Media
Snapchat brings AI-powered augmented reality tools to advertisers
New gen AI and machine learning tools promise to help advertisers reduce the time it takes to turn 2D product catalogues into 3D ‘try-on’ assets on the platform.
Agency Report Cards 2023: We grade 31 APAC networks
Campaign Asia-Pacific presents its 21st annual evaluation of APAC agency networks based on their 2023 business performance, innovation, creative output, awards, action on DEI and sustainability, and leadership.
Agency Report Card 2023: Carat
With signs of improvement on the horizon but a parent network restructuring against the backdrop, Carat navigated the difficult position of maintaining its growth in 2023, whilst remaining unaffected by the uncertainties that surround it.
Omnicom expands presence in India, opens new Centers of Excellence
The expansion comes as Omnicom announced a new entity in India in November 2023—Omnicom Advertising Services—to oversee the company’s creative agencies in the region, with Aditya Kanthy at the helm as CEO.
Agencies caution advertisers against knee-jerk response to rise of social media
Warc’s Social Media Reaches New Peaks report revealed that social media is now the largest channel in the world in terms of adspend.
Ebiquity predicts 'more positive' advertising outlook for 2024
Media consultancy's revenue jumped 7% year on year in 2023.
TikTok sues the US government to prevent potential ban
TikTok argues that its First Amendment rights will be infringed upon should the ban be upheld.
Agency Report Card 2023: BBDO
BBDO is rebounding in revenue growth and new wins, with more business diversification across Asia. But its creative performance still has room to improve.
How Google, Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are attempting to eclipse each other
At the 2024 NewFronts in the US, tech platforms glided over legislative issues and focused on outshining each other with technology and performance, appealing to cost-focused media buyers.
Meta introduces AI-generated image variations and text for ads
Brands can now get AI-generated creative variants in Meta’s Ads Manager through Advantage+ creative.
Don’t let your AI investment for advertising fall flat
AI is not a silver bullet; the tech’s capabilities, while incredibly powerful, are only effective if managed and implemented correctly.
WPP’s Mark Read: Why 2024 will improve after Q1 despite client delays and China challenges
New business pipeline looks good overall, but some project work is under pressure because 'client decisions are taking longer to happen', CEO tells Campaign.
Agency Report Card 2023: Assembly
2023 was a transitional year for the agency as they embarked on their first full year with the Assembly identity, one in which they hit financial targets and delivered client satisfaction, but still remained a little quiet to the market.
Assembly hires Pele Cortizo-Burgess as its first global chief strategy officer
Cortizo-Burgess leaves Initiative to bring his experience guiding inclusive media strategy to Assembly.
Move and win roundup: Week of May 6, 2024
Vero, DoubleVerify, Havas, BBH, Mediacorp, CNN, FCB, Dentsu, The Womb, PHD, TBWA, BBDO and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
Agency Report Card 2023: AKQA
The design-led agency continues to produce interesting work, but we didn’t see enough evidence of business growth or benefits from its partnership with Grey.
Mixed-reality marketing: how AR can help future-proof brands
No longer an expensive add-on, augmented reality can now present a low cost and novel way to reach new audiences in a media saturated world.
Social overtakes search for adspend in landmark global shift: Warc Media
Meta alone is on track to surpass all global linear TV in advertising revenue by 2025, driven by investment in AI tools such as Advantage+, according to a new worldwide report.
Ogilvy Hong Kong, Dentsu Japan and The Monkeys in Australia win Grand Clios
The global awards show awarded top honours to campaigns hailing from 15 different markets worldwide.
Best Places to Work Asia-Pacific 2024: Entries open
Celebrate APAC agencies and brands' outstanding achievements in improving workplace cultures.
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