Can HK food-delivery app Keeta's cash-burning blitz sustain its rapid growth?

BRAND HEALTH CHECK: In just 10 months, Meituan-backed Keeta has taken Hong Kong’s ...

ChatGPT, conversational AI and the shift from search-base...

Aleph and Spotify expand global advertising sales ...

Six agencies pitch for Emirates' $126 million global ...

‘It’s never just coffee,’ says Starbucks. That’s true, ...

17 hours ago

Can HK food-delivery app Keeta's cash-burning blitz sustain its rapid growth?

BRAND HEALTH CHECK: In just 10 months, Meituan-backed Keeta has taken Hong Kong’s food delivery market by storm, toppling competitors with aggressive discounts and bold tactics. But is its cash-burning spree and rapid rise sustainable, or is a crash inevitable?

17 hours ago

ChatGPT, conversational AI and the shift from ...

As generative AI evolves, a prompt-first economy will drive commerce, and it will be based on relevance, accuracy and structured data, predicts Lionel Sim, founder of AI Capitol.

15 hours ago

Aleph and Spotify expand global advertising sales ...

Building on a decade-long collaboration, Aleph will be Spotify's ad sales partner in over 80 markets, including Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.

17 hours ago

‘It’s never just coffee,’ says Starbucks. That’s ...

A recent focus on the brand’s communal experience falls short of conveying what Éric Blais believes makes Starbucks truly unique: well-crafted coffee.

14 hours ago

Agency Report Card 2024: BBDO

Amid challenging markets, BBDO is leaning on its creative capabilities while developing new technology skills to adapt to the new world of marketing, but this is still a work in progress.

4 days ago

Monks owner S4 Capital reports 11.4% revenue drop ...

Latest results reveal uneven performance across regions, with Asia-Pacific facing challenges amid shifting client priorities and global cutbacks.

3 days ago

Google cuts 200 jobs in a core business unit

The redundancies are in a department responsible for sales and partnerships and part of a broader cost-cutting move as Google invests $75 billion in AI and data centres.

3 days ago

How Want Want cracked Japan’s competitive confection...

Campaign speaks to Tony Chang of the iconic Taiwanese food brand to learn about the brand’s strategy in penetrating the Japanese market, and the challenges of localisation.

4 days ago

Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall Group team up with RedNote

The new collaboration aims to bridge content and commerce as merchants will be able to embed product links directly into RedNote social posts.

4 days ago

Are brands right to allow machines to handle ...

While AI offers efficiency, many still prefer human interaction for complex customer service issues, prompting questions about a balanced approach that combines technology with empathy.

May 7, 2025

GroupM to merge agency brands into single P&L

WPP to 'sunset' agency specific job titles in the shake-up.

3 days ago

Is AI financially beneficial for agencies?

AI promises speed, efficiency—and fewer billable hours. So why are ad agencies investing millions in a tool that threatens their bottom line? Campaign Red digs into the tension between progress and profit.

May 7, 2025

Woolley Marketing: How much transparency is too ...

Trust in advertiser-agency relationships hinges not on absolute transparency, but on reasonable openness that empowers both sides without drowning them in irrelevant details, says Darren Woolley.

4 days ago

Accenture to acquire Japanese digital firm Yumemi

The deal will bring Yumemi’s 400-strong team into Accenture Song.

Agency Report Cards 2024

13 hours ago

Agency Report Cards 2024: We grade 25 APAC networks

The grades are in for Campaign Asia's 22nd annual evaluation of APAC agency networks. Subscribe to read our detailed analyses.

14 hours ago

Agency Report Card 2024: BBDO

Amid challenging markets, BBDO is leaning on its creative capabilities while developing new technology skills to adapt to the new world of marketing, but this is still a work in progress.

4 days ago

Agency Report Card 2024: Assembly

Assembly successfully pivoted to new sectors like healthcare and achieved B Corp certification. But revenue and operational hurdles must be addressed to solidify its position as a challenger agency.

