AdStars 2019 Festival kicks off with 40 jurors gathering for day one of judging in Busan, South Korea
August 20 2019, 10:57 am | | No Comments
The judging of the annual AdStars Awards began today with a combined jury of 40 creative directors from all over the wor…
Ng Tian It Joins Publicis Groupe Singapore as ECD for Health Promotion Board Singapore’s ‘Power of One’ Team
No Comments
This hire is part of an effort to bring the best talent to support the agency’s diverse creative needs.
Sunny Lai joins Freeman Singapore as Executive Creative Director to Enhance their Asia Pacific Portfolio
No Comments
Lai returns to his hometown in Singapore after spending over a decade in various roles across China.
adidas, Hypebeast, and Fin Design + Effects Unveil Futuristic New OZWEEGO Campaign
No Comments
Fin Design + Effects was tasked with creating the futuristic flourishes to complement the theme of the film.
Dentsu India appoints Asheesh Malhotra to lead their Mumbai operations
No Comments
His focus will be on building new partnerships and growing existing client relationships.
Yuichi Toyoda named chief executive officer for Dentsu One China
No Comments
Toyoda will lead the team to drive integrated and strategic solutions.
Ogilvy Singapore and Cadbury introduce the generosity bar to help malnourished children in the Philippines
No Comments
Cadbury is committed to reach out to as many Filipino children as possible.
Electric Lime Films and Zoo Group Singapore partner to produce a teaser film for the upcoming NERF Action Experience Centre
No Comments
The teaser film aims to hype the youths and kids who await the NERF Action Experience Centre opening.
Lowe Lintas India introduces smiles of joy in Kirloskar’s new campaign
No Comments
Connected Smiles is Kirloskar’s new idea conceived by Lowe Lintas.
ATTENDING THE 2019 ADSTARS FESTIVAL IN BUSAN? YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PIXELBOX, THINK TANK, MPC, SYN MUSIC + CAMPAIGN BRIEF ASIA LEGENDARY PARTY
No Comments
Join us for the biggest party at AdStars. It’s going to be another Legendary night.
AdStars 2019 Festival kicks off with 40 jurors gathering for day one of judging in Busan, South Korea
No Comments
Juries lead by Melvin Mangada, Ted Lim, Jureeporn Thaidumrong, Joanna Monteiro and Robin Fitzgerald...
LIA extends entry deadline to Wed, August 28
No Comments
LIA has extended the deadline to Wednesday, August 28.
Song Zu promotes Donny Pereira to partner; Composer Adrian Sergovich relocates to Singapore + Ian Lew to relocate back to Sydney
No Comments
Singapore’s advertising industry celebrates Song Zu Singapore's recent changes...
Dentsu Hong Kong elevates Popo Hu from general manager to Managing Director
No Comments
Popo Hu named Managing Director of Dentsu Hong Kong.
Quitline launches new ‘Follow You Till I Die’ film from a dog’s point of view via YoungShand
No Comments
Quitline has launched its new campaign 'Follow You Till I Die' via creative agency YoungShand and produced by Film...
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Eran Nir, Chief Creative Officer, GITAM BBDO, Israel
No Comments
Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...
Lion & Lion Indonesia named Digital Marketing Partner for Halal Skincare and Beauty Brand Safi
No Comments
Lion & Lion Indonesia partners with Halal Skincare and Beauty Brand Safi.
Reprise Digital Malaysia bolsters creative team with Jarrod Reginald and Eddy Nazarullah appointed as creative directors
No Comments
Reprise Msalaysia announces new creative firepower.
Damon Stapleton: Advertising. 450 million dollars for peacock feathers
No Comments
A blog by Damon Stapleton, regional chief creative officer, DDB Australia and New Zealand.
Libra launches global #bloodnormal campaign in Australia and New Zealand to normalise periods in mainstream culture via AMV BBDO, London
No Comments
Feminine care brand Libra has today launched its global award-winning campaign #bloodnormal to Australian audiences...
BBDO appoints Nikhil Mahajan as general manager and Akashneel Dasgupta as chief creative officer for BBDO Delhi
No Comments
Nikhil Mahajan and Akashneel Dasgupta join BBDO Delhi in leadership roles.
Dove and Ogilvy India celebrate freedom from hair stereotypes by encouraging women to stand tall and wear their hair as they like
No Comments
Unveiled on Independence Day, the campaign shares the story of real women Farishte, Huda and Pia.
Fill in the space with the fiits gif sticker an app created by Just in Case South Korea
No Comments
Filling in spaces with fiits South Korea.
