UltraSuperNew opened for business in Singapore’s Arab Street district on 21 September.
The Harajuku-based independent creative agency announced its plans to expand in Singapore in May. Its first office outside Japan is in an old shophouse characteristic of the enterprising city-state. As in Harajuku, the space will house work from up-and-coming artists. It currently features work by local illustrators Tell Your Children. The opening party had a ‘Singapore meets Harajuku’ theme and was documented by Panagiotis Kotsidas, a Greek street photographer.
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Citing violations of the Antimonopoly Act, Japan's Fair Trade Commission fined Dentsu and six other firms ¥3.3 billion (US$22.8 mil) for bid-rigging tied to the Tokyo Olympics. Dentsu is contesting the 'discrepancies'.
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As rainbow logos vanish and corporate sponsorships dwindle, Pride 2025 reveals a new era of caution and introspection for brands navigating political pressure and demands for authenticity.
Mustafa Suleyman was joined on the stage at Cannes by Colleen DeCourcy to discuss how AI will democratise creativity and the importance of ‘friction’.
With bold campaigns, record-breaking new business wins, and a near-perfect client retention rate, the agency proved it could lead from the front. Yet, challenges in China and the pressures of rapid growth loom large—testing whether its ‘disruption’ can stand the test of time.
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