Staff Reporters

Creative Minds: Nina Gibbes on turning a year in New York into an ongoing design odyssey

Creative Minds: Nina Gibbes on turning a year in New York into an ongoing design odyssey

From starting skincare Slack channels to Soundcloud deep dives, this RGA visual designer’s secrets to success include self-care, house music, and plenty of creative energy.

Singapore Tourism Board launches global campaign to position city as a culinary capital

Singapore Tourism Board launches global campaign to position city as a culinary capital

International content creators will highlight Singapore’s diverse and innovative dining scene, in a bid to attract global foodies.

DDB Sydney launches internal sustainability drive

DDB Sydney launches internal sustainability drive

The new initiative, in partnership with Change The Brief Alliance, will implement goals such as reviewing every stage of the creative process to find areas for sustainability to be implemented.

How AI and algorithms will shape the future of media: Dentsu Media Trends report 2025

How AI and algorithms will shape the future of media: Dentsu Media Trends report 2025

Dentsu's new trends report reveals how 2025 will drive toward a fully addressable, shoppable, and accountable media ecosystem, marking a shift into the "Algorithmic Era of Media."

Nearly half of Singaporean companies reluctant to hire employees with mental health conditions: ASEAN report

Nearly half of Singaporean companies reluctant to hire employees with mental health conditions: ASEAN report

As the region observes World Mental Health Day, a new report from Intellect reveals that only 34% of companies across ASEAN provide crisis support for mental health, leaving employees vulnerable to stress, burnout, and reduced productivity.

Accenture Song announces new ANZ leadership to fill Mark Green's shoes

Accenture Song announces new ANZ leadership to fill Mark Green's shoes

Bronwyn van der Merwe and Matt Michael step into key leadership roles at Accenture Song ANZ following Mark Green's move to global CEO of Droga5.

Creative Minds: Brett Colliver swapped design for ads—and hit creative gold

Creative Minds: Brett Colliver swapped design for ads—and hit creative gold

Dentsu New Zealand’s CCO loves chasing creative chaos, bold ideas, and a courtside seat at the next NBA game.

DOJ targets Google’s search monopoly with potential breakup

DOJ targets Google’s search monopoly with potential breakup

The US government escalates its case against Google, proposing measures that could reshape search and impact the ad ecosystem.

The CMO's MO: How Nissan's Mikimasa Hamamatsu fuels brand transformation with innovation and passion

The CMO's MO: How Nissan's Mikimasa Hamamatsu fuels brand transformation with innovation and passion

An avid skier, the Nissan marketer is always seeking ways to rev up the company's competitive edge, ensuring it stands out in a cluttered market.

Digital Media Awards 2025: Entries now open

Digital Media Awards 2025: Entries now open

The final deadline to enter the awards, which honour the best digital marketing work, innovation, and talent in Greater China, is 19 February 2025.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Rvisra Chirathivat, Central and Robinson

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Rvisra Chirathivat, Central and Robinson

Marking her third year on Campaign’s Power List, Chirathivat has continued to spearhead retail in Thailand through her innovative campaigns and passion for community engagement.

The CMO's MO: Through the clouds and into silver linings with Bo Sun

The CMO's MO: Through the clouds and into silver linings with Bo Sun

CMOs who can't adapt and be flexible will be left behind, and other insights on navigating the post-pandemic travel landscape with Trip.com's marketing leader Bo Sun.

The CMO's MO: Income's Dhiren Amin on brand culture, sustainability and stand-up comedy

The CMO's MO: Income's Dhiren Amin on brand culture, sustainability and stand-up comedy

All for the metaverse, "commercially accountable and people-focused," Income's Dhiren Amin is a full-time marketer with a side specialty of stand-up comedy and hosting Bollywood trivia nights.

Move and win roundup: Week of September 23, 2024

Move and win roundup: Week of September 23, 2024

Billups, Epsilon, Benedictus Media, Plaza Premium Group, FCB, FCM Travel Asia, Happy Happy Foods, Ogilvy, Burson, Lactalis, and more, in our weekly roundup of people moves and account wins.

Pantene taps in ancient Chinese art in new campaign

Pantene taps in ancient Chinese art in new campaign

A miracle in three minutes or perpetuating age-old pressures? Decoding Pantene's message in the latest spot.

