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How personality test MBTI penetrated the marketing world
The famed personality test is being utilised by brands to not just categorise its consumers to relevant products, but also to inject playfulness in their campaigns. The question then—does it sell, or is it just a social-media talking point?
Jack Morton expands to Tokyo following growth of Japan business
EXCLUSIVE: The experiential agency appoints Mayumi Ninomiya as general manager and targets doubling revenue by 2025.
Hakuhodo announces new leadership in planned transition
A leadership reshuffle at the Japanese ad powerhouse sees experienced executives step aside for a new crop of male leaders taking the helm.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings names new president and COO
Yasuo Nishiyama and Kenji Nagura will join the new leadership team, with Masayuki Mizushima set to become chairman following Yuichi Toda's retirement.
The 'laziest influencer' makes cleaning effortless—literally
S.C. Johnson's new mold-cleaning campaign features their least energetic spokesperson ever—a sloth whose main qualification is mastering the art of minimal effort.
Fuji TV loses over 50 advertisers amid alleged sexual misconduct
Japan's TV giant Fuji has lost nearly 30% of its blue-chip advertisers after allegations against its star presenter surfaced.
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