economy

Dec 2, 2024

Indonesia's VAT hike raises concerns about consumer spending and business strategies

Consumer goods companies are preparing for a potential slowdown in sales as price-sensitive consumers reduce non-essential spending.

Mar 25, 2024

The Magic Brush: How listening to Gen Z can guide brands through challenging economic periods

As China navigates a rare period of economic downturn, brands and businesses need to reassess the pictures they are painting—and how they provide value, says ECD of Design Bridge and Partners Shanghai.

May 29, 2023

Why the current economic climate presents the perfect time to invest in marketing

Businesses have a unique opportunity to adapt, streamline processes, position themselves for future growth and stay ahead of the competition by investing in marketing, which can be a powerful driver of success.

Mar 19, 2023

How to defend your brand marketing budget in a downturn

An accountant and an analyst explain what makes marketing spend vulnerable to cuts and how to justify the value of brand advertising to the CFO.

Mar 9, 2023

As China’s economy rebounds, ad spend flows overseas

Temu’s Super Bowl spot sent a strong signal of the global ambitions of Chinese firms and the far-reaching implications of the country opening back up, GroupM tells Campaign.

Nov 1, 2022

Why brand advertising is your best friend in a downturn

Without strong brand equity, no amount of performance advertising will keep your products on people’s carefully budgeted shopping lists, say Wavemaker's top researchers.

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