The lipstick effect is mainstream, and brands selling aspiration and transformation are missing the point, writes Ominicom Media's Daisy Huang.
brand
Nobody wants to unlock their potential, they want to feel better now
Can purpose still sell? The changing face of brand activism
Once a badge of honour, is brand activism now a reputational minefield?
Top Chinese snack company faces regulatory scrutiny over alleged misleading food labels
China’s premium snack giant Bestore is under regulatory scrutiny after influencers exposed labeling inconsistencies. The publicly listed brand has a presence in 15 countries.
6 ways a brand idea can turn into an unforgettable experience
For any brand looking to turn a bold idea into a lasting legacy, the answer lies in transforming ideas into experiences that people will talk about for years to come.
Why audio is the new video for advertisers
The vice president—brand and communications at Pocket FM notes that audio has emerged as an invisible challenger to visual media, making its voice heard in brand communication strategies.
X poised to suffer ‘biggest recorded pullback’ from advertisers ever
With brand perception concerns pushing advertisers away from X, YouTube, Netflix and TikTok are among the ad platforms most preferred by consumers and marketers.
Barclays hires global MD of brand, creative and media
Simon Groves will report to his former O2 colleague Nina Bibby, who joined the bank last year.
How Social, India's worker-friendly restaurant chain, serves up killer brand collaborations
From Spotify to Netflix to Nestlé and Cred, Social’s chief growth officer Divya Aggarwal sits down with Campaign to discuss how partnerships are spicing up both its menu and marketing game.
Generation AI: Can AI redefine friendships for the Indian youth?
From wingman to co-creator: a report by Cheil India reveals how AI is tackling loneliness and reshaping the modern social fabric.
When luxury brands meet new consumer brands: A likely pick or gimmick for China's Gen Z?
SOUNDING BOARD: Fendi x Heytea, Louis Vuitton x Manner... luxury brands and new consumer brands are teaming up to embrace Gen Z consumers in post-pandemic China. Is it sustainable or short-lived?
Has brand love been jilted by the short-term sale?
A Goafest 2023 panel of India's top brand marketers discuss brand love, the role of creativity, and the relationship between marketers and creative agencies
Why a data and identity strategy is a vital step to marketing in a cookieless world
Deploying first-party data-based identity solutions to track consumers is going to be essential for marketers in a world where third-party cookies are quickly losing relevance.
Craving human-centricity? Remove war language from your brand’s vocabulary
Military language proliferates in marketing culture – and the nature of these words carry impact.
Breaking the cliches, smashing stereotypes, one campaign at a time
Female creatives from across APAC pick the most powerful ads from the last decade which go beyond selling things to tackling societal norms. On International Women's Day and beyond, these are ads that took a step in the right direction.
Art galleries and museums: the final frontier of brand licensing
The global art and cultural sector has woken up to the lucrative opportunities of brand licensing, matched by growing consumer demand for culturally-inspired products.
Serena Williams: Inspiring brand lessons from the GOAT
Williams is as much a master on court as she is off-court when signing major brand deals and honing her personal brand. Brand experts pick out lessons to pick up from the tennis legend.