD

Goldman Sachs / WPP plc

Goldman Sachs initiated WPP at 'sell'; Publicis and Omnicom at 'buy'.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Paramount Skydance 📈

Paramount Skydance locked $110B Warner Bros. deal with Middle East capital.

PLATINUM

Hermès 📈

Hermès raised Birkin prices in the U.S. citing Trump tariffs explicitly.

GOLD

Cannes Lions

India posted 14 wins on day three of Cannes Lions 2025.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH closes Belmond acquisition, appoints Stéphane Rinderknech as hospitality lead.

PLATINUM

Accenture 📈

Accenture acquires Superdigital; retires Unlimited brand identity.

GOLD

Interluxe Group

Interluxe acquires Quinn and adMixt; luxury marketing platform expands 2X.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Strategic / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental International.

PLATINUM

Cannes Lions 2025 📈

India's creative agencies claimed 14 medals on a single day at Cannes Lions 2025.

GOLD

Bec McCall / We Were Here

Group Creative Director Bec McCall launches independent studio We Were Here.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH closes $2.6B Belmond acquisition, appoints Stéphane Rinderknech.

PLATINUM

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman expands to New York, Beverly Hills, Mexico, Texas, and Japan in 18 months.

GOLD

Siam Piwat Group

Siam Piwat launches global luxury partnerships to capture $500M+ category.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens New York flagship, Texas ranch, Mexico resort, and Japan farm in 18 months.

PLATINUM

Netflix 📈

Netflix locked two Cannes acquisitions in opening days. First animated, then Spanish-language drama.

GOLD

Four Seasons Private Residences

Four Seasons Private Residences closed $5M in sales within 92 hours in New Orleans.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Strategic Holdings / Mandarin Oriental International 📈

Jardine Strategic completed $3.2B acquisition of Mandarin Oriental.

PLATINUM

Ker & Downey Africa 📈

Ker & Downey released 2025 UHNW travel intelligence report on Africa.

GOLD

Accenture Song

Accenture Song acquired Superdigital for $380M to expand influencer marketing.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

WPP 📈

WPP consolidates into four units, targets £500M savings by 2028.

PLATINUM

Singapore Tourism Board & UnionPay International 📈

Singapore Tourism Board renews UnionPay partnership for Chinese visitor capture.

GOLD

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong launches HK$20M dragon boat campaign for 50th anniversary.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

InterContinental Hotels Group 📈

IHG acquired Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas for undisclosed sum.

PLATINUM

Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin 📈

Tyko Capital funded $870M construction loan for Lake Austin Four Seasons.

GOLD

Mandarin Oriental Residences, Miami

Two Mandarin Oriental Miami penthouses sold for nearly $100M combined.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson Holdings 📈

Jardine Strategic completes acquisition of Mandarin Oriental for £3.2B.

PLATINUM

Rosewood Hong Kong 📈

Rosewood Hong Kong named world's best hotel for 2025 by CNN.

GOLD

PubMatic & Amnet

PubMatic and Amnet launch first agentic ad campaign in France using Claude.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

WPP 📈

WPP consolidates into four units, targets £500M in annual savings by 2028.

PLATINUM

Singapore Tourism Board + UnionPay International 📈

Singapore Tourism Board renews UnionPay partnership to unlock Chinese payment corridors.

GOLD

Singapore Tourism Board + Xiaohongshu Business

Singapore Tourism Board signs MOU with Xiaohongshu to capture Chinese Gen-Z affluent.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Paramount / Skydance 📈

Paramount confirms $110B Warner Bros. deal backed by Gulf sovereign wealth.

PLATINUM

Alpine / Gucci 📈

Gucci becomes Alpine's F1 title sponsor for $150 million through 2027.

GOLD

Bec McCall / We Were Here

Former HERO group CD McCall launches independent creative studio We Were Here.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson Holdings 📈

Jardine Strategic completes Mandarin Oriental acquisition, securing $3.3B luxury portfolio.

PLATINUM

Singapore Tourism Board & UnionPay International 📈

Singapore Tourism Board renews UnionPay partnership to lock Chinese payment flows.

GOLD

Singapore Tourism Board & Xiaohongshu Business

Singapore Tourism Board signs Xiaohongshu MOU to capture Gen-Z Chinese traveler intent.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Paramount / Saudi PIF / Abu Dhabi L'Imad / Qatar Investment Authority 📈

Middle East sovereign wealth funds back $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

PLATINUM

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens in New York, Texas ranch, Baja, and Japan within 18 months.