How that Netflix noise sells Burger King in Korea

How that Netflix noise sells Burger King in Korea

AD SHORTS: Independent agency Innored partnered with Netflix to borrow it's 'ta-dum' sound to market Burger King's 'du-tum' (thick) burger.

Daniel Ricciardo drives the dream in Tourism WA's latest campaign

Daniel Ricciardo drives the dream in Tourism WA's latest campaign

The second iteration of the work targets Singaporeans' love for travel and F1 excitement, showcasing Western Australia's beauty ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Mondelez partners with Accenture and Publicis to launch AI platform

Mondelez partners with Accenture and Publicis to launch AI platform

The partnership will enable Mondelēz to produce tailored text, images, and videos more efficiently.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Robin Liu, Miniso

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Robin Liu, Miniso

Through strategic co-branding and localisation, Liu is steering Miniso towards global super-brand status with innovative marketing strategies and leveraging relevant IP.

Creative Minds: Koji Kanzaki on turning childhood dreams into award-winning campaigns

Creative Minds: Koji Kanzaki on turning childhood dreams into award-winning campaigns

From aspiring comedian to comic fan and now creative director, Dentsu China’s ECD Koji Kanzaki loves uncovering beauty in the mundane, dreams of dining with Banksy, and keeps his inner child alive.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Loretta Lee, Asahi

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Loretta Lee, Asahi

Over the last year, Lee has spearheaded the global rebranding of Asahi's premier brand in Asia, focusing on commercially-driven innovations to unlock new growth potential.

Capella invites you to look beyond the ordinary at their hotels

Capella invites you to look beyond the ordinary at their hotels

The new film is produced by Electriclime and shot at Capella’s Sydney property.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Uma Ramanan, Lego

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Uma Ramanan, Lego

With over twenty years of experience in marketing, Ramanan’s time at Lego has been marked by the building blocks of hard work with a hint of play.

Campaign's AOY 2024 dates revealed with new ceremony in Indonesia

Campaign's AOY 2024 dates revealed with new ceremony in Indonesia

This year, Campaign will also host an Agency of the Year prize-giving night in Indonesia for the first time, announcing the winners from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

OpenAI inks multi-year deal with Condé Nast

OpenAI inks multi-year deal with Condé Nast

The publisher of prominent titles such as Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and Condé Nast Traveler aims to leverage AI following the digital media industry’s recent struggles to monetise content, particularly through traditional search.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Linda Hassan, Domino's Pizza

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Linda Hassan, Domino's Pizza

Hassan has a way of incorporating fun, on-brand campaigns with progressive sensibilities such as community impact and sustainability.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Yajuan Wang, Red

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Yajuan Wang, Red

Leading the transformation and monetisation of the Red ecommerce business, Zhiheng has made genuine efforts and achieved substantial progress in the past year, earning appreciation from brands.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Yoshiaki Okabe, Shiseido

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Yoshiaki Okabe, Shiseido

Blending his expertise as both a technologist and marketer, Okabe is spearheading innovation at Shiseido with a focus on personalisation and consumer engagement.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Lilly Yip, PepsiCo

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Lilly Yip, PepsiCo

Yip’s ‘thirst for more’ has propelled PepsiCo APAC into a growth engine, led by investments in digital transformation and brand building.

The CMO's MO: Southern Cross' Regan Savage on proving the value of health insurance to consumers

The CMO's MO: Southern Cross' Regan Savage on proving the value of health insurance to consumers

Amidst the rise of the cost of living in New Zealand, the Southern Cross Health Insurance CMO is investing in member benefits and improving digital experiences for its consumers.

The CMO's MO: Cigna Healthcare's Larisa Beckhouse on why AI's clinical trials continue

The CMO's MO: Cigna Healthcare's Larisa Beckhouse on why AI's clinical trials continue

With healthcare under the microscope in a post-pandemic world, marketers face new pressures to evolve and innovate. But with data and diligence it's all possible, shares Cigna Healthcare's APAC CMO.

9 questions with accomplished APAC CMOs in Campaign's latest series

9 questions with accomplished APAC CMOs in Campaign's latest series

Conversations with the region's most dynamic CMOs, but with a difference.