SEALY OF AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES NEW ‘CLEARLY A SEALY’ BRAND CAMPAIGN VIA DDB NEW ZEALAND
No Comments
Sealy of Australia has launched a new brand campaign, 'Clearly A Sealy', via DDB New Zealand
Chris Kyme: Postcard from Hong Kong
No Comments
"Maybe I should start a headhunting firm, or a school for creative directors."
Seen+Noted: DDB NZ launch ‘Near Miss Memorials’ to remember near misses at rail level crossings
No Comments
For Rail Safety Week DDB New Zealand, KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ have this week launched “Near Miss Memorials” to...
Havas Group Singapore’s out-of-home brand Adcity partners with BlueSG as a consultant
No Comments
Havas Group’s AdCity appointed as a consultant for BlueSG.
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Alvaro Rodrigues, CCO and CEO at Fullpack, Brazil
No Comments
Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...
Meet the 16 Young Creatives that will represent Asia at LIA Creative LIAisons 2019
No Comments
Advertising is competitive. These creatives just got a huge advantage.
Umesh Nair joins Publicis Groupe as Managing Partner of MSL Malaysia
No Comments
Umesh Nair named Managing Partner of MSL Malaysia.
Isobar China Group strengthens executive team in Shanghai to drive experience-led transformation
No Comments
Isobar China Group announces changes to its executive team.
Lowe Lintas Mumbai’s Independence Day campaign gives an ode to the nation by creating music out of Reliance Market products
No Comments
Lowe Lintas Mumbai makes some music for Independence Day.
Volkswagen Tiguan captures the first rays of Sun to hit the Indian continent in collaboration with 22feet Tribal Worldwide, PHD India and PowerDrift
No Comments
Rohan and his photographer friend Arjun Menon set out on a journey to chase the first sunrise of India.
IPG Mediabrands & The Humsafar Trust #StandWithPride for the LGBTQIA+ community’s first Independence Day with a Pride-themed National Anthem
No Comments
Celebrating India's first real Independence Day with the LGBTQIA+ National Anthem.
FCB Kuala Lumpur’s latest for RHB looks to inspire greater understanding in a multi-cultural society
No Comments
Tension builds as groups of people wearing clothes of different colours find themselves in conflict situations.
This Independence Day 22feet Tribal Worldwide and McDonald’s tell the story of the #TrulyIndianBurger
No Comments
There's is a bit of India in every bite of your delicious McDonald’s burger!
VMLY&R India and Swaraj Tractors dedicate their latest campaign to Indian farmers on Independence Day
No Comments
VMLY&R India and Swaraj Tractors pay tribute to Indian farmers.
WARC reveals innovation trends for effective marketing in its Effective Innovation Report 2019
No Comments
WARC, the global authority on advertising and media effectiveness, has today released the Effective Innovation Report...
How Toaster Singapore turned Google Translate into the official AI host of the 2018 Asian Games
2 Comments
Google Translate became one of the most talked about events of the 2018 Asian Games.
BWM Dentsu, Sydney managing director Alex Carr departs the agency after nearly four years
No Comments
BWM Dentsu has confirmed the departure of managing director Alex Carr, who leaves after nearly four years to "pursue...
Lion & Lion Redesigns Business Model to Strengthen Strategic and Creative Capabilities led by CEO Fredrik Gumpel
No Comments
Lion & Lion realigns its corporate structure.
Wunderman Thompson Honors 5 Global Recipients of the Helen Lansdowne Resor Scholarship recognising exceptional female university students
No Comments
Manasa Krishnan, studying graphic design at the National Institute of Design is winner from South Asia.
Dentsu Webchutney and Lava Mobiles pay tribute to Indian war heroes with The Homecoming Project
No Comments
This is achieved through an AR app that comes in-built with limited edition Lava Mobiles.
Oppo celebrates finding beauty even in the ordinary with two star-studded narratives created by Director’s Think Tank + Grey Worldwide Malaysia
No Comments
The personalities humbled by the beautiful details of their surroundings, enhanced by the Oppo Reno's features.
Wunderman Thompson Thailand releases humorous campaign for LINE Thailand’s new Fortune Clinic
No Comments
Check up your fortune health at LINE Thailand with new fortune clinic.
Sky brings more sport into the lives of Kiwis with funny new campaign via DDB New Zealand
No Comments
Sky has released its Life Needs More Sport campaign via DDB New Zealand, to launch 12 new dedicated Sky Sport...
The One Club promotes Kasia Karolak to newly-created gender equality program manager role
No Comments
For the past two years, Karolak has played a primary role in developing the global Next Creative Leaders...
