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Mobile services brands benefit as Filipinos seek local comfort
While Jollibee continues to rule the roost as the strongest local brand in the Philippines, according to our exclusive survey, consumers are seeking comfort in familiar, homegrown brands in the second year of the pandemic.
Post-COVID, China's smart social movement accelerates
We're seeing the rise of a new smart consumer, smart economy and a smart community in China.
Mobile looms larger among Filipinos' favourite local brands
Comfort foods remain tops, but the prevalence of handset brands and service providers among the Philippines' strongest local brands shows mobility matters.
CES Asia takeaways: The ‘smart everything’ economy
Arvind Sethumadhavan of Dentsu Aegis Network shares thoughts on the utility and marketing potential of smart devices and technologies showcased at this year's CES Asia.
Tencent digital case studies: Mobile brings brands to life
By the year 2020, the world will have to analyse 50 times more data than what we have today, which means traditional analysis needs to change. The Internet's impact on China is also deepening as it becomes a mainstream media. With this as a backdrop, our mindsets as marketers must also change.
Acquisition puts heads of Smart in the McCann Australia driving seat
SYDNEY - McCann Worldgroup Australia has confirmed its acquisition of local independent agency Smart. But it is the incoming agency leaders who will take on the key roles of the merged entity, now rebranded as McCann Erickson Australia.
How to leverage Smart TVs to boost your TV campaign
Reuben Verghese, vice-president, Asia-Pacific of Accedo Broadband, which specialises in crafting apps for Smart TVs and is in partnership with leading manufacturers and broadcasters, discusses how campaigns can add that extra oomph by integrating Smart TV.
Ovaltine Super 5 inspires kids to think creatively in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH - On the back of last year’s successful Ovaltine Smart Challenge Campaign, Y&R Vietnam has launched a new campaign for Ovaltine inspiring children to be imaginative and think creatively.
Filipino mobile market rocks to its own ringtone
Handsets holds sway over service providers for a population that is still more inclined to text than to talk.