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IWD Voices: Andrea Theodore – ‘Policies Alone Don’t Always Translate Into Cultural Change’

Andrea reflects on what this year's IWD theme means to her, noting that equality should be assumed rather than something women have...

IWD Voices

IWD Voices: Batool-e-Azra – ‘Let’s Design Workplaces That Adapt to Life, Not the Other Way Around’

In our conversation, she reflects on what this year's IWD theme means to her both professionally and personally, describing it as a...

Creative Leadership

Cannes Lions to Honor Susan Credle With Lion of St. Mark

Across three agencies — BBDO, Leo Burnett, and FCB — Credle's work has been recognized for its creative vision and the values it reflected.

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Bench Media

IWD Voices: Jess Torstensson – ‘Supporting Families Should Be Treated as National Infrastructure, Not a Corporate Benefit’

Dalziel & Pow

IWD Voices: Nikki Bolam – ‘More Attention Is Needed in Turning Awareness Into Consistency’

K.K. Birla Group

IWD Voices: Smita Joshi – ‘I’ve Learned to Look Past Intent and Examine Effect. The Two Are Rarely the Same.’

Vivekalaya Group of Institutions

IWD Voices: Aishwarya Rao – ‘Ambition Should Be Unremarkable. The Work Should Speak’

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines’ Pilot Parker Highlights Small but Meaningful Gestures in New Campaign

Leadership Moves

Monks Appoints Bharti Agrawal as CFO of APAC, Marketing Services

Prior to joining Monks, Agrawal was the Southeast Asia CFO for Dentsu International, managing a team across 6 markets.

Creative Work

Samsung Taps Director Tom Hooper for Galaxy Brand Film Ahead of S26 Launch

Samsung revealed a 3-minute Galaxy film with director Tom Hooper premiered at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco on February...

Creative Leadership

Cannes Lions to Honor Susan Credle With Lion of St. Mark

Across three agencies — BBDO, Leo Burnett, and FCB — Credle's work has been recognized for its creative vision and the values...

IWD Voices

IWD Voices: Andrea Theodore – ‘Policies Alone Don’t Always Translate Into Cultural Change’

Andrea reflects on what this year's IWD theme means to her, noting that equality should be assumed rather than something women have...

IWD Voices

IWD Voices: Batool-e-Azra – ‘Let’s Design Workplaces That Adapt to Life, Not the Other Way Around’

In our conversation, she reflects on what this year's IWD theme means to her both professionally and personally, describing it as a...

Leadership Moves

Monks Appoints Bharti Agrawal as CFO of APAC, Marketing Services

Prior to joining Monks, Agrawal was the Southeast Asia CFO for Dentsu International, managing a team across 6 markets.

Creative Work

Samsung Taps Director Tom Hooper for Galaxy Brand Film Ahead of S26 Launch

Samsung revealed a 3-minute Galaxy film with director Tom Hooper premiered at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco on February 25 following friends...

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Bench Media

IWD Voices: Jess Torstensson – ‘Supporting Families Should Be Treated as National Infrastructure, Not a Corporate Benefit’

Dalziel & Pow

IWD Voices: Nikki Bolam – ‘More Attention Is Needed in Turning Awareness Into Consistency’

K.K. Birla Group

IWD Voices: Smita Joshi – ‘I’ve Learned to Look Past Intent and Examine Effect. The Two Are Rarely the Same.’

Vivekalaya Group of Institutions

IWD Voices: Aishwarya Rao – ‘Ambition Should Be Unremarkable. The Work Should Speak’

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Bench Media

IWD Voices: Jess Torstensson – ‘Supporting Families Should Be Treated as National Infrastructure, Not a Corporate Benefit’

Dalziel & Pow

IWD Voices: Nikki Bolam – ‘More Attention Is Needed in Turning Awareness Into Consistency’

K.K. Birla Group

IWD Voices: Smita Joshi – ‘I’ve Learned to Look Past Intent and Examine Effect. The Two Are Rarely the Same.’

