Omnicom-owned PHD takes the top spot in the final APAC media league of the year, fending off a Publicis-powered top five, while Mindshare claws back into the top 20.
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Brands are trading noise for restraint in 2026's Lunar New Year ads, and it's for the long run
2026's festive work marks a clear pivot away from loud tropes, moving towards quieter, longer‑term platforms rooted in subtle narratives. Big brands are now leaning into film to reinforce why they matter.
Dentsu drops sale of international arm but is open to deals in local markets
EXCLUSIVE: After months of uncertainty over its overseas operations, Dentsu has ruled out a comprehensive partnership, announcing sweeping management changes as it reports its steepest annual loss on record.
When Valentine’s Day anticipation meets Taco Bell
Gut Asia goes for a less complicated, more edible spot to mark V-Day in Korea.
Dentsu reports record $2 billion loss ahead of CEO transition, suspends dividends
Dentsu reduced headcount by 2,100 roles in 2025 and said a further 1,300 cuts are planned.
Happy Lunar New Year 2026 from Campaign Asia-Pacific!
The editorial team is taking a break to welcome a new moon and the Year of the Fire Horse, resuming publication on February 20.
Air Selangor tells a tender, unsentimental dementia story for Lunar New Year
That, along with a selection of work from around the region that sidestepped tired tropes in favour of human storytelling.
WPP Media appoints Kevin Kivi managing director for South Australia
Kivi will oversee Wavemaker’s key client portfolio to drive growth and deepen partnerships amid WPP’s push into AI-driven media solutions.
Dentsu to appoint Takeshi Sano as its new global CEO
Sano told Campaign Asia-Pacific he is prioritising Dentsu’s role as a growth partner by focusing on tech and capabilities. Incumbent president and global CEO Hiroshi Igarashi is set to step down from his role next month.
Creative Minds: Why Nonthaporn Ketmanee believes adland should think more like tennis stars
Inspired by athletes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the senior creative director at Publicis believes the industry could use more humility, respect, and beautifully crafted thinking.
Inside Korea’s culture engine: How reinvention and fandom keeps fuelling the global K-wave phenomenon
In the Hallyu 4.0 era, the creative conversation is no longer about Made in Korea but Made with Korea, a framework where brands and talent co‑create shared IP that blurs the lines between entertainment and commerce.
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Apple’s 2026 Lunar New Year film
Apple’s ninth Shot on iPhone Lunar New Year film is a gentle story of routine, companionship and return.
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Confessions of a CMO: How the modern CMO is using survival intelligence to overcome C-suite challenges
The CMO role is not just adapting to change — it is leading it. New research from Worldwide Partners finds today’s top marketing leaders are embracing ambiguity and redefining themselves as strategic disruptors, narrative builders and internal culture shapers. Explore the five new CMO archetypes reshaping the C-suite in Confessions of a CMO.
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Social-first Super Bowl campaigns show how brands are winning without TV
Super Bowl LX demonstrates the growing power of social-only activations and the evolution of hybrid strategies.
Publicis hires former WPP Studio X global chief operating officer Sean Palmer
Previously based in Singapore, Palmer relocates to London to be Publicis' chief operational transformation officer for global clients.
Super Bowl LX draws 124.9 million viewers as NBC sets new records
Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language halftime show helped deliver the second-most-watched broadcast in US history.
Ad creatives share the Super Bowl LX spots they wish they worked on
For Question of the Week, Campaign asked Adland to share the Super Bowl LX work they wish they did.
Omnicom's Aditya Kanthy: This is fundamentally a growth play
The president and managing director reflect on Omnicom Advertising India’s ongoing transformation, from the reimagined agencies to attracting talent.
Adland faces calls to tackle scam ads as Meta admits they ‘might be 3-4% of revenues’
Consumers say role of platforms is key as distrust grows over suspicious ads.
WPP plans to launch WPP Creative
There are no plans to remove agency brands.
Why the Super Bowl’s best ads don’t feel like ads anymore
The Big Game is no longer the idea — it’s the amplifier.
Sabrina Carpenter builds the ideal boyfriend out of Pringles for Super Bowl LX
The pop star’s Super Bowl debut leans into Gen Z’s ‘unhinged’ sensibility—and an increasingly gender-diverse NFL audience.
Toyota taps Kylie Kelce, Eli Manning for Pro Bowl encore game with flag football youth
The NFL’s official automotive partner celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a star-studded flag football game and $80,000 grant.