“Print is being rediscovered as a premium channel… precisely because everyone’s eyes are glazed over from too many digital ads,” says Éric Blais in his latest Free to Disagree column.
Why print is an enduring force for advertisers
In a world fixated on quick wins and bottom-line results, print advertising has come to stand as a testament to brand-building despite closures of print publications and declining print sales.
What Publicis' Natalie Lam is looking for on the Lions print & publishing jury
CANNES LIONS JURY PERSPECTIVES: The chief creative officer for Publicis Groupe APAC & MEA also shares what she wants to immerse herself in at Cannes and who she wants to meet.
A picture tells a thousand father-child stories
A new print campaign for McDonald’s Philippines shows that a few good photos are all you need to tell a powerful story.
APAC media inflation is most resilient globally: report
ECI Media's inflation report also sees CTVs and podcasts rapidly emerging as weighty media opportunities.
SPH media profits plunge; introduces ‘integrated’ sales approach to boost ad spend
A sobering outlook from Singapore’s publishing giant in its 2018/9 financial year results, as it gets underway with a streamlining strategy.
SPH media revenues continue slide
Shortened holiday ad period and slowing print revenues weigh on results in first half of fiscal year.
Bloomberg Media clocks up 16% annual revenue growth
CEO Justin Smith expecting double-digit growth again in 2019.
Dow Jones is launching luxury glossies even though print is pooped
After launching new Mansion Global and Penta products this year, publisher Mae Cheng tells Campaign Asia-Pacific what's working in the world of glossy magazines.
Hong Kong airlines launches new inflight magazine, +852
The airline revamps its inflight offering with a new publication named after the city's international calling code, along with fresh meals for economy passengers.
Spikes Asia and HP announce Young Spikes Design competition
Competition will highlight how agencies and brands can use print to increase engagement.
The Economist plans push for Australian readers
CMO Michael Brunt remains unswervingly set on growing profits through circulation, not advertising.
Wall Street Journal to stop print in Singapore along with Hong Kong
Newspaper readers have until October 6 to convert subscriptions to online digital packages.
Inflight magazines: Paper planes soar higher
Higher quality editorial combined with more passengers means inflight magazines remain a fertile print landing ground for ads. But is the rise of onboard wifi changing the game?
Monocle, at 10, looks to Asia for growth
Ten years in, Tyler Brûlé continues to evolve Monocle by instinct, taste and opportunity, spurning social media in favour of print and radio, and finding his own niche with advertisers.
Amid print-media gloom, SPH offers personalised front pages (plus flowers and champagne)
Singapore media conglomerate rolls out personalised print after announced job cuts, falling advertisement revenue and merger of titles.
Bid4Ad raises SG$1million for automation mission
SINGAPORE - Startup Bid4Ad has raised SG$1 million (US$741,000) from angel investors to further develop its programmatic solutions and continue its mission to automate traditional media buying.
Digital publication for billionaires launches print edition
SINGAPORE - Just over two years after Billionaire.com launched its online publication aimed at the mega rich, the brand has announced the launch of a monthly print magazine. We asked co-founder Christian Barker how the brand is tapping into the booming luxury market and why print still matters.
First shortlists released: Design, Digital, Media, Mobile, Outdoor, PR, Print, Healthcare
SPIKES ASIA - The juries for the Design, Digital, Media, Mobile, Outdoor, PR, Print and Healthcare categories at Spikes Asia 2014 have released their shortlists.
Don’t stop the presses: Print evolves to survive
While online ads have not made up for the decline in print spend, the medium has evolved from cash cow to status symbol.
Time Out Tokyo aims to strengthen brand with print edition
TOKYO – Time Out Tokyo has launched a print edition after four years of operation as a purely online publication in an effort to build the brand and extend content to new audiences in the Japanese market.
Online media consumption overtakes traditional in most countries: Study
ASIA-PACIFIC - Online media continue to attract an increasing amount of consumers' media time: 57 per cent, to be exact, according to a study by GlobalWebIndex, which also finds that people spend more time with online media than traditional forms in 23 of 31 countries studied.
Blu Inc Media organises ultra-luxury weekend for China’s elites
Blu Inc Media, the publisher of luxury lifestyle publications JET Asia-Pacific, China Boating and Luxury Properties, organised an exclusive three-day, two-night event called 'Perfect Weekend' for China’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) sponsored by luxury brands Dassault Falcon, Narada Villa and Speedo Marine. The guest list for the event, held 25-27 January in Sanya, Hainan, included prominent Chinese entrepreneurs and leaders of publicly listed companies.
China’s top-performing magazine ads: GfK StarchMetrix / Sinomonitor
The 'stopping power' of print ads has been quantified, with the release of first-ever ad effectiveness data from GfK StarchMetrix China, in partnership with Sinomonitor, who surveyed 20,712 magazine readers online to ask them about their recall of 3,598 ads that appeared in 30 different consumer magazine titles between May and October of 2012. These syndicated readership data will be released once every quarter by GfK StarchMetrix China.
NOVEMBER ISSUE PREVIEW: Social media goes from punk kid to professional
Highlights from the November issue of Campaign Asia-Pacific, available tomorrow, include a cover story on social media's rise from the fringes to the boardroom, The Atifa Silk Interview with Lenovo's Ajay Kaul and an interview with KFC's Vipul Chawla. Plus, special reports on digital advertising and the luxury sector.
Leo Burnett print ads for EnergyAustralia
Print executions by Leo Burnett Sydney for a campaign by EnergyAustralia. Please see related article (link at right).
Grey Canberra appointed for publications duties for world leaders' meeting
CANBERRA - Grey Canberra has been selected to handle the design, print and production services for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) slated to take place in Perth from 28 to 30 October.
David Ogilvy at 100: the print classics
GLOBAL - In celebration of 100 years of advertising legend David Ogilvy, Campaign has pulled together a selection of his most iconic press ads.
Apps give print a second chance
Apps have reinvigorated the publishing business model, and online is no longer the threat to print that it once was.
VIDEO: FT's deputy CEO Ben Hughes talks digital
GLOBAL - Ben Hughes, the global commercial director and deputy chief executive of the Financial Times, talks to Campaign about how print is engaging with digital.
Gap unveils first-ever China campaign
Gap has launched a print campaign in China as the US fast-fashion brand starts its marketing in the mainland.
Calvin Klein Underwear launches Envy global campaign with Zoe Saldana
Calvin Klein (CK) Underwear has activated a global online and print campaign featuring its new brand ambassador Zoe Saldana.
Ren Publishing to publish Hong Kong Jockey Club magazine
HONG KONG – Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has chosen Ren Publishing, a local boutique publishing house, to publish a monthly membership magazine titled Badges.
Malaysia's CIMB Bank promotes banking service for children
CIMB Bank in Malaysia has launched a print drive to promote the benefits of its banking service for children.
J.P. Morgan | Growth Power | Hong Kong
Independent creative agency Turn in Hong Kong has developed a print and outdoor driven campaign for financial service company J.P. Morgan.
J.P. Morgan | Growth Power | Hong Kong
Independent creative agency Turn in Hong Kong has developed a print and outdoor driven campaign for financial service company J.P. Morgan.