Brand fails: Crises, blunders and missteps
An archive of stories about brands (especially APAC brands) stepping into controversy, facing crises not of their own making, or self-harming with facepalm-worthy moves.
Double trouble for JD.com over stand-up comedian endorsement
Bang in the middle of Single's Day shopping bonanza, JD finds itself embroiled in a dual controversy with a comedian fallout and withdrawal rumours.
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Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture
In a CBC Dragons' Den episode, Liu criticised the brand's founders for their insensitivity to boba tea's cultural origins—sparking widespread social media support for respecting Asian products and avoiding their exploitation for profit.
Brand Health Check: Will Yili’s meme marketing continue to succeed post-Olympics?
Campaign explores Yili’s Summer Olympics marketing campaigns—which included trend-jacking memes, memorable colours, and athlete ambassadorship—and discusses future strategies to ensure the brand's lasting momentum.
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Is this the beginning of the end for Google's search dominance?
BRAND HEALTH CHECK: "I don't think Google can expect to keep the status quo," warns Brian Benway of Mintel, as a landmark antitrust ruling might threaten the tech giant's future.
No longer 'Just Doing It': Can Nike recapture its magic?
'Somewhat a victim of its own scale and lack of specialisation,' Nike faces a perfect storm of challenges as sales slow and rivals innovate. Can the giant reinvent itself, or is this the start of a long decline?
Brand Health Check: How should Florasis chart its entry into the high-end market?
Nearly a year following a PR crisis, the Chinese cosmetics company manages to gain a cult following and has ambitious plans to penetrate international luxury markets. Marketing experts weigh in on how the brand should forge its path forward.
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