TODAY'S EDITION 07/08/2026

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Backlash mounts after Louis Vuitton wins $1.5 million trademark case against Molly Tea

"I hope that lawsuit was worth it," wrote one user as the ruling ignited a backlash in China, where netizens question the optics of a Western luxury house defending a monogram long associated with Japanese design influences against a local tea chain.

'AI has started to feel like Photoshop' and other trends that best explain Cannes Lions 2026

Campaign Asia asked APAC's leading voices to reflect on the ideas that will endure long after Cannes packed up.

Meta faces mounting pressure in India over Instagram child abuse ads

India has given Meta seven days to explain how paid Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material were allowed through, intensifying scrutiny of its moderation failures in its largest market.

Why agencies are losing influence in the boardroom

"The industry's own Reformation won't begin with one dramatic event," writes Whittaker. He argues agencies have become too focused on operational debates and too removed from the boardroom.

Bravo Media MD to step down after four years

Richard Petignaud will leave the Hong Kong media company on August 5.

Is advertising still a good career choice for young creatives?

Campaign asks APAC's creative leaders is advertising still the career choice for young creatives to dream big, take risks, and make work that matters?

Exit Interview: Ogilvy’s Kent Wertime on disruption, co-leadership, and leaving no unfinished business

After 27 years with the network and four decades in the advertising industry, the APAC co-CEO and global chief of Ogilvy One reflects on a career defined by calculated risks, deep human connection, and knowing exactly when to step away for his "next chapter."

Former GroupM China chief investment officer jailed for life in bribery case

A Chinese court has handed down a life sentence to WPP's former ad-buying chief for China, Di Fei, following a $176 million bribery scandal.

The Knowledge

Indonesia's top 50 brands 2026

From ecommerce to instant noodles, messaging apps to mineral water—discover the brands winning over Indonesian consumers in YouGov’s latest rankings.

Pride 2026 exposes APAC’s widening divide on LGBTQ+ visibility

APAC’s Pride landscape is becoming more polarised in 2026, with some markets embracing visibility while others pull back under pressure.

Campaign’s Over Fifty List 2026: Pratima Harite, Lenovo

Without any privileged head start, Harite has risen to lead Lenovo's corporate citizenship across 13 Asia Pacific markets, impacting millions of lives along the way.

The Work



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The Future of attention

Attention has become one of the most valuable resources in marketing, yet one of the least understood. In this four-part video series, leaders from Kenvue, Disney and Xpln.ai explore how changing consumer behavior, evolving media environments and new approaches to measurement are reshaping the way brands earn attention, build trust and drive impact.

OPINIONS

Why did APAC’s Cannes tally fall sharply in 2026?

SOUNDING BOARD: Did APAC simply produce less award-worthy work this year, or did Cannes’ tougher rules expose markets that had become as skilled at building case studies as campaigns?

Eurovision Asia is a new test for brands

For brands eyeing Eurovision Asia, the real question is not whether they can be seen, but whether they can add value to the communities and fandoms it creates.

What does it mean to be an LGBTQ+ influencer in Asia in 2026?

Campaign spoke to Queer content creators across Singapore and Hong Kong on navigating fewer deals and rising caution as brands pull back from Pride marketing.

'AI can't replicate human vulnerability': Lili Jiang on the Cannes Lions 2026 reset

Jury expectations have changed drastically in recent years, the Cheil Hong Kong ECD opined. She believes creative judgement is the key differentiator in winning work.

Why Asia still struggles for recognition at Cannes

Cannes deserves credit for putting Asia on the agenda, the next step is making sure the work gets judged on its own terms, writes Andreas Krasser.

Ndidi Oteh: Lean into meaningful change or risk losing relevancy very quickly

Ahead of Cannes Lions 2026, Campaign is asking senior leaders from the biggest global agency and marketing groups about the most pressing issues facing the industry. Accenture Song’s Ndidi Oteh is the latest in the series.

Yannick Bolloré: Combine power of machines and understanding of human desire to win

Ahead of Cannes Lions 2026, Campaign is asking leaders from the biggest global agency and marketing groups about the most pressing issues facing the industry. Yannick Bolloré of Havas completes the series.

Arthur Sadoun: People are our number one asset and key differentiator for our clients

Ahead of Cannes Lions 2026, Campaign is asking leaders from the biggest global agency and marketing groups about the most pressing issues facing the industry. Arthur Sadoun of Publicis Groupe is next in the series.


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