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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, one of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality management companies, has strengthened its commitment to more sustainable hotel operations through a strategic partnership with SP Group (SP), one of the region’s leading sustainable energy solutions providers.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in ONYX Hospitality Group’s Sustainability Framework and will see both organisations explore the deployment of innovative energy solutions across suitable hotel developments in Thailand, helping reduce carbon emissions, improve operational efficiency and deliver long-term value for hotel owners.

Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the partnership will focus on rolling out energy-efficient technologies, including Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) and renewable energy solutions. This marks SP’s inaugural partnership with a hospitality brand in Thailand. The initiative aims to optimise energy performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact while maintaining the high standards of comfort and service guests expect.

The agreement builds on SP’s successful delivery of ONYX Hospitality Group’s first Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) project in Thailand at Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok, a 429-key hotel located just minutes from Don Mueang International Airport. Designed to serve both business and leisure travellers, the hotel offers extensive meetings and events facilities for up to 800 delegates.

The project involves replacing the existing chiller with high-efficiency equipment while integrating it with an advanced chiller plant management system. This system automates control and optimises energy usage, allowing for better resourcing and greater efficiency.

With a cooling capacity of 1,195 refrigeration tonnes (RT), the new system is expected to achieve more than 40 per cent reduction in energy when operational, as compared to previously. This is equivalent to a reduction of 900,000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity annually, which translates to around THB 4 million in savings a year. Over the 15-year contract, the hotel will also enjoy savings of approximately THB 25.5 million in operating costs while reducing its carbon emissions by 449 tonnes annually – equivalent to removing over 400 cars from the road.

The CaaS project demonstrates how advanced sustainable technologies can significantly improve operational performance while maintaining guest comfort and reliability.

“At ONYX Hospitality Group, sustainability is an integral part of how we operate and grow our business. As cooling represents one of the largest sources of energy consumption in hotels, improving its efficiency is a meaningful step towards reducing our environmental footprint while maintaining the high standards of comfort our guests expect,” said Mr. Somchai Kittikraisak, Vice President, Technical Services, ONYX Hospitality Group.

“Our partnership with SP Group demonstrates how collaboration and innovation can accelerate the adoption of practical sustainability solutions across our portfolio. Beyond improving operational efficiency, this initiative supports our broader ambition to create more responsible hotel operations while delivering long-term value for our owners, guests and communities.”

Mr. Benjamin Tay, Chairman, Singapore Power Energy (Thailand) Limited, added: “We are pleased to partner with ONYX Hospitality Group to advance the adoption of energy-efficient, lower-carbon cooling solutions across its properties in Thailand. As businesses increasingly prioritise energy performance, operational efficiency and sustainability, we look forward to leveraging SP Group’s expertise and regional experience to support ONYX Hospitality Group in achieving its environmental and operational objectives.”

“SP Group’s expertise in green cooling solutions was an important consideration for us. As reliable cooling and heating are essential to hotel operations, improving energy efficiency is an important part of our sustainability efforts. This partnership allows us to enhance the efficiency of our operations while maintaining the comfort our guests expect.” said Mr. Marck Elmenzo, General Manager, Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok.

Following the successful implementation at Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok, both organisations will continue exploring opportunities to deploy sustainable energy solutions across suitable properties in Thailand.

The collaboration supports ONYX Hospitality Group’s Sustainability Framework by accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies that improve operational resilience, reduce environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future for Thailand’s hospitality sector.

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About ONYX Hospitality Group

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in the Asia-Pacific hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers across the region where it has deep expertise. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food & beverage. With six decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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About SP Group

SP Group is a leading utilities provider in Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy through low-carbon, smart solutions. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution networks in Singapore and Australia. As Singapore’s national grid operator, SP Group serves approximately 1.7 million industrial, commercial, and residential customers with world-class transmission, distribution, and market support services.

Beyond traditional utilities, SP Group delivers integrated sustainable energy solutions across Singapore, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. These solutions include district cooling and heating, renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure, and digital energy platforms tailored for districts, communities, and commercial and industrial customers. Since 2022, the company has been supporting Thailand’s green energy transition, with a successful deployment of a district cooling project at the Government Complex Centre Zone C in collaboration with Banpu NEXT, and integrated energy solutions at Rangsit University.

