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How Indonesians and Thais plan their next holiday: Budget vs luxury travellers in focus

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YouGov unveils 2026 planning insights showing that luxury and budget travellers in Indonesia and Thailand differ sharply in their destination choices, planning habits, booking behaviours and advertising responsiveness, highlighting the need for brands to tailor strategies to each segment.

40 Under 40 2025: Herni Wijaya, Leverate Group

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Building a business is just part of the story, the rest is about empowering teams and giving back to the industry she loves. This is Herni Wijaya’s story.

40 Under 40 2025: Adam Mulyadi, Egghead Branding Agency

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From launching Egghead to shaping brand strategy at Horizon Holding, Adam Mulyadi has built his career on one clear belief: great branding is part creativity and part real business impact.

40 Under 40 2025: Andi Renreng, Xiaomi

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From record-breaking smartphone launches to turning tech campaigns that stand out, Renreng has helped Xiaomi Indonesia become a market leader while mentoring the next wave of local marketing talent.

Hakuhodo International Indonesia appoints 15 new executives in major restructure

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The largest restructuring in the company's history involved the appointment of new leaders in five key business units and the executive committee.

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia 2025: When technology, consumers and culture collide

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The Jakarta event brought together marketing leaders to discuss the future of the industry, from AI and DTC to consumer behavior and local brand strategies.

Inside the collapse of Indonesia’s most promising creative network

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EXCLUSIVE: Thirteen years after its launch as a bold new model for independent agencies, Indonesia’s Fantastis Anak Bangsa (FAB) has collapsed amid allegations of financial misconduct, leaving a trail of unpaid taxes, shuttered agencies, and missing leadership.

Pocari Sweat, Promag top YouGov's list of March advertisers in Indonesia

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Pocari Sweat's chuckle-inducing horror comedy ad for Ramadan featuring influencer Farid Jaidi gave it an edge over the competition.

Creative Minds: How Defri Dwipaputra stumbled into advertising

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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.

Meta AI and AI Studio officially launched in Indonesia

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Both products were launched along with several facilities for creator marketing.

Six ad agencies under scrutiny in Indonesian Bank BJB’s $13.4 million corruption scandal

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The case has already led to multiple arrests and a raid on former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil’s home.

Havas and Moonfolks form media alliance in Indonesia

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EXCLUSIVE: Moonfolks, formerly M&C Saatchi Indonesia, enters an alliance with Havas to fill its missing media capability with the aim of creating a full-service agency with end-to-end solutions.

Lifebuoy urges Indonesian youth to get 'possessed by coolness'

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The soap brand presents itself as the solution to the country's record-breaking heatwaves in a horror-comedy to resonate with Gen Z.

Deal reached as Indonesia opens its doors to iPhone 16 sales

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The investment deal encompasses a research center, the production of AirTag and AirPods Max components, an education program spanning 15 campuses, and more.

One year on: Running an indie and the price of independence

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"We were the same folks, the same award-winning team, just with a new name. But being indie was somehow synonymous with 'cheap' in the market. Seven lost pitches, six on price, it was a rude awakening," writes Moonfolks’ Anish Daryani.

Campaign expands its coverage into Indonesia

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The launch of its Bahasa Indonesia language publication bolsters Campaign’s global expansion, following new German and Canadian editions launched earlier this year.

Indonesia's VAT hike raises concerns about consumer spending and business strategies

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Consumer goods companies are preparing for a potential slowdown in sales as price-sensitive consumers reduce non-essential spending.

Temu, Shopee, TikTok Shop: Who will win the e-commerce battle in SEA?

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As the online retail landscape in Southeast Asia heats up, Campaign explores the battle between platforms as governments seek to protect local merchants from the influx of cheap foreign goods.

Women to Watch 2024: Risa Kusumaningrum, KIT Global

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Meet Risa Kusumaningrum: a finance whiz reshaping the marketing landscape and championing women in leadership.

Is impulse buy on deathbed in Indonesia?

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Half of Indonesians prioritise needs; trend-driven consumers are re-evaluating. A new study from YouGov reveals how brands must adapt to survive.