Creativity
Old souls, smart tech—the consumer paradox brands can no longer ignore
As technology races ahead, a new kind of consumer is emerging—one who wants smart solutions powered by AI, but also the grounding comfort of rituals, nostalgia and analogue charm, observes FCB Interface's Noor Samra.
Telstra unveils cinematic silent films—as a reminder to silence your phones
Weird and whimsical, and a welcome break from the usual ‘put your phone away’ lecture, even if Ad Nut is not entirely sure what’s happening in this campaign.
Spikes Asia Debrief set to unpack the new creative forces at work
This afternoon, Spikes Asia jury members will dig into key themes emerging from this year's shortlists. Register to join the event.
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Mash names all-female executive team, shifts global HQ to Singapore
EXCLUSIVE: Founder Tash Menon-Verheul steps into a board director and advisory role as the creative agency enters a new phase of growth across APAC.
The Labubu economy and the business of joy
‘Little joys’ and the continued impact of Asia across Western culture cannot be ignored.
Creative Minds: Anthony Cassidy is waiting for a chance to set an ad to a Louis Prima soundtrack
The creative director at Clemenger BBDO on his love for an old Gap ad, annual pilgrimages to see The Flaming Lips, and his indifference to bucket lists.
Forsman & Bodenfors expands earned-first model as Po Kay Lee takes on Asia role
EXCLUSIVE: After more than three years leading Forsman & Bodenfors Singapore, Po Kay Lee’s elevation to Asia president comes amid a series of regional wins—and signals a push to reorient the agency’s creative process around ideas, not just media spend.
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Inside the collapse of Indonesia’s most promising creative network
EXCLUSIVE: Thirteen years after its launch as a bold new model for independent agencies, Indonesia’s Fantastis Anak Bangsa (FAB) has collapsed amid allegations of financial misconduct, leaving a trail of unpaid taxes, shuttered agencies, and missing leadership.
Why music still matters in modern branding
In a world obsessed with visual-first content, brands often forget their most powerful trigger is sound, argues Quantum’s Rahina Renanggalih.
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Arthur Sadoun on secrets of Publicis’ pitch ‘success’ and how to support clients through tariff dramas
'Stop always being negative about our industry,' CEO says, after strong Q1 growth.
Spikes Asia Awards 2025: Campaign picks its favourite contenders
Do we have what it takes to be Spikes Asia judges? We’ll find out next week. Until then, the Campaign APAC team shares our favourite picks from this year’s shortlist.
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Out-of-phone: What happens when creator content leaves the feed?
EXCLUSIVE: TikTok’s Dan Page and L’Oréal’s Abhishek Grover share insights from a Southeast Asia-first campaign that tested the power of creator storytelling across screens and cities.
Why creative jealousy is the best compliment
Work that makes you jealous is the work that makes you better, says TBWA MCR’s Becci Nadin
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AKQA announces global leadership appointments amid ongoing restructure
Tim Devine moves as AUNZ ECD to global chief invention officer. Plus, new global leads for strategy, technology, and transformation.
Yousician's new campaign hits a familiar chord: Good intentions, terrible song choices
Created by UltraSuperNew Tokyo, the spot transforms a sweet father-of-the-bride tribute into a full-blown metal meltdown—and a perfectly awkward lesson in why timing is everything.
Forget templates—Canva wants to run your whole campaign now
Unveiled at its 2025 Canva Create showcase in Los Angeles, the platform’s latest tools go beyond design—bringing AI-fuelled production, code-free interactivity and cross-platform localisation into one ecosystem aimed at full campaign execution.
Cathay flies over Hong Kong's former airport for nostalgic stunt
A short documentary-style video depicts the planning required it took to get Flight CX8100 safely through the challenging, low-altitude route past Hong Kong’s former Kai Tak airport.
Google's AI-powered video platform Veo 2 integrated into Brandtech’s marketing platform Pencil Pro
Marketers such as Japan Airlines have already begun using Veo 2 for in-flight video content.
Havas reports 2.1% increase in organic growth for Q1 2025
The group expects a 2% growth in organic net revenue compared with 2024.
How Japanese car brands can race past US tariff adversity
UltraSuperNew’s Marc Wesseling recommends automotive car brands to focus instead on Asian markets and continue to craft compelling narratives with local cultural insights.
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