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SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – Flam, an AI interactive content company, has raised US$40 million (S$51 million) in Series B funding led by QED Investors.

Claypond Capital, Martin Chavez, Olivier Pomel, Venky Harinarayan, and Shah Rukh Khan joined the round, with existing investors RTP Global and Dovetail doubling down.

Flam has signed more than 100 enterprise customers in six quarters, including Google, Grab, and KFC. They use Flam’s suite of products for marketing, product visualization, learning and development, entertainment, fan engagement, customer support, and sales. Flam has partnered with Elang Mahkota Teknologi Emtek in Indonesia to bring its technology to brands across Southeast Asia.

“Flam is built on a simple observation. Content has moved in waves, from text to images to video, and every wave flowed one way, creator to viewer. We think interactive is the next default for the internet,” said Shourya Agarwal, Founder of Flam. “The demand was always there. The technology wasn’t. We have made interactivity effortless to build and deploy at enterprise scale.”

Flam holds more than 15 patents and ships three formats.

Flicks are interactive videos that switch person, product, or scene mid-playback, using a patented compression algorithm, delivered programmatically at 50ms time-to-first-buffer. Forge, Flam’s editing model, takes image references and changes only the specified element.

Airboards are high-fidelity 3D content on a camera interface, with touch, voice interactions, and haptic feedback. Flam’s 3D streaming loads them in 300ms, with no app to install. Fable, an image-to-video model, generates the assets as native alpha channel videos.

Visual Agents are human-like characters that hold conversations and take agentic actions. A video call rather than a chat window. Fantom handles facial expression through identity preservation and motion transfer, Finesse handles voice in any language, and Falcon, a 26B-parameter MoE LLM, delivers responses at 30ms time-to-first-token. The pipeline returns an answer in under two seconds.

Nigel Morris, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at QED Investors, said: “Almost every frontier AI content company we see is optimizing what already exists. Flam pointed at something else: how much of the content ecosystem is still untouched. That gap is bigger than most people think, and Flam is the first team we’ve seen with the infrastructure to go after it.”

“The traction was too exceptional to ignore,” said Sandeep Patil, Partner at QED Investors. “Every major shift in internet content has created new platforms and new winners. What tells us Flam will be one is not just the growth rate but also the pace of their AI research and the partners choosing to build on it.”

The capital goes to R&D on Flam’s AI models, expanding the product suite, and scaling enterprise sales globally.

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NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – The 2026 BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi from Saturday to Sunday, bringing together leaders of major emerging economies to promote inclusive global governance, strengthen multilateralism and foster sustainable global economic growth.

When addressing the Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted that this year marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation. It has been 20 years of self-reliance and self-strengthening, and BRICS countries have actively explored development paths suited to their own national conditions, setting an example of self-strengthening through unity among emerging markets and developing countries, Xi said.

On the sidelines of the summit, the People’s Daily released a video titled “Through Xi’s Eyes: Finding the answer to the ‘warmth of BRICS,’” featuring the warmth of multilateral cooperation and how China’s development philosophy resonates across the Global South.

In the video, Busi Mabuza, South African chairperson of the BRICS Business Council, emphasized that emerging nations share a common bond: “Because most of the Global South countries are recently emerging from developing nation status, they understand the importance of not leaving anybody behind.”

“It [BRICS] has opened up relationships in markets that are not just large, but that believe in multilateralism, that believe in supporting BRICS partners through sharing of technology, through sharing of skills,” the chairperson said.

R. Deepak, professor of Chinese studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University who brought stacks of President Xi’s works back from China, observed that Xi’s early years laid the foundation for his people-centered approach and poverty alleviation strategies. Such grassroots governance, Deepak noted, deeply resonates with nations of the Global South that share similar developmental journeys and strive to build a better life for their people.

As the video reflects, for people across Asia, Africa and Latin America, development is not an abstract concept but concrete improvements, from a paved road to a new job. As nations come together for this common goal, the paths to development and modernization open up to more possibilities.