DAN appoints Deven Dharamdasani as CEO SVG Media and promotes Nitin Sabharwal to COO SVG Columbus
No Comments
DAN India makes new appointment and promotion.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Wilf Sweetland
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
Isobar makes key leadership changes across India
No Comments
Isobar India makes four leadership change.
Absolut and Lowe Lintas India drive the message that a colourful world is a colourless one
No Comments
For the world to become a happy and colourful place it must first become Colourless.
Brave New World Bangalore turns social media channels into engagement hotspots
No Comments
Brave New World's latest campaign for Raksha Bandhan brings in nostalgia with a smile.
The One Club Partners with Spotify On Portfolio Night All-Stars and Young Ones Student Awards
No Comments
The One Club for Creativity, the world's foremost non-profit organisation recognising creative excellence in...
WOLF BANGKOK AND SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK LAUNCH “MAE MANEE” THAILAND’S FIRST END-TO-END DIGITAL LENDING FOR SMES
No Comments
Pain point compilation spot from Wolf Bangkok.
OkCupid Celebrates Personal Choice with First India Brand Campaign via BBH India ’Find My Kind’
No Comments
The Campaign highlights generational shift towards matching on what matters.
UMS appointed by Lion to create Chinese digital marketing presence for Farmers Union brand
No Comments
Chinese digital marketing agency United Media Solution (UMS) has been appointed by Lion, to create a digital...
DDB Singapore and The Ministry of Education’s emotional film shows the important role teachers have in guiding young children
No Comments
The Speech follows Victor, who loses his confidence after a botched attempt at public speaking.
Spikes Asia 2019 Jury members announced – 49% female creative leaders join the juries from across Asia Pacific
No Comments
Jury members released for Spikes Asia.
Truebil Mumbai assigns its creative duties to Publicis India
No Comments
Truebil choses Publicis India as their brand partners.
GOVT, THE LAB and Tiger Pay Homage to The Day Before Singapore’s National Day
1 Comment
Tiger commemorates National Day by honouring the journey of struggle before the day of success.
Serviceplan Shanghai wins Home King Account and Nestle Branding Project and Serviceplan Beijing wins LYNK & CO business
No Comments
Serviceplan Greater China Announces Triple New Business Win.
4As becomes the Official Festival Representative of Cannes Lions and Spikes Asia in The Philippines
No Comments
4As partners with Cannes Lions and Spikes Asia.
Ad Stars 2019 announces more speakers
No Comments
Ad Stars 2019 continues to add cutting-edge creative, production and technology leaders to its 2019 program, which...
The One Club for Creativity and 3% Movement extend Next Creative Leaders deadline to August 16
No Comments
The deadline for Next Creative Leaders 2019 — The One Club for Creativity and The 3% Movement's annual showcase of...
Precious Communications celebrates 7 years now with 50 people and 5 offices in Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand
1 Comment
Precious Communications celebrates seven years.
ALLIANZ Malaysia and Universal McCann JOIN FORCES FOR A 10/10 BRAND EXPERIENCE
No Comments
The campaign rewards consumers based on their engagement with Allianz Malaysia.
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, Co-Chief Creative Officer, FCB Toronto
No Comments
Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...
Jointfit’s Campaign via Grey Indonesia Tells You that Time Will Not Stop for Those Who Do Not #KeepOnRollin
No Comments
Jointfit collaborated with Joe Taslim to bring his own Keep On Rollin story to life.
One week until LIA deadline – Monday August 12
No Comments
There is one week until the LIA deadline - Monday, August 12. Enter the only award show for creatives and creatives...
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Reed Collins
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
SGO under AIC names ZOO Group Singapore for social media duties
No Comments
ZOO is tasked to develop a strategy and action plan to create awareness and drive engagement.
Tony Harris named chief executive officer for BBDO Hong Kong
No Comments
Former CEO for BBDO Japan moves to CEO BBDO Hong Kong role.
Ray John Fernandez joins PixelBox post production as head of CGI in Manila
No Comments
PixelBox enhances their CGI offering in Manila.
Ogilvy NZ managing director Greg Partington purchases WPP AUNZ’s shares in Ogilvy New Zealand and rebrands agency ‘Stanley St’
1 Comment
Ogilvy New Zealand’s managing director, Greg Partington, and WPP AUNZ have announced a restructure as a result of...
TikTok appoints PHD as its Global Agency
No Comments
Tik Tok willleverage PHD’s global media expertise to drive further growth.
