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Is complete brand safety realistic?
A recent report by Adalytics exposed that many ads for Fortune 500 brands—including Amazon and Apple—were placed alongside harmful content. Campaign speaks to APAC leaders about the need for a nuanced approach that blends technology with human expertise.
Google abandons cookies plan: APAC experts weigh in
Google's decision to backtrack on removing cookies has left the ad industry in a tailspin. As the dust settles, Campaign speaks to industry experts to find out how marketers can cope with the latest news.
Does adland need to up its game on short-form ads?
Tor Myhren, Film Lions president, told Cannes the industry needs to get better at short ads.
'Pseudoscientific marketing' or a bold innovation in quantum science? Guerlain's new luxury skincare offering sparks controversy
SOUNDING BOARD: Luxury skincare brand Guerlain has come under fire for its bold claims that its new $740 cream boasts the innovations of quantum science. Whilst some online have revelled it as a marvel, others are labelling it a misguided marketing attempt. Campaign asks experts to weigh in on the debate.
The Hermès game: Carefully-guarded craftsmanship or scarcity-driven marketing gimmick?
SOUNDING BOARD: With a market valuation of over US$218 billion in 2023, Hermès has managed to rise above the tidal wave of uncertainty sweeping across luxury brands. So, what's their secret to success? Industry experts weigh in.
Is the era of social media dead?
SOUNDING BOARD: Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, admitted earlier this year that users have moved away from traditional social media platforms to direct messages, closed communities, and group chats. But is ad spend moving to reflect this shift?
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