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Hong Kong’s most anticipated social occasion returns – a vibrant celebration of world-class equestrian sport combined with fashion, food, and entertainment, all under one roof.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – Tickets for the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show (LHKIHS) go on sale, ahead of the event’s return to the AsiaWorld-Expo from 29 to 31 January 2027. The Show is back for its third edition, building on the last two successful years that drew audiences from Hong Kong and an expanding base of visitors from the Greater Bay Area, Asia, and beyond, whose share of the audience has grown 75% since the Show’s first year.

The 2027 edition marks LHKIHS’s biggest lifestyle offering yet, with an exciting lineup of shopping, food, and entertainment experiences beyond the arena. This cements how the Show has evolved from a stop on the international showjumping calendar into one of Hong Kong’s anticipated social occasions, where world-class sport meets lifestyle under one roof. Tickets are now available via HK Ticketing, Klook and 01Space; fans can secure access to the best seats at the city’s global meeting point.

Major highlights not-to-miss at the third edition of LHKIHS

LHKIHS is supported by partners who share the passion for bringing world-class sport and lifestyle together including Title Sponsor, Longines. The Swiss watchmaker and a global leader in precision timekeeping also returns as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of LHKIHS.

The Show is further strengthened by Strategic Partner, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC); Official Equine Transport and Founding Partner, Cathay Cargo; Founding Partner, the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China; Major Partner, the AsiaWorld‑Expo; and Dog Agility Sponsor, Airport Authority Hong Kong.

The prestigious 5* international showjumping classes across the three‑day programme will deliver unparalleled sporting excellence to Hong Kong. Each session will feature high‑stakes, thrilling competitions, with top‑tier international athletes and horses competing at the highest level. In 2027, alongside the 5* classes, the competitive line up will also include the Hong Kong Jockey Club Asia Pacific Youth Challenge where young riders from across the region come together in a final to compete for the top prize. Returning to the Show, by popular demand, is the Shetland Pony Grand National andAirport Authority Hong Kong Presents: Hong Kong Dog Agility competition. Merging high‑energy competition with light‑hearted entertainment, they promise a memorable and captivating experience for spectators of all ages.

Further details on the full arena programme, including new additions for 2027, will be announced later this year via the Show website.

Discover an Elevated Showcase of Retail and Entertainment

Outside of the competition arena is the Festival Village, which will turn the Show into a festive playground. Featuring four distinct zones—Equestrian Gear, Lifestyle & Leisure, Fashion & Accessories, and Wine & Gourmet—Festival Village invites visitors to discover new tastes, enjoy live experiences, browse global and homegrown brands, and take part in family-friendly programming in a vibrant social setting. Together, the arena programme and the Festival Village will deliver a full-day experience for all ages, appealing to both equestrian fans and lifestyle entertainment seekers.

In 2027, the Festival Village will bring together an expanded line-up of international and homegrown names, with familiar favourites returning alongside a wave of new additions. Renowned high-performance brand Oakley will make its highly anticipated return after a successful debut in 2026, bringing sports enthusiasts and trendsetters its latest cutting-edge collections. Also returning is Isabelle.C, showcasing Eastern heritage through modern global design that celebrates culture, creativity and conscious luxury.

Meanwhile, adult visitors can indulge in the ultimate experience at the Champagne Taittinger Bar presented by Cathay Cargo, where they savour fine wines and gourmet delights while enjoying some of the best views overlooking the Warm-Up Ring, where elite riders and their horses put the finishing touches on their preparation before entering the competition.

Further additions to the Festival Village experience line-up and activations will be announced in the coming months.

Experience the ultimate convergence of elite equestrian and luxurious lifestyle

Tickets to the Show are now available through LHKIHS official ticketing partner, HK Ticketing, as well as on Klook and 01Space. Starting at HK$200 for Arena Seating tickets visitors can choose from Gold, Silver and Bronze categories, each offering a different vantage point of the arena.