Move and win roundup: Week of August 5, 2024

Move and win roundup: Week of August 5, 2024

DDB, Havas, The University of Melbourne, Initiative, Emotive, OMG, Reddit, GWM, Zoo Group, TikTok, Electriclime, Ikea, Brown-Forman, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account wins.

Move and win roundup: Week of July 29, 2024

Move and win roundup: Week of July 29, 2024

Landor, Affinity, Mother, The Hallway, Dentsu, Havas, TFM Digital, Havana Club and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account wins.

Skyn proves that softness is the key to genuine human connection

Skyn proves that softness is the key to genuine human connection

This heartwarming and fun campaign from Japanese condom brand, Skyn, puts true connection to the test and reveals some surprising results.

New Zealand’s newest pop-up restaurant aims for the stars—literally

New Zealand’s newest pop-up restaurant aims for the stars—literally

Combining celestial views with culinary mastery, Tourism New Zealand’s new campaign defies the absence of Michelin Stars by creating its own constellation of flavours under the night sky.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, L'Oreal

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, L'Oreal

A marketing maestro with expertise in media, technology and consumer insights, Bradshaw-Zanger taps into the region's fastest-growing markets — grabbing the attention of younger demographics

Häagen-Dazs partners with hit Netflix show to deliver a taste of Paris

Häagen-Dazs partners with hit Netflix show to deliver a taste of Paris

The ice cream giant has teamed up with 'Emily in Paris' for a worldwide campaign, introducing limited-edition flavours and interactive experiences across 41 markets including Asia.

Vinyl Group acquires embattled Australian publication Mediaweek

Vinyl Group acquires embattled Australian publication Mediaweek

Mediaweek is sold following news that its former owner Trent Thomas was accused of workplace misconduct.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Kirsten Hasler, Ikea

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Kirsten Hasler, Ikea

Ikea Australia's head of marketing Kirsten Hasler leads with passion, creativity and empathy to make better living accessible for all.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Kenneth Lim, Singapore Tourism Board

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Kenneth Lim, Singapore Tourism Board

Despite helming the marketing department for just one year, Lim is already making strides at STB by leveraging innovation and partnerships to cement the city-state's global destination status.

Creative Minds: 'I guilted my way into advertising with a birthday party'

Creative Minds: 'I guilted my way into advertising with a birthday party'

Because who needs a resume when you have persistence and a perfectly timed birthday bash? Publicis' Dave Bowman spills the tea on crashing his first advertising gig.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Kainaz Gazder, P&G

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Kainaz Gazder, P&G

Gazder has been unstoppable in mobilising the power and reach of P&G’s brands to bring about far-reaching changes in communities, equality and inclusion.

PHD takes Universal Beijing Resort media business off Initiative

PHD takes Universal Beijing Resort media business off Initiative

PHD will now handle media buying and strategy for the theme park as its media AOR.

Made This launches collective of AI artists in ANZ

Made This launches collective of AI artists in ANZ

The collective, formed by Clemenger BBDO's Made This, will aim to be a band of artists specialising in AI-generated creative output.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Julie Nestor, Mastercard

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Julie Nestor, Mastercard

In line with Mastercard’s commitment to tap into consumers’ all five senses, Nestor has led the execution of exciting campaigns around the region that do just that.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: John	Toomey, Marriott International

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: John Toomey, Marriott International

His strategic vision, customer-first focus, and commitment to organisational excellence have been instrumental in supercharging regional growth as Marriott International capitalises on sustained international travel demand.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Joanna Flint, Mandarin Oriental

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Joanna Flint, Mandarin Oriental

A new-gen CMO, Flint is driving tactical changes at Mandarin Oriental while elevating the luxury brand through innovative campaigns and centralised branding efforts.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Jenny Melhuish, Aldi

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Jenny Melhuish, Aldi

Despite navigating a completely new industry over the past 12 months, Melhuish has helped Aldi gain customers and sales to become Australia's top budget supermarket.

Creative Minds: Jennifer Tse on the creativity gene and Taylor Swift's marketing genius

Creative Minds: Jennifer Tse on the creativity gene and Taylor Swift's marketing genius

The social media manager initially aspired to be a scientist, but her passion for creative work ultimately drew her to follow in her parents' footsteps.

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Jayen Mehta, Amul

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Jayen Mehta, Amul

Mehta is moving fast to expand Amul’s global footprint, while pivoting its growth around innovation, impact and sustainability.