GOLD

Accenture Song

Accenture Song acquired Superdigital, retired Unlimited brand entirely.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Japan National Tourism Organization 📈

Japan crossed 42.8M foreign tourists in fiscal 2025, ahead of all forecasts.

PLATINUM

Gucci & Alpine Racing F1 📈

Gucci becomes Alpine's title sponsor for $150M starting 2027.

GOLD

Dubai Branded Residences Market

Dubai branded-residences sales hit $16.3B in 2024, up 43% YoY.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Singapore Private Members' Club Sector 📈

Singapore members' clubs rebound post-1880, S$30M Vanta opens December.

PLATINUM

Netflix 📈

Netflix secures worldwide rights to Cannes animated feature In Waves.

GOLD

Singapore Tourism Board

STB 3D billboard campaign positions Singapore as top destination in Shanghai.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental.

PLATINUM

WPP 📈

WPP raised full-year guidance on booming digital demand.

GOLD

Accenture Song

Accenture Song acquired three creative shops across SEA and U.S. this year.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Cannes Film Festival / Marché du Film 📈

Cannes 2026 processes $millions across 4,000 projects with 40,000 film professionals.

PLATINUM

Netflix 📈

Netflix closes U.S. acquisition of Cannes breakout 'La Bola Negra' after heated bidding.

GOLD

Luxbox

Luxbox secures French distribution deal for Cannes-bound 'I'll Be Gone in June.'

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Publicis Groupe 📈

Publicis installs Javier Campopiano as Leo Constellation CCO, Americas and Iberia.

PLATINUM

McDonald's 📈

McDonald's deploys soccer legends roster for 2026 World Cup campaign.

GOLD

Plot AI

Plot raises $10M to scale AI agents that parse social video.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Omnicom Group 📈

Omnicom closed the $13B acquisition of Interpublic. The advertising hierarchy reset.

PLATINUM

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens its first Mexico property in August. Amanvari claims three miles of swimmable shoreline.

GOLD

Banyan Group

Banyan Group revenue up 25% year-on-year. Residences segment hit record volume.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Omnicom Group 📈

Omnicom closed $13B acquisition of Interpublic, creating largest ad firm.

PLATINUM

Four Seasons Hotels and Residences 📈

Four Seasons sold 80 percent of Mumbai Worli residences pre-opening.

GOLD

Four Seasons Hotels and Residences / ALAIN

Four Seasons and ALAIN broke ground on Abu Dhabi beachfront residences.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Interluxe Group / North & Warren 📈

Interluxe and North & Warren acquire Quinn for undisclosed luxury comms platform consolidation.

PLATINUM

Prada Beauty / Avolta 📈

Prada Beauty stages experiential activation at Madrid Airport with Avolta, reframes fragrance discovery.

GOLD

Experiential Marketing Industry

Experiential agencies retain 30% to 50% of annual clients; repeat rehires signal trust consolidation.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Banyan Group 📈

Banyan Group revenue up 25% to S$477.4M, residences segment sets record.

PLATINUM

Dubai Real Estate Market 📈

Dubai branded residences hit $16.3B in sales, surge 43% in 2024.

GOLD

Nike, Lacoste, Essity

Nike, Lacoste, Essity take Film Grands Prix at Cannes Lions.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Publicis Groupe and Omnicom Group 📈

Publicis and Omnicom call off merger after regulatory pushback.

PLATINUM

Hong Kong Tourism Board 📈

HKTB launches 'Only in Hong Kong' global campaign to restore tourism.

GOLD

Aman Resorts

Aman opens first Mexico property, Amanvari, with three miles of private shoreline.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Omnicom Group 📈

Omnicom closed its $13B acquisition of Interpublic, reshaping global advertising.

PLATINUM

Four Seasons Private Residences 📈

Four Seasons opened Mumbai residences with 80% units presold in Worli.

GOLD

Four Seasons and ALAIN

Four Seasons and ALAIN broke ground on Abu Dhabi beachfront private residences.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Omnicom Group 📈

Omnicom closed IPG acquisition for $13B, reshaping ad hierarchy.

PLATINUM

Banyan Group 📈

Banyan Group posted 25% revenue growth; residences surged S$477.4M.