New for this year, LHKIHS introduces the Diamond ticket category, offering guests an enhanced way to experience the excitement and elegance of the Show. With premium seating that provides some of the best views of the arena, Diamond ticket holders will be perfectly placed to enjoy the world-class competition up close. They will also receive exclusive access to the Phoenix Club, the new lively ringside social hub where guests can mingle, unwind and enjoy two complimentary beverages. For guests seeking the ultimate experience, VIP tables offer front-row views of the sporting action paired with an exceptional dining experience in an unforgettable atmosphere.

All tickets provide access to the Festival Village, however, with limited seating available, early booking is strongly encouraged to ensure the best available positions.

Mr Richard Ireland, CEO, Asia, Clarion Events said, “Bringing the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show back for a third year is a proud moment for us. This year, we will go further than ever before, expanding our Festival Village with an exciting new line-up, so that beyond the world-class sport in the arena, every visitor leaves with a truly memorable, multi-sensory experience. Our goal is simple. To make the AsiaWorld-Expo the city’s ultimate destination for sport and lifestyle this coming January.”

Mr Simon Brooks-Ward, CVO CBE TD, Chairman, HPower Group said, “HPower Group has a long history of delivering the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, and returning to Hong Kong with a showcase of this scale for the third year is an unbelievable milestone for us. We are looking forward to witnessing elite international riders and horses competing at the pinnacle of show jumping and athleticism with fans all around the world. By combining such an elite competition with luxurious lifestyle installations, we are delivering an unforgettable, world-class sporting experience that will undoubtedly captivate enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport.”

Mr Patrick Aoun, Longines President and CEO said, “This third consecutive year of supporting the Hong Kong International Horse Show reflects our enduring commitment to the sport of show jumping and to the Hong Kong community. As this event continues to grow into one of the city’s most celebrated sporting and cultural occasions, we’re delighted to see our shared passion for elegance, precision and excellence brought to life both in and out of the arena.”

Visit the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show website to learn more and to stay updated on the latest event schedule and ticketing details: https://www.hongkonghorseshow.com/

Event Opening Hours

Doors Open for Festival Village
29Jan 2027 (Fri)	3:00pm – 9:00pm
30Jan 2027 (Sat)	11:00am – 9:00pm
31Jan 2027 (Sun)	10:00am – 9:00pm

Arena Performances Times
29Jan 2027 (Fri)	5:15pm – 10:00pm
30Jan 2027 (Sat)	1:00pm – 3:50pm; 6:00pm – 9:45pm
31Jan 2027 (Sun)	12:00pm – 3:40pm; 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Box Office

Ticket Category	29Jan 2027 (Fri)		30Jan 2027 (Sat) & 31Jan 2027 (Sun)
	Adult	Concession*	Adult	Concession*
VIP Table^ (includes 8 seats)	HK$40,000
Diamond (includes two complimentary beverages)	HK$1,300	HK$850	HK$1,500	HK$1,050
Gold	HK$1,000	HK$600	HK$1,200	HK$800
Silver	HK$750	HK$400	HK$950	HK$600
Bronze – Zone 1#	HK$300		HK$500
Bronze – Zone 2#	HK$200		HK$350
Wheelchair User and Minder	HK$600		HK$800

^{^}Each table comes with exquisite dining and wine hospitality.

*Concession tickets are available for children (aged 3–17) and elderly (65+). All concession tickets require valid ID proof to be presented upon entry.

#Seating with a restricted sightline to portions of the performance.

Tickets are now available viaHK Ticketing, Klook and 01Space.

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About The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show (LHKIHS) is owned by Clarion Events Asia, with HPower Group providing the Sports and Equestrian Management. LHKIHS will take place at the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from 29 January to 31 January, 2027.

The event will provide a platform for the growing interest in equestrianism in Hong Kong and the region, alongside an entertaining cultural experience for those who are curious about equestrianism but not currently involved in the sport. Attendees from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are expected at the event, which will feature some of the world’s best show jumpers to thrill the audience over the three days of competition.

As well as first-class sporting action, the LHKIHS will feature lifestyle, education, and entertainment elements and an unforgettable shopping and culinary experience in the Festival Village.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – The Carnival Fair, Singapore’s carnival event and rental specialist, is happy to announce that it has crossed 1,200 events delivered since its founding, cementing its position as one of the country’s most trusted names in carnival experiences. The milestone spans a client roster of more than 700 brands, covering corporate functions, school carnivals, birthdays and family gatherings.

