Opinions
Hiroshi Igarashi: ‘Without diversity, creativity becomes an echo chamber’
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 Dentsu’s Hiroshi Igarashi.
A new agency business model for the post-gen AI age: Going upstream
In this sequel to his analysis of gen AI's impact on agency business models, marketing consultant Andreas Moelmann suggests agency profitability lies in creative consulting.
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.
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WPP never seized control of its destiny under Mark Read’s leadership
Departing CEO had some notable successes, but the company has struggled.
The next SEO: Why generative engine optimisation will make or break your brand
OPINION: AI-generated answers are the new front door to your brand. The winners will be those who learn to show up, not just rank, says AI Capitol founder Lionel Sim.
Meta's AI advertising takeover: Will it reshape APAC’s diverse ad ecosystem?
As the parent company of Facebook and Instagram plans to let advertisers generate complete AI-crafted ads, experts across APAC weigh in on the potential impact on the region's landscape and what it means for agencies.
Here's a thought: Embrace the AI death star
AI may threaten your job and predict your death, but according to Gurdeep Puri, instead of panicking, it's time to embrace it.
A Cannes Lions 2025 guide for ROI-hungry APAC marketers
The real win at Cannes Lions for APAC marketers lies not in bringing trophies home, but in bringing home ideas sharp enough to cut through locally, says Shufen Goh, co-founder of R3 and APAC president at MediaSense.
Woolley Marketing: Does the work still do the talking?
There was a time when the work spoke for itself—reels packed with iconic ads that did the creative magic. Today, even award-winning work needs a story to grab attention.
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Your brand is only as safe as your AI
Brands have handed AI the mic, often without checking the script. Lionel Sim explores why AI safety is no longer a backend concern, but a front-line brand issue demanding executive oversight.
Did the strategic planner just kill the advertising agency?
It's time for the strategic planning profession to be redeployed, at the very least, to improve efficiency and creativity, writes the founder of Australian independent agency, Thinkerbell.
The AI-powered imperative: How marketers can reach today's evolved consumer
As AI flips search and viewing habits, Google Singapore’s Ben King breaks down what marketers need to do to keep up and stay relevant.
Why has GroupM lost its way for so long? The buck stops with WPP
The visceral response to the latest restructuring has been a lament for the way the holding company has moved too slowly and downgraded its agency brands over many years.
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Plain? Predictable? Think again. B2B marketing is a hot potato
Like the humble potato that quietly transformed food history, B2B marketing has grown underground to become a critical yet often overlooked force in business growth, says Jake Hird, CSO and founder of Grove B2B.
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WPP Media: How did one of the world’s biggest comms companies mess up the messaging?
OPINION: Adland has been buzzing over the leaked news of GroupM’s rebrand. Is this WPP's bold reinvention or a sign of deeper troubles? TrinityP3's Darren Woolley looks at the communication missteps and what this shake-up means for advertisers, employees, and the future of media buying.
Why brands have to be out and proud about the planet
As the industry gears up for Cannes Lions, Paul Mottram urges brands across Asia to listen closely to consumer voices and respond decisively to the growing demands for action on climate change.
Google may no longer be the ‘Godfather of search’ as AI tools gain ground
With Apple announcing its shift to AI search tools, the impact on the digital landscape could be disruptive as SEO experts rethink their strategies.
Breaking walled gardens: Why RedNote and Alibaba teamed up for Red Cat
As the 618 shopping festival kicks off earlier this year on May 13, RedNote and Alibaba Group have joined forces to integrate Xiaohongshu with Taobao and Tmall amid an increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape in China.
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Why creative agencies should stop doubting and start leading
In an age flooded with AI, the real threat to the creative industry isn’t technology—it’s the defeatist narrative that undermines the very people who build culture and meaning, says Saby Mishra, CEO MLM Vietnam.
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ChatGPT, conversational AI and the shift from search-based shopping
As generative AI evolves, a prompt-first economy will drive commerce, and it will be based on relevance, accuracy and structured data, predicts Lionel Sim, founder of AI Capitol.
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