SOUR Bangkok’s Nicha Witayapaisitsan and Thirawat Prasertsang score Young Lotus double win with ‘Watch Like Me’ for YouTube
Twenty-nine young creatives from 15 cities — including Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Guangzhou, Gurugram, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Riyadh, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo — completed the…
ADFEST 2026: The final curtain falls after three days of industry transformation
This year’s ADFEST has officially drawn to a close, capping off three days of meaningful connections, unforgettable moments, and fresh insights from industry leaders. Hundreds of delegates from around the world…
ADFEST 2026 Special Awards: dentsu Tokyo continues 4-peat Agency of the Year winning streak; dentsu claims its 7th Network of the Year Lotus
ADFEST 2026 culminated in the announcement of the Lotus Special Awards at PEACH, Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya, Thailand. A new Special Award has been added to the lineup this…
ADFEST honors late Thai creative titan Sompat Trisadikun as 2026 Lotus Legend
Introduced in 2012, the Lotus Legend recognizes a creative leader who has made a lasting impact on the industry by contributing to and elevating the standard of creative excellence in the…
ADFEST 2026 day 2 bridges human intuition and global innovation
The second day of ADFEST 2026 sustained its momentum with sessions exploring the industry’s uncertain future, culturally resonant ideas across Asian markets, and how deep cultural understanding can transform campaigns. Since…
Marketing in 2026: Genuine human connection remains the ultimate differentiator
There are many ways to go viral on social media. While there are content creators who rely on spontaneity and shock value, much of what we see online is the result…
Freddie Öst of renowned Swedish branding and design agency Snask still believes authenticity beats algorithms
The use of artificial intelligence has become increasingly normalized, even within the creative industry. Whether you’re scrolling through social media or glancing at posters, there’s a good chance that artificial intelligence…
Puppeteer Studios’ Aurthur Mercader doubled down when the world said no
Graphika Manila is not just a conference where you learn from creative professionals; it’s also a space for inspiration. There are moments when creatives feel like giving up, especially when it…
How evolving media consumption is rewriting the FMCG playbooks in PH
The Philippine media landscape is no longer TV-dominant. It is fluid, fragmented, and fiercely competitive, and for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands operating on tight budgets, every peso must now work…
The Cannes Young Lions grind continues for Sofia Jayme and Ching Chingcuangco
The local winners of this year’s Young Lions X Young Spikes PH competition, Sofia Jayme and Arvin “Ching” Chingcuangco, will represent the Philippines in Cannes, France, amongst other creatives worthy of…
A queer superhero swallows a stone — and Filipino animation changes forever: How ‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah’ challenges beauty, norms, and expectations
For decades, Filipino animators have helped bring some of the world’s most recognizable films and series to life. Yet despite this vast creative workforce, many of these artists remain invisible —…
Likhang Filipino goes beyond display to drive the creative economy
Step inside the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls and you don’t just see a myriad of products — you feel the heartbeat of Filipino creativity. The six halls showcase a well-curated yet…
