Havas’ global leaders on smart acquisitions, serious CX, and scaling with intent

EXCLUSIVE: Less M&A, more CX. Campaign Asia speaks with Havas’ global and ...

New B Corp rules to tighten standards and rebuild ...

Brands are not choosing agencies as digital-transformatio...

Hearts & Science expands into Hong Kong

No one talks about ads anymore: Have they lost their ...

8 hours ago

Havas’ global leaders on smart acquisitions, serious CX, and scaling with intent

EXCLUSIVE: Less M&A, more CX. Campaign Asia speaks with Havas’ global and regional leads about how the network is reshaping its business with CX at the core, avoiding the temptation of scale, and its plans in APAC.

8 hours ago

New B Corp rules to tighten standards and rebuild ...

Stricter rules are coming for the 9,600 businesses in 102 countries that display the B Corp badge, as the accreditation system moves to better uphold its promise of putting ‘people and planet’ first.

8 hours ago

Brands are not choosing agencies as digital-transfor...

Business leaders are turning to IT firms, AI specialists, and consultancies—not agencies—for their digital transformation needs, according to a new VML report.

7 hours ago

Hearts & Science expands into Hong Kong

Names OMG Hong Kong's Doris Kuok as managing partner. Details on this, as well as other account wins and people moves here.

1 day ago

No one talks about ads anymore: Have they lost ...

Industry leaders weigh in on how brands can help shape pop culture again through innovative storytelling and a balanced approach between creativity and performance.

20 hours ago

DoubleVerify claims Adalytics ‘manipulated findings’ in recent report on general ...

DoubleVerify alleges that the findings of Adalytics’ GIVT report are misleading and that the firm has a track record of misrepresenting verification technology and data.

13 hours ago

Mattel launches new LeBron James Ken doll as part ...

The Lakers legend is the first ‘Kenbassador’ celebrating the doll’s upcoming 65th anniversary.

1 day ago

Woolley Marketing: Is it pessimism or realism to ...

Marketers looking to justify ROI should get used to asking straightforward questions and brace themselves for answers—even ones they may not want to hear, says Darren Woolley.

1 day ago

BMF opens first APAC office in Hong Kong to drive ...

EXCLUSIVE: The agency is eyeing GBA and region-wide opportunities with a Hong Kong presence and targets doubling revenue by 2025.

1 day ago

75% of marketers report declining returns on social ...

Pouring money into social media ads isn’t paying off for many marketers. As ROI shrinks, here are the alternatives that marketers are exploring to drive results.

2 days ago

How the tariff war could strengthen Apple's ties ...

India could produce up to 25% of iPhones this year as Apple shifts production to counter escalating tariffs.

1 day ago

New leadership at BBH India: Paritosh Srivastava as ...

The new mandates for Srivastava and Bose at BBH India are in addition to their current roles at Saatchi & Saatchi India and Saatchi Propagate India.

Apr 3, 2025

Agency Report Cards 2024: We grade 25 APAC networks

The grades are in for Campaign Asia's 22nd annual evaluation of APAC agency networks. Subscribe to read our detailed analyses.

2 days ago

Can purpose still sell? The changing face of brand ...

Once a badge of honour, is brand activism now a reputational minefield?

3 days ago

Australian agencies voice frustrations with pitch ...

Australia-based agencies have highlighted some of the most frustrating aspects of canvassing for new business or defending existing clients in the latest edition of its State of the Pitch report from Trinity P3.

The CMO's MO

Feb 11, 2025

The anti-trend trend: How Starbucks aspires to use ...

THE CMO'S MO: Inspired by Apple, Starbucks Asia's marketing head, Samuel Fung, is blending tradition and innovation with a back-to-basics approach to build loyalty in a competitive market.

Jan 17, 2025

'I'm dreaming of AI that reads our thoughts': Ant ...

Ray Chen Liang, CMO of Ant Group, gets candid about the risk of being ‘cheap’ by calculating every marketing dollar, the game-changing value of AI for small businesses, and brands he admires from afar.

Jan 6, 2025

The CMO's MO: Agoda's global CMO on why the future ...

Say goodbye to generic travel ads. Agoda's Matteo Frigerio, talks about using AI to craft personalised video ads that speak your language, whisper your dreams, and ignite your wanderlust. Much like a pocket-sized AI travel agent.