Founded in 2019 by Jaylon Lim and Joshua Luah, both of whom cut their teeth working part-time at an events rental company, The Carnival Fair was built on a simple observation: Singapore’s events scene had genuine appetite for a specialist who took carnival experiences seriously, from properly maintained equipment to staff who know how to run a booth and hold a crowd.

That foundation has since grown into a catalogue spanning carnival classics such as ring toss and bouncy castle rental, themed booth setups with custom props and backdrops, and a tech-forward lineup including claw machine rental, racing simulators and VR/AR stations. Clients looking to rent carnival games for a single booth or an entire event footprint can now draw from one of the broadest catalogues in the local market, with carnival food rental options available to round out the experience for guests. The breadth was on full display at flagship events such as the City Harvest Church Christmas Carnival at Suntec City, which drew around 10,000 attendees across a multi-day operation, and the Biotronik “Carnival Around the World” celebration, which paired globally themed food stations with bespoke branding to mark a genuine company milestone.

Underpinning the growth is a price-match guarantee, ensuring clients who find a comparable like-for-like quote from another Singapore provider are never short-changed on price or quality.

Reaching 1,200 events reflects sustained demand from Singapore’s businesses, schools and families for carnival experiences done properly, and marks just the beginning as the company moves further into full event planning rather than rentals alone.

With demand continuing to grow across corporate, education and private segments, The Carnival Fair is expanding its interactive and technology-driven offerings, including holographic claw machines, racing simulators, VR/AR stations and interactive digital games, while deepening partnerships with venues and recurring corporate clients.

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About The Carnival Fair

The Carnival Fair is a Singapore-based carnival event and rental company offering bouncy castle rental, carnival games, inflatables, food stations, photo experiences and interactive tech installations for corporate, school and private events. Businesses and families can rent carnival games and equipment individually or as part of a full carnival package, backed by a price-match guarantee. The company has served more than 700 clients since 2019.

The new 9,300 sq. ft. flexible workspace spans four floors, marking the first Indy by Industrious location in Asia-Pacific and Industrious’ second location in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – Industrious, the world’s best flexible workplace experience company, opens Indy by Industrious at The Chelsea, its first Asia-Pacific location in Sheung Wan. Spanning approximately 9,300 square feet across four floors, the new workspace is the company’s second location in Hong Kong, following Industrious at One Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. The opening responds to sustained demand from Hong Kong’s SME and startup sectors for institutional-grade workspaces that offer flexible terms outside of the traditional Central core.

Targeting clients ranging from independent consultants, hybrid workers, start-ups to SMEs from Hong Kong, Mainland China and other APAC markets, Indy by Industrious offers a vibrant, community-first environment, with a space designed to foster organic connection, autonomy and a productive daily rhythm.

Indy by Industrious at The Chelsea offers 50 private offices, accommodating more than 200 desks and meeting rooms of various sizes. The expansion comes on the back of strong performance across Industrious’ Hong Kong operations, anchored by its first location at One Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay, which currently maintains an occupancy of over 90%.

Streamlined neighbourhood office with global network access

The Sheung Wan location provides move-in-ready private office suites, all equipped with executive standard ergonomic furniture. Members benefit from Industrious’ lifestyle-led workplace experience, including signature monthly breakfasts and social drinks. Dedicated parking spaces are available upon request and members can access Industrious’ network of more than 250 locations globally.

Located at 69 Jervois Street and just a three-minute walk from Sheung Wan MTR station, Indy by Industrious at The Chelsea offers a high-function workspace for small teams seeking reliable infrastructure and flexible work options near Hong Kong’s Central Business District, offering exceptional dining, retail, and transport networks.

