Analysis
Why adland pros are becoming creators themselves
As the advertising landscape shifts and job security wanes, a growing number of ad professionals are reinventing themselves as creators to stay relevant and stand out.
How a Chinese gold brand is glittering from the 618 shopping spree
Laopu Gold posted impressive sales figures during the 618 shopping festival, setting the potential for further growth and brand expansion by tapping Chinese cultural identity.
John Wren on his vision for a bigger, better Omnicom
The chief executive tells Campaign why the IPG acquisition makes sense, what the impact will be and what will determine success.
Big ideas, not big algorithms, will win Cannes
At Cannes 2025, Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen and Publicis’ Arthur Sadoun unpacked why AI may power creativity—but humans still pilot it.
'Creativity is under duress': David Droga as he hands over the baton
“David’s fast. But I’m faster,” says incoming CEO of Accenture Song Ndidi Oteh, promising speed, talent, and integration.
Predictability is power, but only when business leaders use it wisely
Trust and predictability are practical tools for navigating complexity, but leaders must be steady, not static, says Edelman's CEO for Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.
Cannes 2025 wraps up: The bubble held, so did the work
The world felt heavier this year... AI panic, shrinking budgets and everything in between. But through all the noise, the best work still managed to cut through with clarity, heart and relevance.
Arthur Sadoun: Agencies should be ‘optimistic’ not ‘scared’ about future
Publicis CEO gave exclusive interview at Campaign House on first day of Cannes Lions.
New Zealand Herpes Foundation wins Lions Health and United Nations Grand Prix for Good
The work came from Finch in Sydney and Motion Sickness in Auckland, New Zealand.
Vaseline wins Cannes Lions Health and Wellness Grand Prix for Verified campaign
The campaign from Ogilvy Singapore aimed to test the hacks in the Vaseline labs and “verify” the ones that actually work.
Advertisers of the month in Australia: Budget Direct, Uber Eats & WhatsApp
These brands saw jumps in advertising awareness in Australia in May onYouGov's BrandIndex, led by Budget Direct and its 'Balloons' campaign.
Campaign Cannes Global Podcast Episode 1: Lions and Campaign House preview
Our editors from the UK, US, Canada and APAC give their tips ahead of Cannes Lions 2025.
How AIA is changing behavior through communication
AIA Group CMO Stuart Spencer discusses how the insurer is changing perceptions about what it means to be healthy, and about its own industry in the process.
What headwinds? Why Jane Lin-Baden doesn’t fear tariffs, competitors, overextension or the commoditisation of creativity
The Asia-Pacific CEO of Publicis Groupe is still bullish on China, unfazed by scaled rivals and sees a new future for creative through media.
John Wren: ‘Calculated risk makes you stronger’
Ahead of Cannes Lions, the chief executives of the 'big six' holding companies and senior leaders give their views on a range of topics relating to creativity and business. Today, it’s the turn of Omnicom’s John Wren.
WPP never seized control of its destiny under Mark Read’s leadership
Departing CEO had some notable successes, but the company has struggled.
Yannick Bolloré: ‘AI is a powerful creative partner’
Ahead of Cannes Lions, the chief executives of the 'big six' holding companies and senior leaders give their views on a range of topics relating to creativity and business. Today, it’s the turn of Havas' chief executive and chairman, Yannick Bolloré.
Hilton readies ‘connected story’ in latest Asia expansion push
Amid Hilton's ambitious growth plans and a fresh campaign with Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, Campaign sits down with Hilton’s VP of marketing and loyalty to chat about the challenges of marketing a myriad of hotel brands to Asia's diverse audiences.
Agency Report Cards 2024: We grade 25 APAC networks
The grades are in for Campaign Asia's 22nd annual evaluation of APAC agency networks. Subscribe to read our detailed analyses.
Reddit: The social-media dark horse gaining momentum with advertisers
Once overlooked by advertisers, Reddit is rapidly emerging as a powerful and authentic platform that's challenging brands to rethink how they connect with audiences in an increasingly crowded social-media landscape.
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