A year after taking the helm, The Wall Street Journal Asia's editor unpacks the newsroom’s strategic reboot—from a strengthened team in Singapore to a renewed focus on fast, analytical, and irreplaceable journalism.
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'Asia isn’t just part of the story—it is the story': WSJ’s Deborah Ball on why global news attention is shifting east
‘Nice little advertising business you got there. Be a shame if something happened to it’
Media reports indicate that Interpublic Group is being pressured to spend more with X, or its Omnicom deal could face resistance from owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk.
Dept hires David Neal as global CFO as Mickey Kalifa departs
Kalifa departs after two years with the company.
Beyond Wall Street: Dow Jones on redefining legacy media for a new era
As the media industry navigates a mercurial landscape, Dow Jones’ global CCO, CMO, and EVP and GM for leadership, luxury, and events sit down with Campaign to discuss why their news goes well beyond the parishioners of finance.
US election outcome will affect Asia’s workforce and productivity: Anthony Scaramucci
During a recent visit to Singapore, the former White House director of communications spoke to Campaign about the intersection of geopolitics and business, highlighting the challenges Asian companies face amid shifting US policies, and the upcoming US election.
IPG reportedly in talks to sell RGA to Tata Consultancy Services
Based on a report by WSJ, the potential acquisition by TCS would place the company alongside other consulting giants like Accenture and Deloitte in offering integrated digital transformation and creative services.
Wall Street Journal names new Asia editor
Deborah Ball replaces Andrew Dowell, who will now oversee the Middle East bureau after over seven years in Asia.
Ten questions with Ingrid Verschuren: Head of Data Strategy & AI, Dow Jones
As the generative AI boom sweeps over the media industry, Campaign catches up with Dow Jones' Ingrid Verschuren to discuss how the news and finance conglomerate is embracing artificial intelligence and navigating both its threats and opportunities.
40 Under 40 2022: Julia Clyne, Dow Jones & Co
Clyne’s leadership and passion to support quality journalism has contributed to WSJ being one of the most trusted news brands in APAC.
How B2B marketers are preparing to thrive in a cookieless world
Many companies have long had first-party data but their data strategies have often been minimal. That is about to change with Google’s announcement that they will be removing third-party cookies by 2022.
Debating the merits of a short or long marketing strategy in this climate
CAMPAIGN CONNECT: Slashed budgets and the compulsion to keep the lights on may deter lengthy brand-building plans from marketers, despite their importance.
Facebook reportedly gearing up to launch news section
Facebook will pay rights to news outlets for content, report says.
Bad ads disguised as content undermine trust: Dow Jones revenue chief
Ahead of his appearance at Campaign360, Dow Jones' new global chief revenue officer Josh Stinchcomb discusses innovating on custom content, shiny new ad tech tools and navigating changing audience habits.
WSJ Custom Studios renamed as The Trust
Dow Jones's brand marketing division expands and announces a new creative director.
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.
The case for location-based credibility
Where your content is seen is just as important as what it says.
Photos: WSJ celebrates 40 years in Asia
The publication hosted events in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo to mark four decades in the region.
Fixing the model to empower truth tellers at WSJ
MEDIA360 SUMMIT - Dow Jones’ Katie Vanneck-Smith is determined to lead the way in transforming the media landscape into a membership world, starting with the Wall Street Journal.
WSJ experiments with virtual reality, open-sources mobile code
HONG KONG - While virtual reality has its challenges and limitations, The Wall Street Journal’s global head of visuals, Jessica Yu, believes that “getting in early and experimenting” is key to the medium’s success in the future.
Join us for trivia (and free drinks): The Big Quiz
If you work for a media agency in Hong Kong and would like free drinks and a little friendly competition, round up a team and join us for the Big Quiz this Wednesday evening, presented in association with The Wall Street Journal.
will.i.am makes time for Wall Street Journal in global campaign
HONG KONG - Realising there’s a shortage in the attention economy, The Wall Street Journal’s “Make Time” campaign aims to show the value of its subscription through the likes of will.i.am, Tory Burch and SAP CEO Bill McDermott.
The Wall Street Journal launches global WeChat and LINE accounts
The Wall Street Journal today announced the launch of two new social media accounts: WeChat and LINE, making the Journal one of the first major international news organizations to have global accounts on both platforms.
The Wall Street Journal launches bold new brand campaign
HONG KONG - The Wall Street Journal has launched #WSJbe, a new multi-media brand campaign, offering rare insight into some of the journalists who contribute to the creation of the publication’s trusted and authoritative content.
Wall Street Journal appoints David Crawshaw as editor of real-time news, Asia
HONG KONG - The Wall Street Journal has appointed David Crawshaw (@davewsj) as editor of Real-Time News, Asia, based in Hong Kong.
Gerard Baker on evolving Dow Jones into a 'digital native'—fast
HONG KONG – Since he took on the role of editor-in-chief of Dow Jones and managing editor of The Wall Street Journal in January, Gerard Baker has been taking steps to safeguard the future of Dow Jones' stable of financial titles.
