Creativity

9 hours ago

The ‘unflushables’: Sydney Water prints PSAs on actual toilet rolls

A new campaign hits toilet cloggers in Sydney at the scene of the crime, via messaging on toilet rolls. What does Ad Nut make of all of this roll-play?

9 hours ago

Beach please: Corona crowns world’s best beaches for 100th birthday

In a new platform to commemorate its 100th anniversary, the beer brand expands on its ‘This is Living’ proposition to celebrate sandy beaches and turquoise waters.

3 days ago

Creative Minds: Gian Nealega is a believer in the greatness of grit

Grit, determination, persistence and a whole lot of creativity has helped Dentsu Creative Philippines Gian Nealega shift lanes from training to be a nurse to becoming a creative leader.

3 days ago

'Don’t give it away for free': WPP’s Rob Reilly on why creative still deserves a formidable price tag

Following WPP’s strong showing at Spikes Asia 2025, its global CCO gets candid on charging for creative, pushing back against mediocrity, and making curiosity a non-negotiable—for work and for life.

3 days ago

Australia and India lead the Grand Prix tally at Spikes Asia 2025 as Kazakhstan secures first-ever wins

Spikes Asia 2025 concluded last night in Singapore with Ogilvy named Network of the Year, Colenso BBDO Auckland and EssenceMediacom taking home top honours, and Kazakhstan joining the winners’ circle for the first time.

3 days ago

2025 winners for Event Marketing Awards announced in live ceremony

Campaign celebrates ingenuity, impact, and excellence in crafting distinctive events across diverse markets in the region.

4 days ago

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.

Apr 23, 2025

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.

Apr 23, 2025

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.

Apr 22, 2025

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.

Apr 21, 2025

The Labubu economy and the business of joy

‘Little joys’ and the continued impact of Asia across Western culture cannot be ignored.

Apr 17, 2025

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.

Apr 17, 2025

Forsman & Bodenfors expands earned-first model as Po Kay Lee takes on Asia role

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.

Apr 17, 2025

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.

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Apr 16, 2025

Out-of-phone: What happens when creator content leaves the feed?

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.

Apr 15, 2025

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

Apr 15, 2025

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.