Move and win roundup: Week of July 22, 2024

Move and win roundup: Week of July 22, 2024

Unilever, Google, FCB, Pizza Hut, GumGum, BMF, Oblong Creative, Sandpiper, Butterfly Foundation, Jaywing, PepsiCo, and more in our weekly collection of people moves and account wins.

Move and win roundup: Week of July 15, 2024

Move and win roundup: Week of July 15, 2024

DDB Sydney, YDM Thailand, Media.Monks, Assembly, VaynerMedia, Havas, BBDO, DDB, PHD, Volkswagen, VML, The Monkeys, OMD, UM, Changi, and more in our weekly collection of people moves and account wins.

What’s hot and what’s not in 2024: The essential trend report for savvy marketers

What’s hot and what’s not in 2024: The essential trend report for savvy marketers

OUTLOOK 2024: Only the most valuable insights from all the top industry reports on trends and predictions for the coming year. We look at them all so you don't have to.

Guardian Malaysia wants you to 'own your beautiful' in wellness campaign

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.

Hong Kong's unique spirit: A 'Never Normal' love letter to the city

Hong Kong's unique spirit: A 'Never Normal' love letter to the city

Forget dim sums and skyscrapers, over 40 brands and influencers from Hong Kong join forces to embrace the city's chaotic charm, eclectic character, and resilient spirit in an unconventional campaign.

Creative Minds: Soo Hee Yang on design poetry and mindset magic

Creative Minds: Soo Hee Yang on design poetry and mindset magic

Between diving into Han Kang's novels and raiding her prized wine cellar, this pressure-loving creative director is turning brand campaigns into social movements—with a shelf of awards and an unbreakable spirit to match.

Thailand, Malaysia draw M&A interest as Asian ad giants hit pause: Report

Thailand, Malaysia draw M&A interest as Asian ad giants hit pause: Report

A new SI Partners' report reveals Asian advertising groups are under pressure to adapt or face acquisition—with Q3 2024 deal volumes up 7.2% and AI investments hitting $17 billion despite concerns over its reliability for agencies.

Spikes Asia 2025: In conversation with juror Seung-jae Lee, CCO of Ideot

Spikes Asia 2025: In conversation with juror Seung-jae Lee, CCO of Ideot

Lee, CCO of Ideot and 2025 Direct and Outdoor juror, shares insights on the agency’s journey, its award-winning campaign, and what it means to lead a Korean independent agency to Spike-winning success.

Media & Marketing Charity Lunch raises funds for Mother’s Choice

Media & Marketing Charity Lunch raises funds for Mother’s Choice

Over 85 senior media and marketing leaders came together to raise over HK$1.1 million for the Hong Kong charity in support of vulnerable children and families.

Agency of the Year 2024 SEA winners: Singapore and Malaysia

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.

Agency of the Year 2024 winners: Asia-Pacific

Agency of the Year 2024 winners: Asia-Pacific

Check out the 2024 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year's regional winners across APAC/Network.

Vivendi shareholders approve historic four-way split of media empire

Vivendi shareholders approve historic four-way split of media empire

Adland giant Havas gets Amsterdam listing nod as 97% of Vivendi shareholders back historic restructure.

Agency of the Year 2024 winners: Australia/New Zealand

Agency of the Year 2024 winners: Australia/New Zealand

See the complete winners list for the Australia/New Zealand region in the 2024 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.

Digital surge powers APAC ad growth to $289 billion in 2024

Digital surge powers APAC ad growth to $289 billion in 2024

The APAC advertising market grew by 7.5% this year, with digital pure players driving 76% of ad budgets. Traditional media saw modest growth, but the future remains firmly digital as the region braces for an 82% digital share by 2029.

40 Under 40 2024: Megan Reichelt, Integral Ad Science

40 Under 40 2024: Megan Reichelt, Integral Ad Science

Reichelt’s rapid ascent is marked by her exceptional business acumen, partnership prowess and commitment to educating brands about the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Global ad spend to hit $1.08 trillion in 2024 as digital and TV grow: WARC

Global ad spend to hit $1.08 trillion in 2024 as digital and TV grow: WARC

WARC's latest study also reveals tech giants' intensifying dominance of global ad spend and social media leading unprecedented growth—but regulatory headwinds still threaten to reshape this burgeoning landscape.

