Independent communications agency Bud Communications has officially expanded into the Philippines with the launch of its Manila office, marking a significant step in its Southeast Asia growth strategy. The new office will be led by Kiana Carreon, who has been promoted to Account Director, Philippines, and will drive Bud?ÇÖs presence in the region?ÇÖs dynamic creative market.Carreon, who joined Bud in 2022, quickly distinguished herself through strategic leadership across sectors like consumer, tech, automotive, and healthcare. Prior to Bud, she worked at Ogilvy Philippines as Account Manager, earning recognition for impactful brand work. Her promotion reflects Bud?ÇÖs focus on growing talent from within and investing in local leadership.The launch follows Bud?ÇÖs successful partnerships in the Philippines with long-term clients like ACMobility (Ayala Corporation?ÇÖs automotive division) and Axelum Resources Corp, a leading coconut product manufacturer. Both clients have renewed and expanded their engagement with Bud for a second year?Çöfurther cementing the agency?ÇÖs role as a trusted partner.Founder and CEO Oliver Budgen highlighted the strategic importance of this move: ?Ç£Manila has become an obvious next step for Bud. The Philippines is full of creative energy and commercial opportunity. Partnering with bold brands like ACMobility and Axelum is a real validation of what we?ÇÖre building.?Ç¥Patricia Malay, General Manager for Southeast Asia, added: ?Ç£The Philippines is home to exceptional talent. Our goal is to build teams that truly reflect the pulse of the local market.?Ç¥Expressing her excitement, Carreon shared: ?Ç£I?ÇÖm proud to be launching Bud Manila and shaping work that?ÇÖs meaningful, strategic, and fresh. There?ÇÖs a strong appetite here for communications that move the needle. I look forward to growing our team and our impact.?Ç¥Since its founding in 2020 in Singapore, Bud has rapidly expanded across APAC with offices in Australia, Indonesia, and now the Philippines, supported by a team of over 15 professionals. The agency has tripled in size and worked with both regional disruptors and global clients across fintech, gaming, adtech, health tech, and Web3.This expansion also strengthens Bud?ÇÖs ?Ç£borderless agency model,?Ç¥ enabling local execution with unified regional strategies across Southeast Asia. The Manila office will focus on client servicing, campaign planning, and content execution, all while staying aligned with Bud?ÇÖs broader regional vision.

Bud Communications, a PR and content agency, has set up shop in Australia to strengthen its regional capabilities across Asia Pacific (APAC). The agency will focus on providing both strategic public relations and content creation services, designed to maximize the impact of earned, owned, and paid media channels to help businesses expand their audience reach.Leading the Australian charge is Richie Kenzie, who has been appointed as the country manager for Bud Communications. Kenzie brings a wealth of experience from senior editorial and strategic roles at major publishers and content agencies. He's tasked with spearheading Bud's growth in Australia and driving success for clients in the region."We're entering the Australian market with a clear vision and unwavering commitment to our core values: creativity, integrity, and collaboration," said Kenzie. "Australia is a breeding ground for innovative and dynamic brands, and we're thrilled to partner with them to amplify their stories and achieve exceptional results."Oliver Budgen, founder and CEO of Bud Communications, emphasized the strategic importance of Australia: "Our core mission is to empower founders, leaders, and visionaries who are transforming industries or creating entirely new ones. Australia has always been a key market for our existing clients, so opening an office here feels like a natural and significant step."Since its launch in Singapore in 2020, Bud Communications has established itself as a go-to agency for challenger brands seeking to make a splash. This expansion into Australia builds upon their existing presence in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, where they have a team of 15.The agency has also been bolstering its leadership team. Last September, Patricia Malay joined as Client Services Director and Urvashi Raizada as Content Director, both based in Singapore and reporting directly to Budgen. These appointments further solidify Bud Communications' commitment to growth across APAC.Previously, Malay served as Deputy Managing Director at BCW Global, where she oversaw new business development and client acquisition. She also held various leadership roles at FleishmanHillard, including Global Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.