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Happy holidays from team Campaign!
As the Campaign Asia-Pacific editorial team takes a holiday bulletin break until January 6th, we bid farewell to 2024 with a poetic roundup of the year's defining marketing moments—from rebrands that rocked to cultural waves that soared.
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Year in review: Biggest brand fails of 2024
From Apple’s cultural misstep to Bumble’s billboard backlash and Jaguar’s controversial rebrand, here’s Campaign’s take on the brands that tripped up in 2024, offering lessons in creativity, cultural awareness, and the ever-tricky art of reading the room.
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What marketers can learn from Gen Z cultures across Asia
EXCLUSIVE: In a new report by Ylab and Hakuhodo Consulting, Gen Zs across eight markets are studied to understand what shapes their purchasing decisions.
Nearly half of marketers eyeing budget cuts: Totem China marketing and media trends 2025
TOP OF THE CHARTS: Totem’s 10th annual report on marketing and media in China highlights key 2025 forecasts, including 48% of brands planning budget cuts and a projected rebound in consumer spending through 2025 and 2026.
Audi China marketers on launch of new EV brand
In an exclusive interview with Campaign, Audi China's marketers spoke about launching an entirely new brand targeted at younger consumers, competing in China's busy EV market, and picking Zheng Qinwen as an ambassador.
Publicis reigns at SEA Agency of the Year 2024
Leo Burnett and BBH Singapore stole the spotlight, as OMD took home media glory.
Omnicom and IPG chiefs on merger: Moving beyond ‘legacy advertising’, $750 million synergies and succession
John Wren and Philippe Krakowsky speak to Campaign.
Agency of the Year 2024 SEA winners: Singapore and Malaysia
Check out the complete winners list from Campaign's final AOY 2024 event for Singapore and Malaysia, as well as several Southeast Asian regional awards with entrants across five markets.
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Adland reacts to Omnicom-IPG mega-merger
The creation of advertising's new superpower has sparked intense debate about the future of marketing services. Campaign speaks to industry figures about what the $25.6 billion deal means for creativity, competition, and clients worldwide.
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Omnicom poised to confirm IPG acquisition and announce leadership
Announcement expected imminently.
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Spikes Asia announces 2025 jury members
Brands including Grab, Meta, TikTok, Unilever, and Warner Music Asia will be represented on the jury for 2025—and Mongolia joins the jury for the first time.
Campaign US unveils new editorial team under leadership of Luz Corona
During a tumultuous time in American media and advertising, the team will provide in-depth reporting on the business and cultural challenges plaguing the industry.
McCann, Famous Innovations lead the charge at South Asia’s Agency of the Year 2024 awards
Also imparting a memorable mark: FCB Kinnect, Havas Media India, OMD, and White Rivers Media with their impressive wins showcasing gold, glory, and game-changing creativity.
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Guardian Malaysia wants you to 'own your beautiful' in wellness campaign
The health and beauty retailer's latest initiative, developed with FCB Shout, challenges traditional notions of beauty.
Agency of the Year 2024 winners: South Asia
Check out the complete winner list for the South Asia region in the 2024 Campaign Agency of the Year awards.
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Campaign expands into Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Launch of Campaign Germany follows Canadian expansion earlier this year.
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Jaguar's contentious rebrand finally gets its car moment, but questions remain
After much heated debate over its 'carless' rebrand and accusations of 'woke' marketing, Jaguar unveils its Type 00 concept car in Miami. But with prices set to surge and a pivot to art-world luxury, some critics are still saying the British marque has gone too far in its reinvention.
Trix van der Vleuten to chair Campaign Global Agency of the Year Awards 2024
Campaign's coveted Global Agency of the Year Awards are like no other. This year’s chair judge, Trix van der Vleuten, chief marketing officer at The Social Hub, shares how the awards drive agency success, her excitement for Asia’s social commerce innovation, and tips for crafting a standout entry.
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M&C Saatchi details global rebrand and strategy shift focusing on 'cultural power'
Rebrand will officially launch in March 2025 as the agency celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Does your brand have the soul to succeed?
After shepherding billion-dollar brands at HP, Mars, and Unilever through an era where AI threatens to make marketing more mechanical than ever, veteran CMO Siew Ting Foo challenges conventional wisdom with a powerful argument: the future belongs to brands that dare to be human.
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