‘Asia-Pacific is a key pillar of Industrious’ growth strategy, and we are confident in Hong Kong’s position as a regional business centre,’ said Melvin Vu, Managing Director, Industrious APAC. ‘The Chelsea’s opening marks an important step in our expansion. As our second Hong Kong location, it strengthens our ability to support businesses with flexible, quality workplaces and a network that can grow with their needs across Hong Kong and the region. By working closely with landlords, we are maximising the potential of underutilised real estate and creating greater value for both owners and occupiers.’

Carlos Becil, Chief Product Officer, Industrious added: ‘We are excited to introduce Indy by Industrious to Asia-Pacific, with Hong Kong as our first location in the region. Indy by Industrious is created specifically for agile startups and small teams and brings our industry-leading hospitality to a more flexible neighbourhood setting, giving fast-moving teams a vibrant and community-first workspace with access to the broader Industrious global network​.’

This momentum reflects Industrious’ global growth trajectory following CBRE’s full acquisition in 2025, with 60+ worldwide openings scheduled for 2026 after expanding its global footprint by 58%. Over the next 12 months, the company will grow its regional footprint by over 50%, following the recent unification of former The Great Room locations across APAC under the global Industrious brand.

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About Industrious

Industrious is the world’s leading workplace experience company. We make workplaces welcoming, empowering, and delightful, and create enriching experiences for individuals and teams of all sizes. Our flexible offerings include dedicated offices, turnkey private suites, and on demand access to coworking and meeting spaces. Acquired by CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) in 2025 and founded in 2012, Industrious now operates more than 250 locations across 80+ cities globally, including many of the world’s most iconic properties. For more information, visit industriousoffice.com.

As AI cuts production costs and multiplies the output of small agency teams, a new model is emerging in Singapore: revenue-sharing, where the agency earns only when the client sells.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2026 – For decades, the marketing agency business model has rested on one assumption: producing campaigns is expensive, so clients must pay fixed monthly retainers regardless of results. Artificial intelligence is dismantling that assumption from two directions at once — cutting what it costs an agency to operate, while multiplying what a small team can produce.

The savings start in places clients never see. Administrative work that once consumed billable hours — invoicing and quotations, client reporting, campaign documentation, scheduling and follow-ups — can now run largely on AI systems, stripping overhead out of every account an agency manages.

The bigger shift is in production itself. In video, AI now handles the foundation of the edit — assembling rough cuts, syncing footage, generating captions and preparing ad-ready variations — before a human editor applies the judgment, pacing and finishing that machines can’t. What once took an editor days takes hours. The same applies to design and ad creatives. The result: a small team’s production capacity multiplies while its cost per campaign falls.

That double effect — lower cost, higher capacity — changes what an agency can afford to offer. When servicing an account no longer carries heavy fixed costs, those economics can be passed on to the customer: instead of a large retainer that pays for activity, the agency can charge a minimal base fee and earn its real income as a share of the sales its campaigns generate.

Singapore agency touchmkt has built its business on this model, charging SME clients a low base retainer that roughly covers production, then earning 5–9% of the revenue attributed to its campaigns — tracked through conversion tools that tie each sale back to the ads that produced it.

“The economics simply didn’t work before,” said Charlie Tan, founder of touchmkt. “If every account carries thousands of dollars in production and admin costs, you have to charge for it whether the campaigns perform or not. When AI takes out the cost and multiplies the output, you can afford to be paid on outcomes. For the first time, the agency’s goals and the client’s goals are actually aligned — we only do well when they sell.”

The model does demand discipline: rigorous attribution, and the agency absorbing the risk of campaigns that underperform. But for small businesses long wary of paying retainers for activity rather than results, the direction is clear — AI hasn’t just changed how marketing is made; it’s beginning to change how it’s paid for.

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Touchmarket LLP

touchmkt (TouchMarket LLP) is a Singapore-based growth agency for small and medium businesses, combining on-site videography and photography with AI-assisted content production and performance advertising. The agency builds websites, produces short-form video and branded social content, and manages Meta and Google ad campaigns with full conversion tracking — operating on a performance-based model in which its fees are tied to the sales revenue its campaigns generate. touchmkt works with clients across F&B and catering, education, beauty and skincare, renovation and home services, and professional services in Singapore. Learn more at touchmkt.com or contact biz@touchmkt.com.