Regional PR alliance now covers 12 key Asian markets, offering comprehensive communications solutions across the continent.
One Asia Communications (OAC), the premier public relations and marketing alliance of Asia-based owner-operated agencies, today announced a significant expansion of its regional presence with the addition of The Mavericks, a leading Indian reputation and communications consultancy. This strategic partnership extends OAC’s network from 11 countries in Southeast and East Asia to include India, one of Asia’s largest and most dynamic markets.
“With The Mavericks joining our alliance under the leadership of CEO Chetan Mahajan, OAC now has presence in all major countries across Asia,” said Siwon Hahm, Chair of OAC. “This expansion represents a pivotal milestone in our mission to provide seamless, high-quality communications services throughout the region.”
The enhanced OAC network now spans 12 countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This comprehensive coverage enables brands and corporations operating in or entering Asian markets to benefit from OAC’s unparalleled regional reach combined with the deep local expertise and networks of its owner-operator members.
Each of the agencies is owned and operated by seasoned Asian professionals and this unique feature provides us with unparalleled leadership and insight into the world’s largest and most diverse continent. OAC blend global best practices with authentic native contextual intelligence and robust relationship-building capabilities, all customized for individual countries and markets.
- Vietnam: Ivy+Partners
- Cambodia: Two Way PR Co. Ltd.
- China & Hong Kong: Sinclair
- Indonesia: Maverick Indonesia
- Japan: INOUE PUBLIC RELATIONS, Inc.
- Malaysia: Quattro Communications.
- Philippines: Perceptions, Inc.
- Singapore: Distilleri Pte. Ltd
- South Korea: Hahm Partners
- Taiwan: Elite PR Group.
- Thailand: JC & CO COMMUNICATIONS
And now India: The Mavericks!
Chetan Mahajan, CEO of The Mavericks, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are delighted to join OAC and become part of a network of top-tier independent PR agencies united by a common purpose—to provide the best advice and strategies for clients, whether regionally or in their respective markets.”
Founded in 2018, The Mavericks is India’s only pure-play reputation advisory with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata. The firm’s team of over 70 communications professionals delivers integrated marketing communications, crisis management, and insight-driven campaigns. The Mavericks is particularly recognized for its audience-first approach and data-backed strategic capabilities, supported by its proprietary Mavericks Research LAB.
Established in 2023 by Siwon Hahm, OAC stands as the only regional PR network focused on leveraging the experience and networks of owner-operators who recognize the value of pooling resources to help clients navigate Asia’s complex marketplace.
Last year, the Global PR Forum was hosted in Seoul, Korea, gathering more than 100 guests from Korean companies and PR professionals within OAC network. Representing Vietnam, CEO & Founder of Ivy+Partners—Ivy Nhi Chau, shared some key insights on local market and media landscapes, from consumption trends to social media trends, from legacy media to digital media.
As a founding member of OAC, Ivy+Partners is proud to welcome The Mavericks into our growing alliance. With India now represented in the OAC network, we deepen our collective ability to guide brands through Asia’s complexity with greater cultural fluency and strategic precision. At Ivy+Partners, we believe in the power of regional synergy, and The Mavericks’ audience-first, insight-driven approach resonates deeply with our own values. Together, we look forward to building meaningful stories and delivering transformative communications across Asia.
About One Asia Communications
One Asia Communications (OAC) is a strategic alliance of independent, owner-operated public relations and marketing agencies across Asia. Founded in 2023, OAC provides clients with seamless regional communications solutions while maintaining the agility, deep local expertise, and personal commitment that are the hallmarks of owner-operated agencies.
About The Mavericks
The Mavericks is India’s leading reputation advisory firm with a team of over 70 professionals across five cities. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in integrated marketing communications, crisis management, and insight-driven campaigns powered by its proprietary research capabilities.