Mindshare Japan & Korea’s Kevin Rooney named CEO of new m/SIX and The&Partnership APAC office
No Comments
The international advertising network The&Partnership and its global media company m/SIX has today announced the...
Healthcare brands’ adspend growth held back by rising costs and downward pressure on prices
No Comments
Global advertising expenditure by healthcare brands will grow 3.6% this year to reach US$36bn, according to Zenith’s...
TBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno wins its 8th agency of the year title at the Philippines’ 4As Awards
No Comments
This 8th win marks the most of any agency in the 4As AOY’s 22-year existence.
Wunderman Thompson and TCP engage and inspire consumers with a water stewardship program in Thailand
No Comments
A long-term CSR campaign “TCP Spirit” via Wunderman Thompson.
Directors Think Tank to Represent Comedy Director Kiran Koshy in South East Asia
1 Comment
Koshy has a knack for impeccably art directed comedic and whimsical storytelling.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Merlee Jayme
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
On Chinese Valentine’s Day Grey Hong Kong and Olay encourage women to Break Up
No Comments
Olay takes on a controversial social topic to celebrate what it means to be “Fearless of age” and thus fearless in love.
Multisensory bus campaign by Wavemaker and Media Taurus Singapore for Darlie
No Comments
A sensory reinforcement that Darlie toothpaste is THE toothpaste to use to uplift your day with a fresh start.
Damon Stapleton: Creativity. Gentle anarchy never hurt anybody
No Comments
A blog by Damon Stapleton, regional chief creative officer, DDB Australia and New Zealand.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Suthisak Sucharittanonta
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
Workforce Singapore and Tribal Worldwide help Singaporeans adapt to changes in the manpower landscape
No Comments
Adapt & Grow programmes help Singaporeans tap on specific programmes through their employment journey.
Toaster Singapore invites Koreans to star as the face on the Pringles can and the mustachio-ed Mr. Pringles
No Comments
Toaster Singapore influences brand love for Pringles in Korea.
Grey Group India and ALTBalaji introduce the breast buffer to encourage women to check themselves for breast cancer
No Comments
ALTBalaji replaced its regular buffering symbol with the unique ‘Breast Buffer’ symbol.
TBWA\Singapore reimagines ancient tragedies in a campaign for Manulife highlighting the topic of insurance protection
No Comments
Manulife replicated the famous statues of Apollo, Venus de Milo, Euripides and Bathsheba.
ECDA, Ogilvy and Geometry Singapore challenge jobseekers to re-evaluate their definition of what makes work truly meaningful to them
No Comments
Shape Our Tomorrow Career Fair for Early Childhood Care & Education.
RTG Consulting Group makes two New leadership Appointments as they expand into Asia Pacific
No Comments
RTG Consulting Group makes two senior Appointments in Singapore and Shanghai.
Turn On Your TV, The Future Of Advertising Is Here
No Comments
By Brett Gillett, Global Strategic Business Development Director, TVSquared
Madhukar Kamath named this years AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award winner
No Comments
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award India goes to Madhukar Kamath.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Valerie Madon
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
Mark Tutssel reflects on his career and love of advertising
No Comments
Mark Tutssel reflects on his career in advertising.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Pathida Akkarajindanon
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
DDB Singapore’s LampPost Project returns with an upcycled range of practical tote bags
No Comments
DDB’s LampPost Project is back with a limited edition Slingapouch.
Cash and carry operator LOTS Wholesale Solutions appoints Leo Burnett India as its creative partner
No Comments
Leo Burnett India’s Gurugram office will handle the account.
New animated spot from Serviceplan Korea and Ukraine for Pampers Korea takes viewers into the dream World of a Baby
No Comments
New campaign for P&G Korea Shows Diapers from a Baby’s Point of View.
Edward Williams elevated to General Manager Isobar Hong Kong
No Comments
Isobar Hong Kong names new GM.
Digitas India wins integrated marketing communications duties for IndoSpace
No Comments
IndoSpace is India’s largest developer of Grade A industrial and logistics park.
Famous faces star in Air New Zealand’s latest safety video ‘Air All Blacks’ via Vision Thing
No Comments
Air New Zealand has today launched a new safety video 'Air All Blacks' via Vision Thing, in support of the team...
WARC report reveals three major themes from the Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions 2019
No Comments
WARC, the global authority on advertising and media effectiveness, has today released a report identifying trends and...
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Derek Green, Executive CD, We Are Unlimited, Chicago
No Comments
Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...
Bryce Whitwam named new China CEO at MRM//McCann
1 Comment
Bryce Whitwam takes over from Mike Zeng as CEO for MRM//McCann China.
