Why so many are leaving adland to embark on 'solopreneurship'

As mass layoffs and disillusionment with traditional agency models continue to ...

HSBC’s CMO on using Hong Kong as a backdrop to storytelling

Deliveroo to exit Hong Kong, sells assets to rival Foodpanda

The rational consumer: Why China’s shoppers are spending ...

The value of experience: Why adland must address ageism

1 day ago

Why so many are leaving adland to embark on 'solopreneurship'

As mass layoffs and disillusionment with traditional agency models continue to drive professionals towards solopreneurship, can they cushion the pressures of running a solo venture?

22 hours ago

HSBC’s CMO on using Hong Kong as a backdrop to ...

To commemorate HSBC’s 160th birthday, Shum talks with Campaign about marketing efforts to mark the occasion, how the brand maintains relevancy, and utilising the fabric of Hong Kong in its marketing.

16 hours ago

Deliveroo to exit Hong Kong, sells assets to rival ...

The on-demand food delivery platform bows out of Hong Kong due to tough competition. Deliveroo will cease operations in April, marking the end of its nine-year stint in the SAR.

21 hours ago

The rational consumer: Why China’s shoppers are ...

A new mindset is reshaping the Chinese consumer—64% now prioritise emotional fulfilment over material goods. Live entertainment, wellness and self-improvement are taking precedence over luxury shopping. For brands, selling happiness now matters more than selling products.

22 hours ago

The value of experience: Why adland must address ageism

The advertising industry's obsession with youth risks sidelining seasoned professionals, leading to a loss of intellectual capital crucial for long-term success, argues IPG Mediabrand's Geoff Clarke.

22 hours ago

Campaign's 2025 Power List is open for nominations—are you ready to make the cut?

We are spotlighting the region’s most influential and transformative marketing leaders. With the March deadline fast approaching, now is the time to start preparing your submission. Details here.

21 hours ago

Who's making the first moves this week?

Dentsu, Orange Line, and Sparro lead this week's roundup of people moves and business wins.

1 day ago

Zachary Lim to helm IPG Mediabrands Singapore after ...

Lim left Wavemaker as MD of Singapore last month.

3 days ago

'It's never been a better time': BBDO's global ...

In an interview with Campaign Asia, global CEO Nancy Reyes and chief creative officer Chris Beresford-Hill discuss their commitment to creativity, a new global positioning, female leadership, and why they believe the best is yet to come.

1 day ago

Financial Times initiates a global media review

EssenceMediacom X was the incumbent agency.

3 days ago

Why gender-equality campaigns need to go past mushy ...

IWD 2025: Women creatives across the region talk about their favourite gender-equality campaigns that that mark a real force for action and change.

Mar 5, 2025

Woolley Marketing: Is agency new business a ...

Every agency is trying to find the sales pitch that will win the business, but in the process, you might lose the very differentiation that secured your place in the pitch in the first place, says Darren Woolley.

4 days ago

Creative Minds: Michael Fabian K wants to take ...

Full time lead creative at Maleo, and part time ad librarian, Michael Fabian K wants to make Indonesian advertising world famous.

4 days ago

Clemenger BBDO calls out unpaid IWD speeches with ...

Created in partnership with Less Than 10% F*ck That, the campaign calls out unpaid IWD speeches with a ready-made presentation that reminds companies women’s time isn’t free.

Mar 6, 2025

Havas reports 0.8% drop in revenue for 2024 as Asia ...

First set of results since Havas was spun off from Vivendi.

Ageism in adland

22 hours ago

The value of experience: Why adland must address ageism

The advertising industry's obsession with youth risks sidelining seasoned professionals, leading to a loss of intellectual capital crucial for long-term success, argues IPG Mediabrand's Geoff Clarke.

3 days ago

'Creativity is not bound by age, it only evolves ...

Haymarket Media's managing director for Asia gets candid on navigating stigma, ageism, and the challenges women face ahead of International Women's Day and Campaign's inaugural 50 Over Fifty awards.

