MARKETECH APAC to celebrate marketing innovation excellence in APAC with inaugural "NEXT Awards 2025"

SINGAPORE, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MARKETECH APAC, a marketing-centric media company serving the marketing and advertising industry in Asia-Pacific, has announced the launch of its inaugural NEXT Awards 2025, a groundbreaking celebration of excellence, innovation, and creativity in the ever-evolving marketing industry.

The awards, which serves as the pinnacle of its What's NEXT in Marketing series, celebrate the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, providing a stage to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, teams, agencies, and organisations driving the industry's future.

An Overview of the Awards Process

The NEXT Awards 2025 features 49 subcategories, spanning the main categories 'Marketing Campaigns', 'Agencies', 'Individuals', 'Teams', and the 'Grand Prix'.

Moreover, the awards will feature a tournament-style competition, where the Bronze, Silver, and Gold winners from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines progress to the grand finale, where they will once again compete at the NEXT Awards 2025 Asia-Pacific, set to take place in Singapore on 27 November 2025. Meanwhile, entries from Singapore bypass the local round and are evaluated directly at the Asia-Pacific level.

In addition, Singapore entrants will have the chance to win a national winner award, which will be awarded during the NEXT Awards Asia Pacific.

Key Dates

Key dates for the award submissions and gala night are as follows:

â—     NEXT Awards 2025 Indonesia

• Early Bird Entries Deadline: 16 May 2025
• Entries Deadline: 16 June 2025
• Judging Period: 26 June – 9 July 2025
• Finalists Announcement: 8 August 2025
• Awards Night: 18 September 2025

â—     NEXT Awards 2025 Philippines

• Early Bird Entries Deadline: 18 June 2025
• Entries Deadline: 18 July 2025
• Judging Period: 28 July – 8 August 2025
• Finalists Announcement: 19 August 2025
• Awards Night: 8 October 2025

â—     NEXT Awards 2025 Malaysia

• Early Bird Entries Deadline: 4 July 2025
• Entries Deadline: 6 August 2025
• Judging Period: 13-26 August 2025
• Finalists Announcement: 2 September 2025
• Awards Night: 23 October 2025

â—     NEXT Awards 2025 Singapore & Asia-Pacific

• Early Bird Entries Deadline: 5 August 2025
• Entries Deadline: 5 September 2025
• Judging Period: 15-26 September 2025
• Finalists Announcement: 6 October 2025
• Awards Night: 27 November 28 2025

Judging Process

The judging process for each of the main categories is as follows:

Marketing Categories

• Objective (20%)
• Strategy (25%)
• Execution (25%)
• Results (30%)

Agencies Categories

• Performance (25%)
• Culture (25%)
• Innovation (25%)
• Influence (25%)

Individual Categories

• Business Contributions (35%)
• Leadership (35%)
• Industry Influence (30%)

Team Categories

• Team Culture (35%)
• Business Innovation (35%)
• Team Performance (30%)

Joven Barceñas, founder and CEO of MARKETECH APAC, said, "Innovation in marketing is more than a trend—it's the heartbeat of progress. The NEXT Awards 2025 is a tribute to those who challenge conventions, spark bold ideas, and lead purposefully. It's about recognising the visionaries who turn challenges into opportunities, and campaigns into movements. By spotlighting these pioneers, we fuel a culture of excellence and inspire the entire industry to reach higher, move faster, and create impact that resonates far beyond the brief."

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact sales@marketech-apac.com; for judging opportunities, please contact Anna Mamaid at anna.mamaid@marketech-apac.com; and for nominations, please contact Chris Cariaga at chris.cariaga@marketech-apac.com.

This press release is done in conjunction with PR Newswire, an event partner of What's NEXT in Marketing: Singapore 2025, an industry conference organised by MARKETECH APAC.

About MARKETECH APAC

MARKETECH APAC is a marketing-centric media company that aims to create an ecosystem for all marketing industry stakeholders such as brands, agencies, tech companies, media, platforms, and SMEs, to have an equal voice to share and learn from one another. It also envisions creating a well-connected marketing community in the Asia- Pacific region.

Moreover, the company centres on delivering quality content such as the latest news, reports, trends, conversations and insights which can be classified under four main pillars: MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY, PLATFORMS, and SME; as well as listen and cater to the different voices in the APAC region: Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and ANZ.

For Media Inquiries:

Ivy Diane Alamo
Manager - Awards & Marketing at MARKETECH APAC
ivy.alamo@marketech-apac.com

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MARKETECH APAC to celebrate marketing innovation excellence in APAC with inaugural "NEXT Awards 2025"

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dar Global (LSE: DAR), the London-listed international luxury real estate developer, announced today the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, marking its third prestigious collaboration with The Trump Organization in Saudi Arabia. Valued at over USD 1 billion, this landmark development, strategically located within the expansive Amaya development along King Abdulaziz Road, is poised to redefine luxury urban living in Jeddah's thriving real estate landscape, following the successful launch of Trump Tower Jeddah in December 2024.

 

Residential offerings include fully furnished 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Trump Executive Residences; premium 2, 3, and 4-bedroom Trump Park Residences; and exclusive 4-bedroom Trump Townhouses. Together with thoughtfully designed home offices, premium retail, and curated dining, the project redefines modern living by blending convenience and luxury into a single, connected destination. Optional rental management services further enhance the appeal for international owners seeking a turnkey ownership experience.

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, commented: "Expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia with Trump Plaza Jeddah underscores our commitment to world-class quality and iconic design. This project reflects the strength of our relationship with Dar Global and our confidence in Jeddah as a dynamic, globally relevant city. Trump Plaza Jeddah will set a new benchmark for integrated urban destinations."

Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, added: "The launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah represents a major milestone in our Saudi portfolio. This is not a single-use development, but a carefully curated urban ecosystem designed for global residents who want to live, work, and connect within the best address in Jeddah. Anchored by a private park and supported by world-class amenities, Trump Plaza Jeddah introduces a new model for modern city living in the Kingdom."

Central to the lifestyle offering is the exclusive 4,000-square-metre Vitality Club, with golf simulators, a spa, sports medicine and recovery facilities, swimming pools, dining, and high-performance wellness spaces. Destination retail and dining, including Trump Grill, Trump Daily, an artisan bakery, and a fitness pro shop, reinforce its positioning as a district day and night.

Located at the heart of the 1,000,000-square-metre Amaya development, Trump Plaza Jeddah anchors a new, highly integrated urban district that reflects the Kingdom's growing prominence as a global real estate destination, supported by foreign-ownership incentives, a 0% capital gains tax, and accelerated infrastructure investment.

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DAR GLOBAL AND THE TRUMP ORGANISATION EXPAND SAUDI PORTFOLIO WITH USD 1BN TRUMP PLAZA JEDDAH