Creative Minds: Rohit Malkani is made for the stage

Creative Minds: Rohit Malkani is made for the stage

Malkani might be a maverick of his craft as L&K Saatchi & Saatchi's co-CCO by day, but this multifaceted creative is a theatre aficionado and aspiring TED speaker who found his way from account planning to advertising's coolest shores.

Bastion launches media division, names Kellanova as founding client

Bastion launches media division, names Kellanova as founding client

The new offering, led by ANZ CEO Cheuk Chiang, will integrate media planning and buying with the agency's creative and strategic services.

Spikes Asia announces 2025 jury members

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.

Analysis of over a million ads reveals state of inclusive advertising

Analysis of over a million ads reveals state of inclusive advertising

A report by XR Extreme Reach, which uses AI-powered representation analysis of over a million ads from more than 100 countries, provides a global view into the state of inclusivity in advertising.

Big night for Leo Burnett across multiple Southeast Asian markets at Agency of the Year Awards in Jakarta

Big night for Leo Burnett across multiple Southeast Asian markets at Agency of the Year Awards in Jakarta

Publicis Groupe stole the spotlight at Campaign’s inaugural Southeast Asia Agency of the Year Awards gala in Jakarta, with Leo Burnett leading the charge across creative and digital in multiple markets.

'Your idea must impress, your craft must evoke envy': The Spikes Asia 2025 challenge

'Your idea must impress, your craft must evoke envy': The Spikes Asia 2025 challenge

Ogilvy's Kainaz Karmakar, jury president for the Design and Industry Craft category talks about what it takes to win at the 2025 Spikes Asia awards.

Thai graduates turn the camera on tradition in Apple's latest iPhone campaign

Thai graduates turn the camera on tradition in Apple's latest iPhone campaign

The new 'Shot on iPhone' campaign documents a uniquely Thai phenomenon where graduates transform traditional photography into an art form of joy and self-expression.

Coca-Cola faces backlash for ‘ugly’ AI-generated Christmas spot

Coca-Cola faces backlash for ‘ugly’ AI-generated Christmas spot

Has the magic been lost? Netizens call it "deeply uncanny," "soulless," and even "garbage," questioning whether technology can truly capture the spirit of the holidays.

Sales growth is now a benchmark for PR agencies in China

Sales growth is now a benchmark for PR agencies in China

The latest R3 study shows a shift toward sales metrics and ROI-based KPIs for PR agencies, highlighting the changing expectations of Chinese brands.

Australian Podcast Awards 2024 crowns Podcast of the Year

Australian Podcast Awards 2024 crowns Podcast of the Year

ABC's 'Ladies, We Need To Talk' took home the top gong, alongside winners from across the country.

João Braga joins Publicis Groupe Hong Kong as global ECD

João Braga joins Publicis Groupe Hong Kong as global ECD

Braga relocates to Hong Kong after serving for three years as the national chief creative officer at Wunderman Thompson Australia across three offices.

Tributes for Lisa Ronson, beloved wife, mother and CMO

Tributes for Lisa Ronson, beloved wife, mother and CMO

Ronson tragically died in a farm accident, leaving a husband, Chris Taylor, and son, Ben. She was 52.

Goodbye first screen, hello wearables: IMG's vision for sports digital marketing

Goodbye first screen, hello wearables: IMG's vision for sports digital marketing

The future is multi-device, driven by the rise of wearables, personalised AI, and YouTube's dominance as the leading platform. Find detailed insights here.

Pepsi's global brand relaunch expands to Sri Lanka with street art murals

Pepsi's global brand relaunch expands to Sri Lanka with street art murals

INSPIRATION STATION: The soft-drink brand brought together 90 budding artists in Sri Lanka to showcase its revamped brand identity through public art.

Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones arrested over sexual assault allegations

Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones arrested over sexual assault allegations

One of the country's most influential yet controversial media figures, Jones has been detained following an investigation into alleged offences spanning nearly two decades.

40 Under 40 2024: Jacob Lin, Leap Strategy

40 Under 40 2024: Jacob Lin, Leap Strategy

A 29-year-old CEO, Lin is redefining digital marketing in China, blending purpose with profit to transform brand engagement with talent and consumers alike.