Nov 15, 2024

The CMO's MO: Techcombank's marketer brings the ...

Thai Minh Diem Tu, marketer of one of Vietnam's biggest private banks, talks about how her passion for running mirrors her approach to marketing, and why human touch remains irreplaceable in the age of AI.

Ageism in adland

Mar 14, 2025

Too old for the party, too young to leave—the ...

There comes a time when no amount of Adidas Sambas or Botox can hide the fact that you’re no longer the right person to give advice on micro-influencers. Alison McKinnon on the realities of ageing in advertising—and why she’s not done yet.

Mar 12, 2025

Will you still need me, will you still feed me?

While discussions around ageing within advertising tend towards the gloomy, Current Asia’s chief executive has some practical suggestions to address the challenge.

Mar 10, 2025

The value of experience: Why adland must address ageism

The advertising industry's obsession with youth risks sidelining seasoned professionals, leading to a loss of intellectual capital crucial for long-term success, argues IPG Mediabrand's Geoff Clarke.

Mar 7, 2025

'Creativity is not bound by age, it only evolves ...

Haymarket Media's managing director for Asia gets candid on navigating stigma, ageism, and the challenges women face ahead of International Women's Day and Campaign's inaugural 50 Over Fifty awards.

The Work

1 day ago

No minibar? No problem. CCIA NSW helps hotel lovers brave the wild

Wired Co.'s latest campaign translates room service into campfire realness—with a mockumentary and more than 250 camping terms you didn’t know you needed.

2 days ago

Aldi redefines value with humour, hi-vis, and hommus

In a cheeky twist on grocery advertising, Aldi Australia and BMF ditch the fluorescent aisles for the bush.

Apr 4, 2025

Bonds taps Robert Irwin to show how wild comfort down under can really get

Australia’s most beloved animal-lover trades khakis for cotton to front the new campaign, introducing American audiences to undies that hold up under pressure—snakes, crocs and all.

Apr 3, 2025

Tiger Beer paints Singaporeans with a broad brush

In a local take of its ‘You Never Roar Alone’ platform, the beer brand manages to reduce Singaporean youth to a group that favours superficiality.

Apr 1, 2025

Pizza Hut lures lunchtime queues in Hong Kong

Because nothing screams 'lunchtime bliss' like a free slice of pizza.

Focus

Indies as One: The World's Top Independent Agencies

According to the World Federation of Advertising, nine out of 10 marketers do not believe their current agency model will fit future needs. They foresee greater demands for simplification, specialisation and integration from agencies.

Insights on video marketing in Southeast Asia

The first Southeast Asia YouTube Works Awards celebrates the most effective and creative advertising on the platform, where winners don’t just represent the best of their market, but the whole region.

Meta: Every connection is an opportunity

Relationships with the community grows in parallel as businesses begin to expand. Meta facilitates this growth by helping people and businesses intersect, connect and grow together across its platforms. In this series, Campaign Asia-Pacific partners with Meta to explore innovative solutions, including AI integration, Reels ads, Business Messaging, measurement and performance in order to optimise the consumer journey and help brands grow.

Pioneers Panel Series

‘Pioneers’ is a thought leadership series, brought to you by Campaign and Facebook, exploring emerging trends and cutting-edge insights on the changes that will shape the future of the marketing and advertising industry for years to come.

Events

Apr 15, 2025
Jakarta

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia 2025

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia, sets the backdrop for compelling dialogues that transcend borders, focusing on the globalized marketing strategies that have propelled Indonesian brands to excellence. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our inaugural Spotlight event in Jakarta - Made in Indonesia. Built for the world.

May 27, 2025
Marina Bay Sands

Campaign360 2025 Singapore

Campaign360 returns on 27-28 May 2025 in Singapore! The event will cover engaging discussions led by Asia's leading brand marketers, focusing on navigating budget challenges, collaboration between the entire C-suite and CMOs, and differentiating your brand in a competitive market.

May 12, 2025
Bangkok

MediaWorks 2025

MediaWorks 2025 Returns to Bangkok from 12-14 May

May 27, 2025
Singapore

Women Leading Change Awards 2025

Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women Leading Change Awards Asia-Pacific continue to celebrate the outstanding women who challenge, innovate, and lead across our industry.

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