WSJ's Mariko Sanchanta tipped to join Burson-Marsteller as MD in Hong Kong
HONG KONG - Mariko Sanchanta, senior Asia editor for the Wall Street Journal, is tipped to be joining Burson-Marsteller in Hong Kong as managing director, according to senior industry sources.
Wall Street Journal launches “China’s World” column; examines China at a crossroad
HONG KONG - The defining question of the 21st century is this: what kind of global power will China become?
Bars, brands join ‘Drink for Good’ event
HONG KONG - More than 60 bars and 40 corporate sponsors, including British Airways, Bank of America, The Economist, Maxus and Ogilvy have teamed up with charity organisation HandsOn Hong Kong for a 4 September fund-raising event.
Wall Street Journal cafe to pop up in Seoul
The Wall Street Journal is hosting a pop-up café in the heart of Seoul during early July, showcasing the importantance of technology and innovation by engaging leading technology experts, entrepreneurs, developers and venture capitalists in Korea. The Seoul Wall Street Journal Café is the latest in a global series focused on pioneering markets, following the success of previous events in London, Berlin, New York and Tokyo.
HKEJ partners with Eslite Bookstore to celebrate its 40th anniversary
HONG KONG - Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) has rolled out a series of marketing initiatives as part of its 40th anniversary celebration campaign, including a book recommendation programme with Eslite Bookstore, a Facebook game, a book launch, and a large social cocktail reception at the Hong Kong Convention Centre (HKCEC).
Media agency models, privacy and talent among key themes at Media360Asia
HONG KONG - The Media360Asia summit here yesterday brought together global and regional media leaders for discussions on a wide range of pressing issues including accurately valuing the changing media mix, the tension between big ideas and procurement-driven savings, talent acquisition and retention, real-time marketing, data infrastructure and privacy.
Christine Brendle to depart Dow Jones, Wall Street Journal in Asia
HONG KONG - A spokesman for Dow Jones has confirmed that Christine Brendle, managing director of Dow Jones Asia-Pacific and publisher of the The Wall Street Journal in Asia, is stepping down.
WSJ launches Bahasa Indonesia website
JAKARTA – The Wall Street Journal has expanded its reach in Asia with the launch of a Bahasa website and BlackBerry app in Indonesia.
WSJ launches Korean-language site
HONG KONG - WSJ.com has launched a local language edition in Korea, drawing more than two million page views in its first week.
WSJ plans Indonesian news site, mobile reader in Bahasa
JAKARTA – The Wall Street Journal is to launch a dedicated Indonesian news site and mobile newsreader in Bahasa this summer.
Wall Street Journal launches campaign to promote new lifestyle coverage
HONG KONG – The Wall Street Journal has launched an integrated campaign to promote the title as more than just a business journal.
WSJ gets interactive on Facebook
NEW YORK – The Wall Street Journal has launched a news app on Facebook which allows users to read, share and comment on its articles within the social networking environment.
Dow Jones builds its APAC marketing team
HONG KONG - Dow Jones has expanded its marketing team in Asia, with Kendrew Yu taking on responsibility for enterprise marketing, and Doris Chan becoming regional head of events for the publisher.
Clement Tsang joins ZenithOptimedia as head of Performics China
SHANGHAI - Australian-trained lawyer Clement Tsang has taken up the newly created role of head of Performics China, the performance marketing agency under ZenithOptimedia.
Dow Jones appoints regional corporate communications director
ASIA-PACIFIC - Dow Jones has appointed Chad Tendler to the regional role of director of corporate communications for Asia-Pacific, effective from 21 July.
WSJ Asia launches multimedia regional brand campaign
HONG KONG – The Wall Street Journal Asia (WSJ Asia) has launched a regional branding campaign aimed at addressing the misperception that the publication is for bankers only.
Wall Street Journal debuts Chinese website with Hong Kong focus
HONG KONG and CHINA - Following a series of digital initiatives launched by The Wall Street Journal in Asia over the past year, the company yesterday introduced its simplified Chinese site with dedicated a Hong Kong section for Mainland readers.
Wall Street Journal's Scene Asia launches Chinese edition
BEIJING - The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has launched the Chinese edition of Scene Asia online.
WSJ launches Europe and Asia apps
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has extended its flagship iPad app to include separate regional editions for users in Europe and Asia.
News portals FT, Wall Street Journal experience access issues in China
BEIJING – Major news and media portals like the Chinese website of the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal have been experiencing blockage of their sites, leading to heated discussions on chat forums.
Wall Street Journal Asia adds lifestyle content
HONG KONG - Wall Street Journal Asia (WSJA) has expanded its content with the addition of a Life & Style section from Monday to Thursday, and an extension of the Weekend Journal every Friday.
Everyone wants a piece of China's online ad market
BEIJING – Despite rapid growth and increasing interest from global agencies and advertisers, China's online advertising system is still lacking transparency.
Everyone wants a piece of China's online ad market
BEIJING – Despite rapid growth and increasing interest from global agencies and advertisers, China's online advertising system is still lacking transparency.
iPad sales soar globally
ASIA-PACIFIC - Apple is expecting to sell 8.13 million iPad units worldwide by the end of this year. RBC Capital Markets predicts the sales will add US$4 billion in revenue to the fiscal year for Apple.