The Condor Heroes return reminding people to travel safe in a quirky campaign via TBWA for Singapore Tourism Board
No Comments
The campaign outlines the simple ways people can protect themselves and their travel plans.
Masanori Tagaya elevated to Executive Creative Director at Grey Group Japan
No Comments
Masanori Tagaya moves up to ECD at Grey Group Japan.
Singapore Airlines and TBWA Singapore flaunt the wonders of Northern Territory Australia in OOH
No Comments
TBWA and Singapore showcase the Northern Territory.
Lowe Lintas India releases new digital campaign for Gits Foods
No Comments
Gits products providE an instant solution to make life drama free within seconds.
Apple’s new Shot on iPhone campaign features a behind the scenes look at 16 artists on tour
1 Comment
Florence + the Machine, FKA Twigs and Kamasi Washington are the first artists featured in the new Apple campaign.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Jureeporn Thaidumrong
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Joji Jacob
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
Petch&Partners Philippines extends Max’s Restaurants ‘Every kind of family’ campaign with Lion King themed animated film
No Comments
Max's Restaurant believes the world is better when we come together.
BBDO Greater China celebrates 10 years of BBDO Voices with Worldwide CEO Andrew Robertson launching the new issue
No Comments
BBDO Voices has provided invaluable insights into changing values and aspirations.
gyro Promotes Laura Bell from Client Services Director to Managing Director of Singapore
No Comments
“I’m incredibly excited to be leading gyro into its next chapter," Bell said.
Publicis Shanghai and Marcel Paris capture wonder to promote Huawei’s Honor 20 phone
No Comments
The Huawei Honor 20 Captures Wonder
MFL collaborates with WWF to combat plastic pollution in Your Plastic Diet campaign via Grey Malaysia
No Comments
Malaysian Football League channels the passion of football fans to help save the environment.
Nico Leonard joins MullenLowe Group Japan to drive bundling of design, data science and analytics for brands in APAC
No Comments
MullenLowe Group Japan appoints new Director of Experience.
Heckler appoints Charu Menon as executive producer for Singapore
No Comments
Design, animation and visual effects house Heckler has bolstered its South East Asia operation with the appointment...
Green Card guerrilla stunt by WWF Pakistan raises awareness of environment protection
No Comments
BBDO Pakistan's nationwide initiative to crowdfund environment protection in Pakistan.
LIA extends entry deadline to Mon, August 12
No Comments
LIA has extended the deadline to Monday, August 12.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: David Guerrero
1 Comment
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Santosh Padhi
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
GPB SHANGHAI LAUNCHES the true taste of friendship spot for Super Bock beer
1 Comment
The True Taste Of Friendship focuses on the unique role friendship plays among millennials in Eastern China.
Ashish Bhasin re-elected President of Advertising Agencies Association of India
No Comments
Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Media India, has been re-elected as Vice-President.
Vicks and Publicis Singapore launch short film in Australia to support Mission Australia charity
2 Comments
Vicks has partnered with Mission Australia for its new ‘Touch of Care’ campaign in Australia, with the release of a...
UM MALAYSIA leaves their office FOR A DAY TO CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFY THE KLANG RIVER
3 Comments
UM Malaysia employees support the River of Life Public Outreach Programme.
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Emad Tahtouh
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
SC ASSET taps Design Army for quirky Alice in Wonderland-esque real estate campaign
No Comments
Design Army Redefines Luxury Real Estate Ads
UN and Spikes Asia launches ‘Student Creative Award For Print’ competition; deadline Aug 23
No Comments
The annual Spikes Asia Student Creative Award for Print competition has partnered with the United Nations Development...
LIA Likely, Lock + Long Shot: Subun Khow
No Comments
A new series that bets on great work in the lead up to the LIA judging at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas.
Malaysian 4As industry body criticises inconsiderate advertisers that demand pitches with unreasonable timelines
No Comments
The 4As believes advertisers must get their act together and conduct pitches sensibly.
Japan Airlines appoints Ogilvy Singapore to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia
No Comments
Ogilvy Singapore will be the lead agency for five strategically important markets in Southeast Asia.
Survey: Digital transformation, not hitting short term metrics must be primary role of marketers
No Comments
Dentsu Aegis Network’s 2019 global survey of 1,000 CMOs and senior-level marketers in 10 markets – including Australia..
LIA July 29 entry deadline quickly approaching
No Comments
LIA. Because awards for creativity are the ones you really want on your shelf.
SILVER SPONSORS
MOST VIEWED
LATEST ISSUE