GOLD

Dubai Real Estate Market

Branded residences in Dubai hit $16.3B in sales; 43% surge YoY.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Hermès 📈

Hermès raised prices on $10,000+ bags. Demand did not move.

PLATINUM

Aman 📈

Aman opened Amanvari in Baja Sur California this August.

GOLD

Accenture Song

Accenture Song acquired Superdigital. Influencer marketing is consolidating.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Omnicom Group 📈

Omnicom closed $13B acquisition of Interpublic, creating largest ad firm.

PLATINUM

Accenture Song 📈

Accenture Song acquired Superdigital for undisclosed influencer-marketing expansion.

GOLD

Accenture / Droga5

Accenture acquired SOKO to expand Droga5 into Brazil, strengthening regional creative.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic acquired Mandarin Oriental for $3.2B, sealing Asia's luxury consolidation.

PLATINUM

Cannes Film Festival / International Cinema 📈

Cannes pivots to auteurs as Hollywood retreats, zero major US premieres this year.

GOLD

Aman Resorts

Aman opened Amanvari in Baja California, first Mexico property with three miles of private shoreline.

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Branded Residences (Asia Market) 📈

Asia's branded residences hit $26.6B market value as luxury real estate accelerates

PLATINUM

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours 📈

Scenic enters Virtuoso as Americas regional partner, declining global membership

GOLD

India's Creative Industry

India swept 14 medals on day three of Cannes Lions 2025, largest single-day haul

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Hermès 📈

Hermès raises prices again after 17.5% Q4 sales surge despite tariff warnings

PLATINUM

TAG Heuer 📈

TAG Heuer named Monaco Grand Prix title sponsor—first in 97 years

GOLD

Aman Residences

First Aman-branded residence at The Skywaters sold for $6,501 psf

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 11 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Strategic / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic completes Mandarin Oriental acquisition, delists hotel group.

PLATINUM

WPP 📈

WPP raises full-year outlook on booming digital demand surge.

GOLD

Thomas Yang / Leo Singapore

DDB Singapore ECD Thomas Yang departs after 16 years for Leo Singapore role.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 11 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH closed its $2.6B acquisition of Belmond, the largest luxury hospitality play.

PLATINUM

Accenture Song 📈

Accenture Song acquired three creative shops in 6 months across SEA and US.

GOLD

ZALORA

Fashion e-commerce giant ZALORA appointed Elias Pour as new CMO, overseeing 150 people.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Cannes Lions 📈

Cannes Lions 2025 announces Grand Prix winners across creative categories.

PLATINUM

Discover Puerto Rico 📈

Discover Puerto Rico launches sensory-driven global campaign tied to consumer psychology.

GOLD

Chloé

Chloé appoints Valérie Leberichel as Chief Marketing Officer.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 10 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Ultra-Luxury Expeditions Sector 📈

Ultra-wealthy now prefer private expeditions over traditional resort bookings.

PLATINUM

Knight Frank UHNW Wealth 📈

Knight Frank maps 2026 ultra-wealthy spending: experiential categories surge.

GOLD

Billionaire Travel Patterns

Billionaires' preferred holiday rotation now maps to Caribbean yachting and Alpine seasons.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Russia / China Tourism Partnership 📈

Russia displaces Japan, Korea, Thailand as top source of China tourism in 2026.

PLATINUM

Japan Tourism Board 📈

Japan inbound tourism hits ¥8 trillion in 2024 despite regional competition.

GOLD

Louis Vuitton / Formula 1

Louis Vuitton becomes title sponsor of Monaco Grand Prix 2026–2031.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Louis Vuitton & Formula 1 📈

Louis Vuitton named title sponsor of Monaco Grand Prix.

PLATINUM

Brand USA 📈

Brand USA launches 'America the Beautiful' global tourism campaign.

GOLD

Visit Napa Valley

Visit Napa Valley reframes luxury as personal choice in new ad push.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 📈

Four Seasons opens standalone residences in Washington, DC and Mumbai simultaneously.

PLATINUM

Banyan Group 📈

Banyan Group FY25 revenue up 25%, residences segment drives record profit.

GOLD

Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay

Four Seasons Bahrain Bay handover begins. Gulf market confirms residential preference.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Gucci / Kering 📈

Gucci becomes Formula 1's first luxury fashion title sponsor.

