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Conversations at Cannes kept returning to the negative influence of social media on mental health, with other strands of the same discussion touching on harmful agency-client working relationships and the introduction of psychological "safe spaces" at work.
Presenting: Asia's Top 1000 Brands 2019
Access all the data and analysis around this definitive annual assessment of consumer brand sentiments in the region.
Asia's Top 1000 Brands white paper illuminates 2019 trends
Campaign Members can access a report by our editorial staff that reveals the top stories from this year's survey, plus all the data laid out in easily digestible form.
Samsung is Asia's favourite brand for eighth year running
Featuring in three product categories and 16 subcategories in the Asia's Top 1000 Brands ranking, from smart homes to wearable technology, Samsung's product innovation and "global resonance" continue to bear fruit.
Huawei vaults upward in brand ranking
Huawei has taken over from Xiaomi as the top Chinese brand across APAC.
Dolce & Gabbana falls 140 places in Top 1000 ranking
The brand is still suffering from a poor marketing strategy last year, which caused outrage in China and has seen it drop in consumer preference in almost every APAC market.
Competition narrows between ride-sharing brands
With Uber largely out of the picture, attention falls on two Southeast Asian success stories.
Apocalypse now? Spam soars in Asia's Top 1000 Brands 2019
Spam is one of this year’s biggest risers. Does this mean it’s time to batten down the hatches?
Coke stuns Asia with near-total knockout of Pepsi except in Thailand
Coca-Cola reigns supreme among more than 470 beverage brands in Asia Pacific.
A McWin for McDonald's; big branding bucks for Starbucks
McDonald's and Starbucks triumphed over 230 other fast-food restaurant and coffee-shop brands in the whole of Asia Pacific.
Top Japanese auto brands hold lead over luxury, Asian rivals
Toyota still outpaces German luxury car brands, while Honda and Yamaha are top in motorcycles. But Indian and Chinese auto brands are edging up.
Stanchart falls behind other banks, AIA finishes first in insurers
A volatile banking category sees Standard Chartered's brand ranking plummet, while AIA elbows out Prudential to steal top insurance brand.
Local couriers stand up to global players
FedEx dominates regionally, but not in the biggest individual markets.
Heineken, Johnnie Walker still Asia's favourite alcohol, but some markets put local way ahead
While the international giants have a firm hold on some parts of Asia, homegrown brands such as Moutai in China, McDowells in India and San Miguel in the Philippines still win out with their home markets.
Bear Brand on the up; and why Vietnam favours KitKats
The reigning names in food categories across Asia held onto their spots in 2019. But there is interesting movement further down the chart, and between markets.
Football boots rival sports into touch
F1 and baseball make gains, but neither come close to the beautiful game’s grip on Asia-Pacific.
Amazon remains Asia's top online retailer but competition is hot
Large brands maintain their dominance across all our retail subcategories, but fashion continues to be a battleground, with the likes of Penshoppe and Muji making waves.
Asia-Pacific consumers see Zara as a luxury brand
The brand is apparently seen as a cut above its direct competitors, although Uniqlo has done a much better job of building designer-appeal into fast fashion.
Pantene and Dove continue to benefit from addressing social issues
The P&G and Unilever brands have shown consistency in promoting individualism and self-confidence.
Sheraton pips Marriott in hotels, while Booking.com overtakes Agoda
New winners emerge in the transport, travel and leisure categories in Asia's Top 1000 Brands ranking this year.
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