Marketing

9 hours ago

Agency Report Card 2023: Cheil Worldwide

With a new chief executive, efforts have intensified to win non-Samsung business, but Cheil still lacks inclusion in its own ranks. There is a glimmer of change, but the agency is nowhere as inclusive as the ads it makes.

1 day ago

Agency Report Card 2023: Carat

With signs of improvement on the horizon but a parent network restructuring against the backdrop, Carat navigated the difficult position of maintaining its growth in 2023, whilst remaining unaffected by the uncertainties that surround it.

1 day ago

Omnicom expands presence in India, opens new Centers of Excellence

The expansion comes as Omnicom announced a new entity in India in November 2023—Omnicom Advertising Services—to oversee the company’s creative agencies in the region, with Aditya Kanthy at the helm as CEO.

2 days ago

Agency Report Card 2023: BBDO

BBDO is rebounding in revenue growth and new wins, with more business diversification across Asia. But its creative performance still has room to improve.

3 days ago

Richa Goswami on looking ‘beyond the transaction’ in financial-services marketing

The CMO at Fidelity delves into the role of a CMO in financial services, how a modern marketer should approach digital innovation for consumer-centricity, and successful strategies for talent retention.

3 days ago

Agency Report Card 2023: Assembly

2023 was a transitional year for the agency as they embarked on their first full year with the Assembly identity, one in which they hit financial targets and delivered client satisfaction, but still remained a little quiet to the market.

4 days ago

Move and win roundup: Week of May 6, 2024

Vero, DoubleVerify, Havas, BBH, Mediacorp, CNN, FCB, Dentsu, The Womb, PHD, TBWA, BBDO and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.

4 days ago

Agency Report Card 2023: AKQA

The design-led agency continues to produce interesting work, but we didn’t see enough evidence of business growth or benefits from its partnership with Grey.

May 3, 2024

Why otome is the new go-to for gaming collaborations in China

Like all simulation games, Otome offers a fantasy. The powerful appeal of that fantasy speaks to what many young Chinese women feel is lacking in reality: a sense of power.

May 3, 2024

Ogilvy Hong Kong, Dentsu Japan and The Monkeys in Australia win Grand Clios

The global awards show awarded top honours to campaigns hailing from 15 different markets worldwide.

May 3, 2024

Best Places to Work Asia-Pacific 2024: Entries open

Celebrate APAC agencies and brands' outstanding achievements in improving workplace cultures.

May 3, 2024

Roblox makes video ads available to all advertisers

By partnering with Integral Ad Science and Kantar, the game platform also now offers measurement solutions for advertisers on Roblox.

May 3, 2024

Pharma’s corporate reputation begins to slide following Covid surge

The pharma industry’s Covid-peak in corporate reputation has begun to drop, though it still remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.

May 3, 2024

Meta injects AI into Reels ads and creator pairings

At NewFronts 2024, the tech giant announced more advertising tools for the short-form video offering.

May 2, 2024

Beyoncé's country pivot and lessons in fearless marketing

In the disrupt-or-die era, there is no space for marketers to fear failure. If your brand is strong, creative risks pay off. Take a cue or two from Beyoncé's masterclass in risky branding.

May 2, 2024

Creative Minds: Jasper Cajilig's doing it for the plot

Drawing creative inspiration from childhood memories of blossoming garden flowers to channeling main character energy in a bullet train music video, Jasper Cajilig of the Gigil Advertising Group truly embodies a life lived artfully.

Apr 30, 2024

Gamers are not who brands think they are

From geeks to grandmas, the traditional gamer persona no longer holds true. So what does it mean for brands?

Apr 30, 2024

Governance, safety, and risk around Gen AI are challenges for marketers: Visa CMO

Ahead of Campaign360, Visa's regional marketer steps into the spotlight to discuss Gen AI's opportunities and pain points and how this transformative technology is reshaping relationships with agency partners.

Apr 30, 2024

Why some brands are putting the brakes on Gen AI

With the hype and excitement of last year's Gen AI boom now dissipating, Campaign explores why some brands and agencies are adopting a pushback stance when it comes to the new technology in a bid to avoid its pitfalls.

Apr 29, 2024

Taking the entrepreneurial route: Lessons from a first-year founder

Starting a business is no easy feat, but it's one of the most fulfilling adventures you could undertake. Charu Srivastava, co-founder of TriOn & Co., reflects on her first year leading the business.