Vivekalaya Group of Institutions

IWD Voices: Aishwarya Rao – ‘Ambition Should Be Unremarkable. The Work Should Speak’

Weave

IWD Voices: Ashley Ng – ‘True Progress Isn’t Just About Visibility, But About How Influence and Authority Are Distributed’

Landor

IWD Voices: Tanvi Joshi – ‘Real Action Is Not Just Improving Our Own Experience’

Jung von Matt NERD

IWD Voices: Hien Mai Truong – ‘Senior Leaders Must Turn Values Into Visible Behavior’

VML & Ogilvy Japan

IWD Voices: Ji Young Park – ‘Fairness Means Recognizing Differences While Making Sure Everyone Has Equal Opportunities’

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Creative Work

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines’ Pilot Parker Highlights Small but Meaningful Gestures in New Campaign

Creative Work

Sara Arjun Returns to Recreate Nostalgic McDonald’s Ad as Brand Ambassador

The brand taps into the nostalgia many customers feel for the brand while inviting a new generation to create their...
Leo Singapore

World Record Flexibility Meets Flexible Finance: Income Insurance Launches Campaign With Liberty Barros

Income Insurance and Leo Singapore launch campaign featuring Liberty Barros to highlight flexibility of investment-linked plans.
Wolf BKK

KFC Thailand Offers Carsick Bags to Mark its Arrival in the Country’s ‘Curviest’ Province

Known for its more than 1,864 road curves, Mae Hong Son is Thailand's curviest province, and KFC is rewarding those...

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Agency News

Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions to Honor Susan Credle With Lion of St. Mark

Across three agencies — BBDO, Leo Burnett, and FCB — Credle's work has been recognized for its creative vision and...
Monks APAC

Monks Appoints Bharti Agrawal as CFO of APAC, Marketing Services

Prior to joining Monks, Agrawal was the Southeast Asia CFO for Dentsu International, managing a team across 6 markets.
NY Festivals

NY Festivals Lady Liberty Program Announces Inaugural Advisory Board

New York Festivals Lady Liberty Leadership Program announces appointment of inaugural Advisory Board and 2026 pillars supporting emerging talent mentoring...
LePub

Ete Davies Joins LePub as Global Chief Operating Officer

Most recently, Davies served as Dentsu Creative’s Chief Operating Officer for EMEA before becoming Executive Vice President.

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Brand news

Samsung

Samsung Taps Director Tom Hooper for Galaxy Brand Film Ahead of S26 Launch

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines’ Pilot Parker Highlights Small but Meaningful Gestures in New Campaign

Tata Group

Sun Sheroes Campaign Spotlights Women Behind Tata Power’s Koppal Solar Project

News

Amazon India Signs MoU With Army Women’s Welfare Association to Boost Entrepreneurship

Travel

Ramenya Shima Opens First Overseas Location in Hong Kong

Hyundai Motor

Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific Names Yukontorn Wisadkosin ASEAN President

Samsung

Samsung Wins 77 Accolades at iF Design Awards 2026, Including Two Gold

Uniqlo

Uniqlo Names Emma Raducanu as Global Brand Ambassador

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Koto

Q&A: James Greenfield – ‘Everyone deserves a great brand’

The co-founder and CEO of design studio Koto talks about the studio’s first decade, fostering a global culture with a one-team mentality,...

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Monks China

One Under 30: Young Creative Spotlight — Nicole Wang

"I’m endlessly curious, and advertising lets me dive into fresh categories, uncover consumer insights, talk to experts, and tell new stories."

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IPG Mediabrands

Play to Win: Jury Insights on What Makes a Cannes Lions-Worthy Gaming Campaign

Su Ling Chan offers an inside look at judging Cannes Lions’ top gaming campaigns—and what it takes to stand out.

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Interviews

Bunjang’s Sae Mi Lee on the Rise of Korean Collectibles and Redefining ‘Secondhand’

As Korean culture continues to influence global tastes, a growing resale economy is reshaping how fans buy, trade, and collect—turning the rise...

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Epica Awards

Thasorn ‘Pete’ Boonyanate: Bringing the Spice to Thai Advertising

What’s the magic formula that makes Thai advertising so entertaining? One of its greatest practitioners shares his thoughts with Mark Tungate.

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Indian Design in Focus

Anthony Lopez – ‘Indian design is layered, adaptive, and alive’

A conversation with the award-winning Founder & Chief Creative Director of Lopez Design, on design as a reflection of culture, the importance...

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T8 Creations

Chris Ryan and Harry Llufrio on What T8 Co-Create Means for In-House Creativity

Following the recent launch of T8 Co-Create, the T8 Creations co-founders discuss how the initiative aims to strengthen in-house design teams.

