Ian Whittaker

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As US slams door, can the rest of the world offer ...

Or is this just another dead end? The party seems to be over, writes Ian Whittaker, as Chinese ecommerce giants scramble amid the US crackdown.

Mar 19, 2025

It's a year of shake-ups in APAC adland

As full-year results roll in, some agencies are gaining momentum while others face headwinds. And with China’s downturn forcing a rethink, where will the next wave of growth come from? Ian Whittaker pens down his thoughts.

Jan 27, 2025

Asian advertising braces for a trade war that may ...

No trade war? That's the good news. The bad news? China's economic struggles could still stifle Asian advertising growth, impacting sectors like luxury goods and automobiles, says analyst Ian Whittaker.

Dec 9, 2024

Omnicom’s Interpublic ambition: A deal that could ...

"This is more about cost synergies than revenue growth," argues Campaign columnist Ian Whittaker. As Omnicom targets Interpublic, is this deal a revolution or a recalibration?

Nov 11, 2024

How Trump's presidency will reshape the global tech ...

The US is not an island. Trump's policies will have far-reaching consequences for the global tech ecosystem, with Asia-Pacific feeling the impact acutely, writes Ian Whittaker.

Oct 28, 2024

What to do about China? The question facing many ...

As China’s economic outlook dims and consumer confidence falters, global advertisers face a tough decision: Keep waiting for a rebound or shift focus to more reliable markets?