The ruling follows a landmark FTC decision that fined Dentsu and six industry peers a record ¥3.3 billion (US$22.3 million).
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Tokyo Court upholds ¥300 million penalty for Dentsu over Olympic bid-rigging
Japan FTC hits Dentsu, others with 3.3 billion yen penalty over Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging
Citing violations of the Antimonopoly Act, Japan's Fair Trade Commission fined Dentsu and six other firms ¥3.3 billion (US$22.8 mil) for bid-rigging tied to the Tokyo Olympics. Dentsu is contesting the 'discrepancies'.
Allianz supports Olympic athletes’ mental health with dog squad
The campaign stars skateboarders Leticia Bufoni and Dashawn Jordan.
What does Tokyo banning spectators from the Olympic Games mean for advertisers?
Agency pros discuss how brands should pivot their strategies without fans in the stands.
How a Japanese diplomat found a niche in London’s PR scene
The second part of Campaign’s series on Japanese expats in the communications and creative field features Daisuke Tsuchiya, a former diplomat who liked London so much that he changed his career for it.
CastingAsia launches Tokyo influencer network
The launch of a Tokyo influencer network comes in response to growing marketing demand in Japan ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
How to buy programmatic in Japan?
With Tokyo 2020 just around the corner, how should advertisers make the most of their programmatic buck in Japan's unique digital landscape?
"Cosmetic change is not interesting": Kontrapunkt's Bo Linnemann
In Japan, the co-founder of the renowned Danish branding company discusses lessons from a life in design, why politicians struggle to connect with people, and whether Tokyo 2020's positioning is any good.
Why Dentsu wants to get closer to sports startups
With its Sports Tech Tokyo initiative, the advertising giant hopes to open up data and new business streams while positioning Tokyo as a hub for sports-related innovation.
Tokyo government efforts to reduce plastic waste hampered by lack of communications investment
Changing people’s behaviour requires communications expertise, complains a frustrated official.
Seb Coe: Physical inactivity is a 'ticking time bomb'
The athletics legend and sports ambassador tells Campaign Asia-Pacific why marathon-watching at Tokyo 2020 will be an experience like no other; how brands are seeing the 'health' agenda in supporting Asian games; and why traditional sport mustn't discard esports.
New AI chatbot to aid visitor influx for Tokyo 2020
The chatbot will help users with real-time information from official sources and insights from other users.
Visa taps Olympic swimmer to help normalise card payments in Japan
New work demonstrates the convenience of cards for everyday purchases.
Book review: A polemicist addresses Dentsu's hold on the Olympics
Having spent almost 20 years at Hakuhodo, Ryu Honma clearly has an axe to grind with Dentsu. But his latest book deserves some attention, if only because it questions what many see as the natural order of things.
The real meaning of a ‘new Dentsu’
The CEO of London-based sports marketing company Redmandarin offers a personal view on what Dentsu's legacy means for Japanese brands globally.
Innovation can kill cash, says Visa’s new Japan marketing head
The company needs to give a cash-loving society a reason to break its habits.
Japan Airlines hires M&C Saatchi for new global positioning
The airline is looking for greater differentiation in the US, Europe and Asia.
Japanese lack confidence in country’s ability to host more tourists
A public perception study finds Osaka is a lot more upbeat than Tokyo and Kyoto about being able to show visitors a good time.
Tokyo and New York launch a cross-promotional tourism campaign
The two cities will advertise each other to drive an exchange of tourist traffic.
Tokyo 2020 innovation chief hopes technology can augment Brand Japan
Olympic sponsors have a key role to play in restoring Japan’s position at the forefront of global technological progress.