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amp sound branding

Q&A: Reiner Erlings on Why Sonic Branding Matters More Than Ever

Sound insights from the leader of Landor and amp’s sonic branding team across MEA and APAC on building consistent, authentic identities.

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Campaign Dive

Anthony Elgamal on ‘The 3rd Opinion’ and Empowering Patients in Asia Pacific

The Johnson & Johnson initiative, ‘The 3rd Opinion’, focuses on empowering patients and strengthening shared decision-making across Asia Pacific healthcare.

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Interview

Q&A: Tati Lindenberg – ‘Brand storytelling is most powerful when approached as a craft’

A conversation with the Head of Unilever Fabric Cleaning and Chief Brand Officer for Dirt Is Good, Unilever’s third-largest brand, with a...

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BBDO India

Shruthi Subramaniam – ‘Ideas need love and time. Craft needs patience and rigour.’

"I used to be a Biochemistry student – studious, with my denims reeking of chemicals. Then one day, I made a few...

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AI in Asia

Shavonne Wong – ‘Each medium has taught me something different about creativity itself’

The Singapore-based new media artist shares her work and insights on creativity, technology, and the evolving role of AI.

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Interviews

Bench Media

IWD Voices: Jess Torstensson – ‘Supporting Families Should Be Treated as National Infrastructure, Not a Corporate Benefit’

Dalziel & Pow

IWD Voices: Nikki Bolam – ‘More Attention Is Needed in Turning Awareness Into Consistency’

K.K. Birla Group

IWD Voices: Smita Joshi – ‘I’ve Learned to Look Past Intent and Examine Effect. The Two Are Rarely the Same.’

Vivekalaya Group of Institutions

IWD Voices: Aishwarya Rao – ‘Ambition Should Be Unremarkable. The Work Should Speak’

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Moonfolks

‘From Resilience to Revival’ Ramadan Whitepaper Tracks Shifts in Consumer Behavior in Indonesia

New insights from Moonfolks and Havas Moonfolks finds Indonesian consumers are spending with greater intention.
LUP Jakarta

Three Trends in the Mix for 2026: Demas Kevin, Head of Digital at LUP Jakarta

Demas touches on the rise of micro-storytelling, why attention now matters more than audience size, and the growing challenges facing...
Three Trends

Three Trends in the Mix for 2026: Shivashish Tarkas, Founder and CEO – The InterMentalist

Shivashish reflects on the accelerating integration of AI in content creation, the rapid rise of regional influencers across India’s Tier...
Omnicom Advertising

Culture Is Searching for ‘Proof of Human,’ Finds Backslash 2026 Edges Report

After a year of AI slop infiltrating every corner of daily life, audiences are developing a radar for what's synthetic...

Nov. 10 - 25

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Indian Design in focus

Indian Design in Focus

Bhadri & Snehal Suthar – ‘Traditional Indian design teaches us to build in rhythm with life’

Next in our series, we speak with the Co-Founders and Co-Principal Designers of tHE gRID Architects about the consciousness behind...
Indian Design in Focus

Saurabh Gupta – ‘Design can create comfort and foster connections’

As part of our Indian Design in Focus series, we speak with the Partner at New Delhi–based Vijay Gupta Architects...
Indian Design in Focus

Gaurav Roy Choudhury – ‘A project is only as good as the questions it asks’

Insights from the Founder and namesake of Bangalore-based Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects on questioning norms, pursuing honesty in design, and...
Indian Design in Focus

India Will Never Have a Single Design Language — and That is a Good Thing

India works best as a network of design dialects, each shaped by its own history yet connected by a shared...
Indian Design in Focus

Anthony Lopez – ‘Indian design is layered, adaptive, and alive’

A conversation with the award-winning Founder & Chief Creative Director of Lopez Design, on design as a reflection of culture,...
Indian Design in Focus

Roshni Kavina – ‘Following customs is a trend and embracing heritage is pride’

Insights from the National Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi India on design at the intersection of advertising, luxury, and...
Indian Design in Focus

Siddharth Khandelwal – ‘Distinctiveness is essential in a cluttered world’

A conversation with the Founder and Design Director of Pollinate Labs on India's vibrancy and authenticity, the importance of purposeful...
Indian Design in Focus

Mathang Thyagaraj & Arjun Guleria – ‘Indian design is not a singular aesthetic, but a sensibility’

Indian Design in Focus. A conversation with the Partners at Ogatu Creative Studio about the universality of design, the courage...

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