Jan 16, 2025

Campaign Asia-Pacific launches 50 over 50 awards

Our inaugural list is aimed at dispelling stereotypes of older industry contributors, celebrating entrepreneurship, drive, tenacity, experience and mentorship that is driving the industry forward.

Dec 18, 2024

Generation Greytt: The trillion-dollar market that ...

Armed with unprecedented pocket power and digital savvy, the over-50s are redefining what it means to age. Yet businesses remain fixated on youth, overlooking a demographic that's more adventurous, connected and ready to spend than ever before. Rajeev Lochan opines.

Representation Matters

4 days ago

Gender equality is everyone’s fight—so why is ...

The industry has become society's convenient scapegoat for gender inequality, but adland alone can't fix what governments, corporations and culture continue to break.

4 days ago

Clemenger BBDO calls out unpaid IWD speeches with ...

Created in partnership with Less Than 10% F*ck That, the campaign calls out unpaid IWD speeches with a ready-made presentation that reminds companies women’s time isn’t free.

Feb 20, 2025

Gen Z isn't buying Black History Month campaigns ...

Posting alone isn’t enough to cover anti-DEI behavior anymore, says Adfero’s Kayla Marrero.

Feb 18, 2025

Time to Nike-ify DEI

Why we need to rescue the concept of 'merit' from being solely a Trump card.

The Work

3 days ago

Tit for tat: Dentsu Thailand fights gambling with gambling

Dentsu Creative and The Stop Gambling Foundation repurpose the style and visuals of gambling ads to push out a stark warning to Thai youth.

Mar 4, 2025

For IWD, KFC Singapore takes on ‘pocket inequality’

KFC and RGA bring the BBQ sauce and oversized pockets in an aim to ‘close the pocket gap' between genders.

Mar 4, 2025

Falling dominos bring Telstra's internet experience to life

A visually engaging display of over 20,000 colourful dominos aims to give life to 'seamless internet' in this campaign from the Australian telco giant.

Mar 4, 2025

Netflix posters will reflect real-time pollution to promote Toxic Town series

The digital posters will use measurements of the air quality around them.

Mar 3, 2025

A new UNICEF campaign hits a six for gender equality

Deceptively simple, profoundly compelling. Watch Howatson+Company's latest pro bono effort for Cricket Australia.

Focus

Indies as One: The World's Top Independent Agencies

According to the World Federation of Advertising, nine out of 10 marketers do not believe their current agency model will fit future needs. They foresee greater demands for simplification, specialisation and integration from agencies.

Insights on video marketing in Southeast Asia

The first Southeast Asia YouTube Works Awards celebrates the most effective and creative advertising on the platform, where winners don’t just represent the best of their market, but the whole region.

Meta: Every connection is an opportunity

Relationships with the community grows in parallel as businesses begin to expand. Meta facilitates this growth by helping people and businesses intersect, connect and grow together across its platforms. In this series, Campaign Asia-Pacific partners with Meta to explore innovative solutions, including AI integration, Reels ads, Business Messaging, measurement and performance in order to optimise the consumer journey and help brands grow.

Pioneers Panel Series

‘Pioneers’ is a thought leadership series, brought to you by Campaign and Facebook, exploring emerging trends and cutting-edge insights on the changes that will shape the future of the marketing and advertising industry for years to come.

Events

Apr 15, 2025
Jakarta

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia 2025

Campaign Spotlight Indonesia, sets the backdrop for compelling dialogues that transcend borders, focusing on the globalized marketing strategies that have propelled Indonesian brands to excellence. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our inaugural Spotlight event in Jakarta - Made in Indonesia. Built for the world.

Mar 27, 2025
 Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui

Campaign Spotlight Hong Kong 2025

Explore the new 2025 marketing playbook at Campaign Spotlight Hong Kong on 27 March

May 12, 2025
Bangkok

MediaWorks 2025

MediaWorks 2025 Returns to Bangkok from 12-14 May

May 27, 2025
Singapore

Women Leading Change Awards 2025

Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women Leading Change Awards Asia-Pacific continue to celebrate the outstanding women who challenge, innovate, and lead across our industry.

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