Macau’s government has opened a 30-day consultation on a proposed law that would ban all gambling advertising citywide.
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Macau considers full ban on gambling advertising
Duty-free shop becomes a 'Surreal Island' digital experience
Hybrid product creatures—such as a tote-bag tiger—cavort across giant screens in a Macau retail installation by Superunion for China Duty Free International.
Agency of the Year 2021 shortlist: Greater China
See the shortlist for the Greater China region in the 2021 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
Sands Cotai Central to get 'British-themed' makeover
The Londoner Macau will join the ranks of The Venetian and The Parisian as 'must-see' integrated resorts in the area.
Marketing Macau's mega-hotels
From inverted Christmas trees to kung fu chefs, we take a look at the marketing teams working to promote some of the biggest luxury hotels in Asia.
CEI's Greater Bay Area report is live
Find out more about the potential of this government-led initiative on the events and exhibitions industry.
Is Macau the missing puzzle piece in Greater Bay MICE potential?
The high number of new venue openings in recent years presents untapped potential for event organisers.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge to bring in more events
The historic bridge will pave the way for increased commerce between the cities.
Macau "unbeatable" as business events destination – for now
Delegate numbers are way up and a spate of anticipated new hotels are about to open.
Sights and sounds at the Global Gaming Expo in Macau
A noisy clash of new tech, 'old-school' advertising techniques and colourful gaming machines greets CEI at the G2E Asia exhibition in Macau.
7-Eleven taps coffee culture to froth its image
A multimillion Hong Kong dollar campaign for a new premium brew blends outdoor, print and social media in Hong Kong and Macau.
Agency of the Year 2017 winners: Greater China
Here is the winner list for the Greater China region in the 2017 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
Monster Energy goes cageside with One Championship in MMA tag team
If mixed martial arts can mature in Asia in the next two years, commercial sponsors can reap the benefits as well.
Agency of the Year 2015 shortlist: Greater China
Here is the shortlist for the Greater China region in the 2015 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
Agency of the Year 2014 shortlists: Greater China
Here is the shortlist for the 2014 Agency of the Year Awards for the Greater China region.
Saatchi & Saatchi wins Sands China's 10-way pitch
SHANGHAI - After a fiercely competitive pitch, an enormous team from Saatchi & Saatchi has beaten out final-round competitors Grey and Ogilvy to win the Sands China creative account for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao.
Sands reviews Cotai Strip creative duties
MACAU - Las Vegas Sands (Sands) has called a creative review for its properties in Macau’s Cotai Strip, covering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
UnionPay invests in first TVC for 10th-anniversary in Hong Kong and Macau
HONG KONG / MACAU - UnionPay's 10th-anniversary campaign marks the first time the Chinese payment network has invested in producing a TVC for airing during prime-time slots on local television channels in these two markets.
How to advertise a casino without saying the word
MACAU - Last week's numbers from the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (GICB) showed gross casino gaming revenues in June fell 3.7 per cent—the first drop in five years. Yet marketers wishing to get back on a winning streak face a challenge in China's prohibition against gambling promotion.
ZenithOptimedia wins Sands' $48 million China offline media account
GREATER CHINA - Las Vegas Sands (Sands), a casinos and resorts developer, has reportedly appointed ZenithOptimedia to handle its offline media planning and buying duties in China following a pitch.
Rihanna appears in Hong Kong for Budweiser-sponsored party
International superstar Rihanna, who was fashionably late by three hours, arrived just before midnight at Magnum Club in Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong area, after her concerts in Macau last weekend. A crowd of 250, including lucky fans, media, Rihanna's super fans from China and Budweiser's VIP guests, enjoyed an exclusive preview of the singer's documentary, "Half of Me", which will go live on BudweiserMusic.com on 18 September. Rihanna's Diamond World Tour next visits Singapore.
The Body Shop engages Fimmick for social-media push in 2013
HONG KONG & MACAU - The Body Shop has appointed Fimmick as its social media agency for Hong Kong and Macau markets for 2013.
Macau launches first English business newspaper for expats
MACAU - To cater to Macau's growing number of business travelers and residents from abroad, De Ficção Multimedia Projects will launch Business Daily, Macau's first English-language daily business-focused newspaper, on 2 April.
Groupon HK and Macau.com form partnership
MACAU & HONG KONG - Groupon Hong Kong and Macau.com, a tourism portal for the special administrative region, has announced a new partnership that will give both locals and travelers access to local deals in Macau.
Big marketing battle among Macau hotels boosts advertising in HK
HONG KONG - According to admanGo, the total adspend in Hong Kong in May was US$371 million (HK$2.89 billion), moving up 13 per cent as compared to May 2010, and 3 per cent compared to April this year. A big marketing battle among the hotels in Macau may account for much of the change.
TST MTR transformed for Galaxy Macau campaign in HK
HONG KONG - JCDecaux Transport Hong Kong has launched its largest station-wide metro advertising for Galaxy Macau to promote the pre-launch of its latest hotel resort, scheduled to open on 15 May.
Isobar HK wins COD's 'House of Dancing Water' digital business
HONG KONG - City of Dreams has appointed Isobar Hong Kong to handle all digital activities for ‘The House of Dancing Water’, the world’s largest water-based extravaganza showcased in Macau.
Paul Kay hired as managing editor for HK, Macau Tatler
HONG KONG - Time Out Hong Kong editor-in-chief Paul Kay will join Edipresse Hong Kong as the new managing editor of Hong Kong Tatler and Macau Tatler in mid-April.
LongXi Festival of Minds 2011 to debut in Macau during August
MACAU - The LongXi Festival of Minds 2011 will be held in Macau during August for the very first time, Chinese advertising veterans and LongXi founders Jimmy Lam, Tomaz Mok and Peter Soh announced at a press conference at the Macau Cultural Centre yesterday.
Golin Harris Hong Kong wins Caesars Golf Macau PR account
HONG KONG - Caesar Golf Macau, owned by the Caesar Entertainment Corporation in Las Vegas, has chosen Golin Harris Hong Kong as its PR agency partner, after an earlier pitch with several undisclosed agencies.
Grey Hong Kong scoops AOR for Starworld Hotel Macau
HONG KONG – Grey has confirmed winning Starworld Hotel as agency-of-record for its branding and advertising businesses.
Samson Woo rejoins Mandarin Oriental as marketing director in Macau
HONG KONG - Mandarin Oriental Group has welcomed back Samson Woo to lead the sales and marketing team at the Mandarin Oriental in Macau, which opened during June this year.
City of Dreams hands digital account to Publicis Modem
HONG KONG - Publicis Modem Hong Kong has been appointed as the digital communications agency for Macau's leisure and entertainment resort City of Dreams.
The Economist appoints Nicholas Bruneau for advertising and sponsorship manager role
HONG KONG - The Economist Group has appointed Nicholas Bruneau (pictured) as its advertising and sponsorship manager in Hong Kong.
What now for Macau as regulations tighten and Singapore's casino industry grows?
Could this be the year that Macau, the 'sin city' of the East, loses its gaming crown in Asia?