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ADFEST 2025: Un Wuthisak says he never found himself funny despite being one of Thai advertising’s biggest comedic genius
PATTAYA, THAILAND – Factory 01‘s Anarkaporn “Un” Wuthisak, known for his comedic genius in Thailand’s creative industry, joined BBDO Bangkok’s…
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David Guerrero, Nick Wood, and Arthur Tsang prove why sound shouldn’t be an afterthought at ADFEST 2025
PATTAYA, THAILAND – At ADFEST 2025, the theme “COLLIDE” was at the heart of every conversation, sparking ideas and creativity…
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Max Lederer on AI’s role in creativity at ADFEST 2025: ‘It develops pretty fast, so it can be scary’
PATTAYA, THAILAND — After delivering his keynote talk, “The Missing Link: How GenA.I. Augments Creativity and Impactful Advertising,” on the…
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WARC Rankings 2025: Effective 100 revealed – the most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness
LONDON, UK – The WARC Effective 100, the ultimate independent global benchmark of the world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness, and…
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ADFEST 2025: Carlos Camacho on bravery, business, and the future of creativity in APAC
PATTAYA, THAILAND — On March 20, the opening day of ADFEST 2025, Carlos Camacho, Chief Creative Officer of GUT Asia,…
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Retail brands, debt, and mental health: Are brands doing enough?
LONDON, UK — New research from media agency UM, in partnership with MoneySuperMarket and mental health charity Campaign Against Living…
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Mapping the Martech Pulse: Dentsu India unveils a bold vision for the future of marketing
MUMBAI, INDIA — Dentsu India is redefining the Martech conversation with the launch of its latest industry report, Martech Landscape…
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A tale of two paychecks – foundit survey unpacks salary sentiments in The Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A recent salary survey by foundit, a leading jobs and talent platform, uncovers a stark divide in…
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UnionBank Elite ushers in the Year of the Snake with Next in Wealth, a luxurious fusion of financial foresight and festive celebration
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — UnionBank Elite, the premier wealth management arm of UnionBank of the Philippines, marked the start of 2025…
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WARC Rankings 2025: Media 100 announced – the most awarded campaigns and companies for media
LONDON, UK – The WARC Media 100, the ultimate independent global benchmark of the world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for…
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AI as a creative catalyst: Samsung study reveals Filipinos embracing tech driven possibilities
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A recent consumer and market insights study by Samsung Electronics reveals that a majority of Filipinos believe…
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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce to reach new heights, driven by digital payments & cross-border commerce growth
SINGAPORE – The latest InfoBrief by market intelligence firm IDC, commissioned by global payments platform 2C2P and Antom, revealed that Southeast…
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WARC Rankings 2025: Creative 100 revealed – the most awarded campaigns and companies for creativity
LONDON, UK – The WARC Creative 100, the ultimate independent global benchmark of the world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for…
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