Hannah Rook: ‘This makes shared events—and the unified audience they create — a uniquely powerful advertising opportunity.’ Tentpole moments have become hard to define, nuanced occurrences for advertisers aiming to keep up amid changing audience behaviors and a dynamic media and tech landscape. Advertisers around the world look for ways to effectively leverage tentpole marketing
For International Women’s Day, we spotlight voices from across the industry, sharing stories of their journeys, personal insights on mentorship, perspectives on the path to equality, and more. As International Women’s Day approaches, a single day hardly seems enough to recognize the countless contributions women make in the industry and beyond. That’s why we’re dedicating
Singapore – UM, a global media agency network under IPG Mediabrands, is challenging brands to be distinct and evade blandness with the launch of its ‘Full Colour Media’ strategy. Urging brands to take a more vibrant approach to media, UM’s ‘Full Colour Media’ is an omni-channel planning proposition and philosophy that aims to change the agency’s
Digital remains the driver of advertising growth for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. According to the latest report by MAGNA, overall digital advertising revenues are projected to experience a 11.1% year-on-year increase in 2024. Representing US$103 billion in 2024, search commands a 47% share, the largest proportion of total advertising budgets across APAC, as well
“Food in art and fashion is demonstrating a theme of abundance – something hard to find in a cost of living crisis.” ‘Obsessed’ is a monthly deep dive into social and cultural trends that can help marketers inform the way they think. Led by Kate O’Loughlin, Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive, ‘Obsessed’ will be a magic school bus
There are few in adland with such vast experience as IPG Mediabrands and Initiative’s chief operating officer Geoff Clarke. Starting in the industry more than 30 years ago, Clarke has held positions such as investment director, chief investment officer, client partner and managing director. Speaking on behalf of the Experience Advocacy Taskforce, Clarke explained why agencies
Siwa’s rebrand has been littered by PR blunders. Initiative’s Kate O’Loughlin explains what marketers can learn from it. ‘Obsessed’ is a monthly deep dive into social and cultural trends that can help marketers inform the way they think. Led by Kate O’Loughlin, Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive, ‘Obsessed’ will be a magic school bus to expand marketing mindsets
Initiative Media, an agency of IPG Mediabrands, announced the appointment of Sharon Ho as CEO of China. She will be based in Shanghai and report to Melinda Po (Bo Rongrong), CEO of IPG Greater China . As the CEO of Extreme Media China, Sharon Ho will leverage her advantages in integrating technology, data and marketing
‘Obsessed’ is a monthly deep dive into social and cultural trends that can help marketers inform the way they think. Led by Kate O’Loughlin, Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive, ‘Obsessed’ will be a magic school bus to expand marketing mindsets and help brands remain relevant amongst an ever-changing cultural landscape. This month, I’m obsessed with the run club
Obsessed’ is a monthly deep dive into social and cultural trends that can help marketers inform the way they think. Led by Kate O’Loughlin, Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive, ‘Obsessed’ will be a magic school bus to expand marketing mindsets and help brands remain relevant amongst an ever-changing cultural landscape. This month I’ve been obsessed