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Perspective Strategies retains luxury automotive PR mandate

Perspective Strategies retains luxury automotive PR mandate

Perspective Strategies has been reappointed as the public relations agency for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, following a competitive pitch.

The agency first secured the account in 2022 and has been on retainer since 2023. After a formal pitch in October 2025, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia re-elected it in December, securing a renewed two-year mandate from January 2026 to December 2027, as the agency told Telum Media.

"Renewing our partnership with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is an exciting step for Perspective Strategies, allowing us to move beyond execution and provide more intuitive, strategic counsel," commented Tan May Lee, Partner & Executive Director at Perspective Strategies.

She further mentioned that with this renewal, the agency looks forward to delivering fresh, purposeful ideas - crafting narratives that not only amplify visibility but also build lasting trust and loyalty for the Mercedes-Benz brand. For May Lee, the partnership represents both continuity and evolution: strengthening ties with an iconic brand while advancing Perspective Strategies’ growth ambitions within Malaysia’s competitive PR landscape.

(Picture: Perspective Team at the launch of the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC) 

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