john holton

Mar 7, 2013

Esprit de corpse? To survive, HK-based brand must become a leader not a follower

HONG KONG - Like the foppish young man in 1960s hit single 'Dedicated follower of fashion', Hong Kong-headquartered retailer Esprit will continue to struggle to be taken seriously if it fails to establish its own identity in the competitive fast-fashion space, branding experts warn.

Dec 4, 2012

Figtree brand consultancy acquired by US-based independent Prophet

HONG KONG - Buying a foothold in Asia in a deal combining two independent brand consultants, San Francisco-based Prophet has acquired Figtree, which has offices in London and Hong Kong.

Nov 22, 2012

InvestHK appoints Figtree for global rebranding duties

GLOBAL - InvestHK, a Hong Kong government department responsible for channeling foreign direct investment (FDI) into the city, has appointed branding consultancy Figtree to develop a new global advertising and marketing campaign.