Otani is steering Nissan’s brand transformation through data-driven storytelling, legacy reinvention, and sustainability-led collaboration.
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Asia-Pacific Power List 2025: Yukiko Otani, Nissan
Nissan launches 90s-inspired video game ahead of Formula E race in Tokyo
Dark Horses collaborated with illustrator Kentaro Yoshida and Electric Studios to create the game.
The CMO's MO: How Nissan's Mikimasa Hamamatsu fuels brand transformation with innovation and passion
An avid skier, the Nissan marketer is always seeking ways to rev up the company's competitive edge, ensuring it stands out in a cluttered market.
Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Mikimasa Hamamatsu, Nissan
Hamamatsu champions Nissan's innovative spirit through strategic campaigns and partnerships that amplify the brand's global presence.
Nissan taps kimono designer to send Formula E message
The 'Get comfortable, but not too comfortable' campaign was conceptualised by Dark Horses
90% of crises in the automotive industry are predictable: Nissan’s Lavanya Wadgaonkar
The global vice president of communications at Nissan shared insights on tactfully handling PR flare-ups and communications crises in the digital era, whilst also championing DEI and more, during her India visit
The star of this half-time basketball show is…. a cleaning equipment
For a Nissan activation, TBWA/Hakuhodo produces an unexpectedly squeaky-clean performance.
How heritage brands are thriving in these quick-changing times
Well-established brands have best practices that work-and in most cases, have allowed them to thrive. In a year where change is the only constant, what lessons can heritage brands give when it comes to balancing tradition and relevance?
Asia-Pacific Power List 2021: Nirmal Nair, Nissan
The automaker’s top marketer across Southeast Asia has seen big improvements in brand affinity this past year after giving the brand some edge through impactful new work.
How data analytics helped Nissan boost test drive outreach in Asia-Pacific
By dropping data silos and cross-analysing, new patterns emerged helping Nissan serve up more relevant suggestions to potential car buyers.
Nissan’s marketing head on consumer targeting and revising the agency model
Asia VP of marketing Nirmal Nair weighs in on ‘collapsing’ agency silos and why the brand is spending 20% of its media budget on those not looking for cars.
Asia-Pacific Power List 2020: Masao Tsutsumi, Nissan
Scoring a coup with the early sponsorship of tennis superstar Naomi Osaka, Tsutsumi has added some bright spots to a dark few years for the auto brand.
Ghosn’s video: a smart PR move or an act of folly?
The former Nissan chairman's recorded statement is seen as a bold effort to regain control of a personal crisis, but might not be enough to win over the sceptics.
How automotive is navigating a transforming landscape
Through tech revolutions to ethical dilemmas, automotive marketers are having to stay ahead of consumer demands, expectations and fears to stay relevant. Audi, Nissan and WE Communications explain how...
How damaging is the Ghosn scandal for Brand Japan?
The former Nissan chairman's treatment is seen as a threat to Japan's business reputation, while Nissan's unclear communications could hurt investor relations.
Nissan's Ghosn scandal: The brand impact
The shock arrest of the leader widely credited with leading a turnaround is unlikely to do much long-term damage and may even be an opportunity, according to experts contacted by Campaign.
Naomi Osaka to endorse Nissan for next three years
The alignment could help the Japanese brand connect with a younger audience globally.
How Nissan used AI to boost conversion rates in one market by 900 times
Nissan has been on a mission to consolidate its global digital presence onto a single platform, Nissan Pace.