PLATINUM

Dubai real estate / branded residences market 📈

Dubai branded residences hit $16.3B in 2024, up 43% year-over-year.

GOLD

Banyan Group

Banyan Group revenue up 25% to S$477.4M; residences segment hits record.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH closed $2.6B Belmond acquisition, locked 45 luxury properties.

PLATINUM

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours 📈

Scenic joined Virtuoso as Americas partner, explicitly no global expansion.

GOLD

Flywire Corporation

Flywire entered Virtuoso's global luxury travel network.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens urban flagships in New York, Beverly Hills, Mexico, Texas simultaneously.

PLATINUM

CDL Hospitality REIT 📈

CDL H-REIT acquires first Maldives resort from Banyan Tree Holdings.

GOLD

The Address Collective

Irish luxury group opens second property; Glasgow next after Dublin flagship.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 13 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman launches three properties across Mexico, Texas, and New York in 18 months.

PLATINUM

Cannes Lions 2025 📈

India's creative industry won 14 medals on day three of Cannes Lions 2025.

GOLD

Netflix

Netflix acquired animated feature 'In Waves' at Cannes 2026 for worldwide distribution.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH completes $2.6B acquisition of Belmond luxury hotels.

PLATINUM

WPP 📈

WPP raises full-year outlook on surging digital client demand.

GOLD

Publicis Groupe

Sadoun blames rivals for 'most negative news cycle since Covid.'

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Cannes Lions / Global Creative Industry 📈

India scored 14 medals on day three alone at Cannes Lions 2025.

PLATINUM

Essity / Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO 📈

Essity's #WombStories won a fourth Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2025.

GOLD

Spotify

Spotify won three awards including a gold lion at Cannes Lions 2023.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Strategic / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental. Full delisting.

PLATINUM

Singapore Tourism Board 📈

STB distributed $4M across 10 fresh marketing campaigns. Global reach.

GOLD

Xiaohongshu Business / Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Tourism Board signed MOU with Xiaohongshu to capture Chinese travelers.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson Holdings 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental for undisclosed sum.

PLATINUM

Publicis Groupe 📈

Publicis and Omnicom call off $22.7B merger. Deal terminated officially.

GOLD

WPP plc

WPP raises full-year outlook on booming digital demand. Competitors scramble.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Soho House 📈

Soho House completes $2.7B take-private deal. Ashton Kutcher joins board.

PLATINUM

AB InBev 📈

AB InBev wins Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year. Again.

GOLD

Accenture Song

Accenture Song acquires Superdigital for social-first creator capabilities.

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson Holdings 📈

Jardine Strategic completed Mandarin Oriental acquisition, taking the brand private.

PLATINUM

Aman Resorts 📈

Aman opens three properties across U.S., Mexico, and Japan within months.

GOLD

Gucci & Alpine F1

Gucci pays Alpine $150M for 2027 F1 title sponsorship.

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

LVMH 📈

LVMH completed $2.6B acquisition of Belmond luxury hotels.

PLATINUM

Siam Piwat Group 📈

Siam Piwat launches global partnerships to capture luxury market.

GOLD

Waldorf Astoria Tokyo

Waldorf Astoria Tokyo opens 2027; Tokyo luxury pipeline strengthens.

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Jardine Matheson / Mandarin Oriental 📈

Jardine Strategic completed acquisition of Mandarin Oriental International.

PLATINUM

Prada Beauty / Avolta 📈

Prada Beauty launches immersive Spring Market concept at Madrid Airport.

GOLD

ZALORA

Fashion e-commerce giant ZALORA appoints Elias Pour as new CMO.

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 📈

Four Seasons launches standalone Las Vegas residences, debuts 2026.

PLATINUM

India's Creative Industry at Cannes Lions 2025 📈

India wins 14 medals on day three alone at Cannes Lions 2025.

GOLD

Essity (Bodyform, Libresse) via Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO

Essity's "#WombStories" claims fourth Grand Prix at Cannes Lions.

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 Leads 12 Quick Hits

DIAMOND

Paramount / Skydance 📈

Middle East funds commit $24B to Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.

PLATINUM

Interluxe Group / North & Warren 📈

Interluxe and North & Warren acquire Quinn to consolidate luxury marketing communications.

GOLD

Anantara

Anantara opens first U.S. hotel in Miami with helipad and longevity center.