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Publicis Media wins back SAIC-GM media mandate in China

Publicis has reclaimed the US$146 million SAIC-GM account after a year-long break, marking a major comeback following a fiercely contested pitch.

May 27, 2025

CEO Sharlene Wu exits Grey and AKQA China

The award-winning advertising veteran and longtime creative leader is relocating to the US after a 20-year career in the region.

May 16, 2025

Apple leads as US dominates Kantar's Top 100 Global Brands

As US brands dominate the top 10 in Kantar's BrandZ 2025 ranking, Chinese companies and APAC players like Airtel are rapidly gaining ground, signalling a shifting balance in global brand power.

May 15, 2025

From Hiroshima to Hangzhou: How Jagabee and Frugra drive Calbee's growth strategy

The Tokyo-headquartered maker of the hugely popular potato fries, Calbee, is tapping into anime fandom and IP collaborations to boost sales and brand affinity in China. Read our interview with CMO Hiroyuki Miyakura.

May 13, 2025

Breaking walled gardens: Why RedNote and Alibaba teamed up for Red Cat

As the 618 shopping festival kicks off earlier this year on May 13, RedNote and Alibaba Group have joined forces to integrate Xiaohongshu with Taobao and Tmall amid an increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape in China.