Spikes Asia 2025: In conversation with Torsak Chuenprapar, co-founder and CCO, Wolf BKK

Spikes Asia 2025: In conversation with Torsak Chuenprapar, co-founder and CCO, Wolf BKK

Spikes Asia catches up with Chuenprapar to explore the power of humour in marketing communications and his advice for Thai agencies aiming to make a mark at this year’s awards.

Malaysia's FashionValet faces corruption probe after US$10 million loss of public funds

Malaysia's FashionValet faces corruption probe after US$10 million loss of public funds

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has officially opened an investigation into the US$10 million loss of state funds invested in the local fashion ecommerce platform.

UM extends media agency remit with the Australian Government

UM extends media agency remit with the Australian Government

UM has been the Australian Government's media agency of record since 2018 and will now keep the account for a further four years.

Carter Chow returns to McCann Worldgroup as Greater China CEO

Carter Chow returns to McCann Worldgroup as Greater China CEO

Chow brings over 20 years of experience to his second stint at McCann Worldgroup, where he previously served as CMO for Greater China.

Biti's Hunter 'steps forward' in new branding campaign

Biti's Hunter 'steps forward' in new branding campaign

REBRANDING EXERCISES: The Vietnamese footwear brand taps Dentsu Redder to resonate with a new generation through its new streetwear-inspired offering.

Cathay Pacific campaign introduces new Aria Suite business class service

Cathay Pacific campaign introduces new Aria Suite business class service

'Where artistry takes flight' campaign film by Publicis Groupe Hong Kong focuses more on feeling, less on service details.

40 Under 40 2024: Hajar Yusof, Naga DDB Tribal

40 Under 40 2024: Hajar Yusof, Naga DDB Tribal

Hajar’s initiatives reflect her commitment to innovation, diversity, and leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.

40 Under 40 2024: Fabian Tan, Junk

40 Under 40 2024: Fabian Tan, Junk

Tan has transformed JUNK from an editorial desk into a thriving cultural consultancy, all while driving growth and championing inclusivity with lasting impact.

South Korea fines Meta $15 million over data breach

South Korea fines Meta $15 million over data breach

Meta faces the multi-million dollar penalty for funnelling sensitive user data to advertisers, as South Korea tightens its privacy laws.

ChatGPT search has officially launched

ChatGPT search has officially launched

The AI-powered search engine integrated into ChatGPT will directly threaten Google's dominant market share.

Indonesia bans iPhone 16 sales over lack of local investment

Indonesia bans iPhone 16 sales over lack of local investment

Marketing and sale of Apple's latest phones have been blocked in Indonesia after the tech giant failed to comply with regulations requiring 40% of smartphones to be made from local parts.

Diwali 2024: Campaigns lighting up the festive season

Diwali 2024: Campaigns lighting up the festive season

Here’s a roundup of the region’s standout Diwali campaigns this year, highlighting a mix of humour and heart.

Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture

Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture

In a CBC Dragons' Den episode, Liu criticised the brand's founders for their insensitivity to boba tea's cultural origins—sparking widespread social media support for respecting Asian products and avoiding their exploitation for profit.

Inclusion drops in Advertising Council’s DE&I census: ‘Average is not good enough’

Inclusion drops in Advertising Council’s DE&I census: ‘Average is not good enough’

Create Space Census: Instances of sexual harassment have slightly decreased, but over half of female-identifying respondents still experience being unfairly spoken over or ignored in meetings—a prevalent negative behaviour in Australia's advertising landscape.

Survey reveals Red and Douyin are priority growth channels for Chinese brands

Survey reveals Red and Douyin are priority growth channels for Chinese brands

TOP OF THE CHARTS: Totem’s annual research on marketing and media in China forecasts changes in social-media spending following a more cautious economic landscape.

PHD China retains SAIC Volkswagen account

PHD China retains SAIC Volkswagen account

Continuing its partnership since 2020, the agency's role encompasses media strategy and buying for the Volkswagen and Audi brands.

Move and win roundup: Week of October 7, 2024

Move and win roundup: Week of October 7, 2024

Standard Chartered, GroupM, PubMatic, Mutinex, Sling & Stone, Orange Line, Ideally, Etaily, Dentsu India, OMG, PHD, Ogury, MSQ, Common State, Kimberly-Clark, Havas Media, and more in our weekly roundup of people moves and account wins.