andrew lok

Jan 22, 2014

Cat people or dog people: Which do agencies need?

A possibly too-serious consideration of cat traits and dog traits vis-a-vis advertising agencies.

Jun 18, 2013

Lessons from Doctor Wong

Andrew Lok, founder of Civilization in Shanghai, explains why agencies would be wise to adopt the principles espoused by his long-time family physician.

May 3, 2013

Independence movement: Former big-agency execs discuss indie startups

ASIA-PACIFIC - The past 16 months have seen a spate of former senior executives of 4A agencies and international networks founding independent agencies. What's making so many talented individuals leave the 'comfort zone', and how are they meeting the challenges they face as 'indies'?

Jan 24, 2013

Back from his travels, ex-BBDO Shanghai ECD founds his own Civilization

SHANGHAI - Andrew Lok, former ECD of BBDO Shanghai, has founded startup agency Civilization in the city.

May 30, 2012

BBDO Shanghai ECD Andrew Lok resigns, will return to Singapore

SHANGHAI - Andrew Lok, executive creative director of BBDO Shanghai since 2008, has resigned and will leave the agency at the end of June to move back to his home country of Singapore.

Jul 27, 2010

Pepsi recreates the 'Journey to the west' with heavy machines and mega stars

PepsiCo China calls on another epic war, but this time with a modern twist to the Chinese folklore ‘Journey to the west’ to cool down the summer heat.