Estimated to touch INR 59,200 crores (US $6.9 billion) this year, the country's digital advertising market is growing at 19.09%, according to a Dentsu report.
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Alibaba Group reports 42% revenue gain
China retail grew 40%, while international retail increased by 29%.
Burson Cohn & Wolfe announces APAC market leaders
Newly-merged PR agency selects local leaders from existing talent pool.
Slower growth in APAC ad market: Magna report
The agency’s latest report shows large gains in less advanced APAC markets, but with China still hugely dominant.
Opportunities rife in Cambodia’s young PR market
The profession is establishing itself as necessary and distinct from other aspects of communications, while the demand for strategic planning rises, according to in-market experts.
Common (and avoidable) pitfalls of localising websites
Don't get lost in translation. Rokkan Singapore's Anthea Tang offers dos and don'ts for localising websites.
ASEAN car buyers seeking prestige and value
Male and female drivers have more in common than one might think, research into car consumers across ASEAN suggests. Conducted by DentsuSense Asia, the agency’s consumer insights division, the report examines attitudes to cars and automotive advertising, and drivers of brand preference, across six markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In total, the study canvassed 3,000 people (500 per market).
Premium auto marques fall back on gimmicks
SECTOR STUDY: Once dominated by three top German brands, China’s luxury car market grows increasingly competitive, forcing marketers to get inventive to woo buyers with ‘difference’.
APAC and China adspend growth to pick up speed in 2014: Magna Global
ASIA-PACIFIC - Advertising spending across Asia-Pacific will grow 8.7 per cent in 2014, according to Magna Global, which in its latest forecast has upgraded that number from its prior forecast of 7.4 per cent.
Millward Brown launches first automatic Chinese text-analysis tool for social-media research
BEIJING - The need for swift and accurate processing of a huge amount of feedback from consumers has become imperative for market researchers, and this has led Millward Brown, in conjunction with Eucita, to come up the first text-analysis tool adapted for Chinese-speaking regions.
Times are changing for luxury watch brands
SECTOR STUDY: Evolving tastes and a government crackdown on extravagance have ended the Swiss watch joyride in China. What can local and foreign brands do to build loyalty.
Asian palates thirst for craft brews
SECTOR STUDY: As beer consumption rises in Asia and tastes grow increasingly refined, consumers have started to look for more niche products with a stronger flavour profile.
TCL's market share of LCD TVs increased to 20.2% in Q1 2013
HONG KONG - TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (HKSE stock code: 01070) ) is pleased to announce that according to the latest DisplaySearch report, in terms of total shipment volume, the Group's LCD TV market share in the PRC increased from 18.5% in Q4 2012 to 20.2% in Q1 2013, and continued to maintain its No.1 position in the market.
DATA POINTS: Vietnam's ample opportunities
Courtesy of Nielsen, key economic and consumer behaviour trends in Vietnam. Please see the related story link below for more information.
Fuji Xerox to spend HK$500,000 to help SMBs compete
HONG KONG - The launch of Fuji Xerox's 'SMBiz-Perfect Match' campaign is aimed at helping local small and medium businesses (SMBs) consolidate their position while expanding market share in economically uncertain times.
DATA POINTS: Japan's retains its appetite for luxury
Desire for luxury goods remains strong in Japan despite the tumultuous events of last year and continuing uncertain economic circumstances, according to a report by McKinsey & Company’s Consumer and Shopper Insights division. The Japan Luxury Consumer Survey, now in its fourth year, canvassed 1,450 consumers online between April and May.
DATA POINTS: Broadcast outlook for Asia 2012-2016
Infographics from Campaign Asia-Pacific's <a href="http://www.campaignasia.com/Topic/320778,broadcast-report-digital-may-be-the-industrys-saviour.aspx">Broadcast Report</a>, featuring data from PwC and Fox OneStop Media, detail the outlook for the broadcast market for 2012 through 2016, demographics across the region and how the affluent in Asia consume various media.
BROADCAST REPORT: Media mobility boosts TV’s ad opportunities
The fast adoption of smartphones and tablets is fuelling growth of mobile TV and offering greater potential to engage with consumers.
Adspend forecast improves, with Asia-Pacific outpacing Europe: ZenithOptimedia
ASIA-PACIFIC - Global advertising expenditures will grow 4.8 per cent in 2012, according to the latest research from ZenithOptimedia, with Asia-Pacific exceeding that pace to record 7.4 per cent growth.
Mobile market in India driven by dual-SIM handsets: IDC
BANGALORE - A little customer insight goes a long way. When mobile phone manufacturers realised that Indians used two or more mobile subscriptions and were modifying their phones to accept more than one SIM-card, they started producing handsets with the capability already built in, according to a new study by consultancy IDC.
EnjoyMeitian joins China's collective buying competition
SHANGHAI – Chinese media and advertising group EnjoyChina launches EnjoyMeitian.com to offer promotions from local retailer on lifestyle and entertainment.