Analysis

7 hours ago

Martin Sorrell on 'lack of strategy' at Omnicom and why WPP should be 'broken up'

In an interview with Campaign Germany, the 80-year-old S4 Capital chief executive took aim at rivals, fielded questions about his own holding company and made predictions about the future of adland.

15 hours ago

40 Under 40 2024: Titipun Tubthong, Brilliant & Million

Championing clever uses of AI, Tubthong is transforming businesses through creativity and technology while fostering innovation at every step.

19 hours ago

Should brands compensate consumers for their data?

As brands increasingly adopt tactics to collect first-party data, questions arise about the value of compensating consumers for their data and how such practices might influence customer loyalty and trust.

1 day ago

1000 Media: Can Nas Daily’s storytelling magic shake up Indian marketing?

Nuseir Yassin’s latest digital marketing company bets on fast, AI-powered, emotion-driven storytelling to help brands break through digital clutter—starting with India.

1 day ago

Which agency was crowned the global new-business winner in 2024?

Publicis Media edges closer but is unable to knock the Omnicom shop from the top.

1 day ago

'The holding company model has been broken for a long time': MediaSense CEO

Fresh off two major acquisitions in 2024, Jamie Posnanski unpacks why the traditional agency-supplier model needs an overhaul, combating transformation fatigue, and why so few clients believe their agency models are fit for purpose.

1 day ago

Advertisers of the month in Malaysia: Watsons, Milo, and Nivea

The three brands led advertising awareness gains in Malaysia during the month of January, with Watsons’ Chinese New Year campaign achieving the highest visibility.

1 day ago

Time to Nike-ify DEI

Why we need to rescue the concept of 'merit' from being solely a Trump card.

2 days ago

Can ads make us feel something, even if they can’t change the world?

The best ads are not just about sales; they resonate deeply with consumers, says the co-founder and creative director of Itch.

2 days ago

Santander on its shift to one global agency, why it picked Publicis and how ‘data is key’

Bank has been rethinking its $1 billion-a-year spend on advertising and communications to drive consistency and effectiveness in age of AI.

2 days ago

40 Under 40 2024: Tim Lindley, VaynerMedia

Lindley’s work at VaynerMedia, balancing strategic vision and growth with empathetic leadership, makes him a standout figure in the APAC marketing landscape.

2 days ago

How indies are closing the gap between holding companies

In a true David vs. Goliath battle, nimble independent agencies are defying the "bigger is better" narrative, winning top clients and industry awards with smart investments, speed, and agility.

3 days ago

What India's streaming shakeup means as JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge into JioHotstar

Despite its strengths, the new entity’s biggest challenge will be getting its pricing right in a highly cost-conscious market.

Feb 14, 2025

Creative Minds: Sally Anderson is always asking 'how can we make it better?'

Meet Australian creative Sally Anderson who moved to Beijing over a decade ago to take on the challenge of shaping a new generation of brands.

Feb 14, 2025

2025 salary benchmarks: Marketing, creative, comms

MCG Talent unveils its salary benchmarks for industry roles in Hong Kong and Singapore, with junior talent equipped with AI expertise expected to be given more opportunities this year.

Feb 14, 2025

APAC Gen Z harnessing AI to play Cupid: Tinder

According to a new report on modern dating by Tinder, young adults are embracing AI and changing relationship norms as they search for meaningful connections in a digital age.

Feb 14, 2025

Troy Ruhanen: 'I wouldn't have taken OAG job if it was all about efficiency and smashing things'

The Omnicom Advertising Group chief executive explains the value of bringing various agency brands together within one structure, discusses his working style and insists that reports of the industry's demise are greatly exaggerated.

Feb 13, 2025

Budgets 2025: Retail media and CTV will dominate adspend

The industry is poised for significant growth in 2025, fuelled by robust digital revenues and shifting consumer behaviours that could see budgets moving to social platforms and retail networks over traditional channels. Media experts weigh in.

Feb 13, 2025

The boys’ club still runs Australian advertising—and we’re done pretending otherwise

Déjà vu and disappointment: W+K Sydney's all-male team exposes the hollow promises of diversity in adland, writes Jet Swain, who calls for an end to "lip service."

Feb 12, 2025

How Knorr used retail media to drive conversions

CASE STUDY: Unilever brand Knorr teamed up with The Trade Desk and foodpanda on a retail-data campaign that achieved more than 12.9 million impressions, exceeding the brand's goal by more than 70%.