May 6, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: Accenture Song

From creative accolades at Cannes to its signature tech-driven growth, Accenture Song in APAC is well-positioned but needs to further tap into diversity as competition for transformation work intensifies.

Creative Minds

Apr 25, 2025

Creative Minds: Gian Nealega is a believer in the ...

Grit, determination, persistence and a whole lot of creativity has helped Dentsu Creative Philippines Gian Nealega shift lanes from training to be a nurse to becoming a creative leader.

Apr 17, 2025

Creative Minds: Anthony Cassidy is waiting for a ...

The creative director at Clemenger BBDO on his love for an old Gap ad, annual pilgrimages to see The Flaming Lips, and his indifference to bucket lists.

Apr 10, 2025

Creative Minds: Nuno Alves believes creativity is ...

With previous stints at Restaurants Brands International, Coca-Cola, and Landor, Nuno Alves believes his creative best is yet to come.

Apr 2, 2025

Creative Minds: How Defri Dwipaputra stumbled into ...

Dentsu Indonesia's ECD found his career path altered when a chance opportunity to create graphics for a famous artist in 2008 led him to the industry.

The Work

4 days ago

How a cute fishball turned its frown upside down

For Thai-based restaurant chain Bar BQ Plaza, Grey Thailand made sure that its clients’ feelings about dwindling sales were in full display to set off a national outcry.

May 7, 2025

Heineken trusts Korean football fans with keys to unmanned bars

An activation in Seoul sees Korean fans ordering, paying for, and pulling their own pints without bar owners or security present. Just to be able to watch live football.

May 6, 2025

Worried about using the AI-favoured em dash? Consider this alt symbol

Australia-based agency Cocogun has cheekily introduced the ‘am dash’ as a replacement for the em dash which is quickly becoming a symbol of AI-powered writing and content creation.

May 2, 2025

A new campaign gives dignity to Vietnam's unsung heroes

This Labour Day, a powerful tribute by creative agency The Friday urges us to see the workers we pass by without a second thought. But does recognition go far enough?

May 1, 2025

Sweaty Betty kicks off campaign focused on leg

'Wear the damn shorts’ empowers women to embrace their legs and challenge beauty standards.

Focus

Indies as One: The World's Top Independent Agencies

According to the World Federation of Advertising, nine out of 10 marketers do not believe their current agency model will fit future needs. They foresee greater demands for simplification, specialisation and integration from agencies.

Insights on video marketing in Southeast Asia

The first Southeast Asia YouTube Works Awards celebrates the most effective and creative advertising on the platform, where winners don’t just represent the best of their market, but the whole region.

Meta: Every connection is an opportunity

Relationships with the community grows in parallel as businesses begin to expand. Meta facilitates this growth by helping people and businesses intersect, connect and grow together across its platforms. In this series, Campaign Asia-Pacific partners with Meta to explore innovative solutions, including AI integration, Reels ads, Business Messaging, measurement and performance in order to optimise the consumer journey and help brands grow.

Pioneers Panel Series

‘Pioneers’ is a thought leadership series, brought to you by Campaign and Facebook, exploring emerging trends and cutting-edge insights on the changes that will shape the future of the marketing and advertising industry for years to come.

Events

Apr 15, 2025
Jakarta

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia 2025

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia, sets the backdrop for compelling dialogues that transcend borders, focusing on the globalized marketing strategies that have propelled Indonesian brands to excellence. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our inaugural Spotlight event in Jakarta - Made in Indonesia. Built for the world.

May 27, 2025
Marina Bay Sands

Campaign360 2025 Singapore

Campaign360 returns on 27-28 May 2025 in Singapore! The event will cover engaging discussions led by Asia's leading brand marketers, focusing on navigating budget challenges, collaboration between the entire C-suite and CMOs, and differentiating your brand in a competitive market.

May 12, 2025
Bangkok

MediaWorks 2025

MediaWorks 2025 Returns to Bangkok from 12-14 May

May 27, 2025
Singapore

Women Leading Change Awards 2025

Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women Leading Change Awards Asia-Pacific continue to celebrate the outstanding women who challenge, innovate, and lead across our industry.

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