Analysis

20 hours ago

Brave, hungry, scrappy hustlers—why it's time to be more Kiwi

Canada's population, economy and ad industry is nearly eight times bigger than New Zealand's. So why are the Kiwis winning double the number of Cannes Lions (relative to their size) than Canada?

1 day ago

40 Under 40 2023: Tommy Tan, Publicis Media

Tan’s career has been grounded in fundamentals but always open to innovation, contributing to business growth and transformation for his whole team.

1 day ago

We all have a collective responsibility to make progress on sustainability

To mark Earth Day 2024, Matt Bourn and Sebastian Munden, authors of a book on the importance of sustainable advertising, warn that this is no time to stand still.

1 day ago

Why McCann’s global chief creative wants more work from an ‘open kitchen’

Javier Campopiano’s success recipe calls for a collaborative culture where media channels and gender roles dissolve into each creative serving.

1 day ago

Media pitches in China decline in 2023: Ebiquity

TOP OF THE CHARTS: The latest analysis from Ebiquity on COMvergence reveals media pitch trends in 2023 and predictions for 2024.

4 days ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on using AI to win over consumers and growing as an ads business

The e-commerce giant’s CEO revealed fresh insights into the company's future plans on all things consumer behaviour, AI, Amazon Ads and Prime Video.

Apr 18, 2024

Creative Minds: Himanish Ashar on trolling people on the Internet and his love for music

Leo Burnett's Himanish Ashar shares how he spent his younger days creating fake news and chasing his favourite band around Europe.

Apr 18, 2024

40 Under 40 2023: Tash Menon, Mash

Tash Menon, the CEO and founder of Mash, is a visionary leader who has redefined the creative services model with her innovative approach and entrepreneurial spirit.

Apr 18, 2024

Campaign's Spotlight HK 2024: Highlights

The full-day event in Hong Kong on April 18 saw dozens of marketers share insights on disruption, AI, trust, and more. Catch the event highlights here.

Apr 17, 2024

Stereotypical ads missing out on India’s diverse consumer base: New report

The report by Kantar, ASCI and the UN Stereotype Alliance also found that less than 1% of ads in the country showcased members of the LGBTQIA+ community, while modern women continue to be underrepresented.

Apr 17, 2024

How businesses in China should balance prosperity and ESG

SPRG's Arthur Hagopian on the many benefits of ESG for Chinese businesses, and how they should adopt them.

Apr 17, 2024

40 Under 40 2023: Siddhant Lahiri, Forsman & Bodenfors

Having spent two decades shaping Southeast Asia's advertising landscape, Siddhant Lahiri has earned himself recognition for being a progressive strategist.

Apr 16, 2024

40 Under 40 2023: Shu Wu, McCann Worldgroup

Shu Wu's transformative leadership led McCann Worldgroup China through unprecedented success, securing major clients and empowering diverse talents for the company

Apr 16, 2024

Mars Wrigley India CMO on evolving snack tastes and differing marketing tastes by generation

Nikhil Rao explains how Mars Wrigley brands are adapting to health and social trends, how premiumsation factors-in for older demographics and how personalised content is key for Gen Z.

Apr 16, 2024

Why brands are leaning into spoofing film genres

Leaning into entertainment storytelling catches consumer attention while giving brands more creative freedom.

Apr 15, 2024

Martech to form a larger part of Thai marketing spend: report

TOP OF THE CHARTS: Thailand's Martech Report 2024 finds the proportion of martech budgets to corporate marketing budgets to be 46% this year, up from 2023 levels.

Apr 15, 2024

40 Under 40 2023: Ruchika Gupta, Beam Suntory

An ambassador of female leadership, Gupta is building a team of thought leaders at Beam Suntory and inspiring them to achieve their highest potential.

Apr 15, 2024

Why does such a lack of transparency still exist in adtech?

Although many adtech players remain incentivised to keep the ecosystem opaque, new business models and auditing practices are challenging the status quo to demonstrate value for clients.

Apr 15, 2024

Osaka World Expo 2025: How to win influence with key economic drivers in Japan

With only a year to go, Meghan Barstow of Edelman shares five key takeaways on the payoff for countries and global brands that show up well in Osaka.

Apr 14, 2024

‘Duolingo on Ice’ was just an April Fools’ joke. But here’s how the brand made it feel real

Duolingo's director of marketing campaigns Michaela Kron shares the strategy, tactics and results behind the language learning app’s prank.