Analysis
Women to Watch 2024: Alice Au, Wharf Hotels Management
A digital marketing maven who is behind triple-digit revenue growth for Wharf Hotels, Au has masterfully integrated Chinese social media into her marketing mix and pioneered ahead-of-the-curve tech throughout a two-decade career.
Indie agencies gain ground globally, PMG tops rankings
Meanwhile, a confidential independent won the $200 million Shanghai General Motors media account in March.
‘Marketing is the fuel to the fire of consumerism’: Former Amazon veteran Maren Costa
Ahead of her keynote at Campaign360, the former Amazon UX designer turned climate activist unpacks her journey from internal whistleblower to global advocate, calling out corporate consumerism and the tech industry’s environmental toll.
Mark Read on WPP’s creative agencies slump, big clients spending more and four-day office mandate
CEO dismissed idea WPP might sell AKQA in Campaign interview.
40 Under 40 2024: Yong Ping Loo, TBWA
With a winning mix of creative and commercial acumen, Loo is a social media maven whose out-of-the-box ideas have been instrumental in driving TBWA's growth.
How AI is reshaping the dynamics of ad fraud
Faced with an an alarming rise in invalid web traffic due to the rise of AI-powered crawlers and scrapers, Campaign explores the strategies advertisers can implement to mitigate the impact of evermore sophisticated AI ad fraud schemes.
Why does the global ad industry continue to exclude Muslim talent?
JvM London’s Siham Zerkak has seen notably poor numbers of Muslim talent within advertising across markets including Australia and China.
Creative Minds: Kate Enright would rather take advice from her 10-year-old self
From breaking into creative via a rap video to creating a magical AI blob, Kate Enright's creative journey has been anything but ordinary.
40 Under 40 2024: Tom Geekie, Jaywing
His progressive leadership has propelled Jaywing's growth to new heights as shown by a string of new clients, steady growth, and an assured DEI vision.
Adland has the power to influence social media but who can tame it?
As governments worldwide enforce stricter social media laws, advertisers find themselves at a crossroads—use their influence to hold platforms accountable or risk increased criticism for staying silent?
How Chinese white label beauty brands are rising the ranks
Initially buoyed by attractive price points, white label brands in China are carving a niche for themselves even as they grapple with the challenges of a more short-term approach to brand-building.
Should brands try to be 'besties' with GenZ?
Pandering to GenZ by ‘meme-jacking’ will not help brands if they do not compensate and credit creators, says Bob Gold & Associates’ Albert Heape
The Oscars 2025: Who will win the film poster review?
AML Group creatives Lizzie Hutchison and Stephen O’Neill discuss the highs (and lows) of posters for this year’s Best Picture nominees at the Oscars.
Is Jung von Matt’s independence its secret to 'creativity without borders'?
The indie’s agency’s global and regional leaders sit down with Campaign to unpack their global-meets-local strategy, learnings from its various markets, and the magic of ‘speed’.
Game on: Inside Razer’s quest to turn avid gamers into brand loyalists
From influencer collaborations to luxury chair designs, Razer's global head of partnerships and PR, Nikhil Kharoo, explains how community engagement, bold collaborations, and a gamer-first ethos drive the brand’s success.
Why more celebrities are taking the creative reins at luxury brands
As Ray-Ban appoints ASAP Rocky as its first global creative director, it signals a growing trend of luxury brands leaning on celebrity vision to redefine cultural relevance and unlock commercial success in an increasingly competitive market.
PHD holds the top spot in the final APAC media league of the year
Omnicom-owned PHD extends its lead in the final 2024 APAC media table, while Mindshare vanishes from top 20 after significant losses, including Volvo.
‘The White Lotus effect’ on Thai tourism
For its third season, HBO’s The White Lotus has shifted location to Koh Samui in Thailand, provoking increased interest in the destination, based on data by Carma.
Cultural nuances meet business realities: Marcus Krzastek on what's next for VaynerMedia in Asia
Recently appointed as VaynerMedia's first president, international, Krzastek tells Campaign about evolving client partnerships, India's market complexities, and why social and influencer marketing continues to gain momentum.
4 flashpoints in the Trump White House's war with legacy media
From banning AP correspondents to canceling subscriptions, here are a few ways the Trump administration is intentionally stressing its own relationship with mainstream journalists.
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