hong kong

Feb 06, 2024

Tatler withdraws HK$16 million government grant for Messi no-show

The promotional blitz by Tatler featured Messi’s face right in the middle of all marketing material, leading fans to expect his magic on the field. Minister Kevin Yeung says spectators can contemplate independent legal recourse

Nov 26, 2019

HK protest group urges ad industry to strike for five days

Hong Kong Strike group calls on the advertising industry to protest the government by stopping work throughout next week.

Aug 05, 2019

Brands mostly silent as Hong Kong raises its voice

It doesn't matter much, really, but this observer finds it disappointing that virtually no brands have found a way to at least show a bit of empathy with the protest-preoccupied population.

Mar 09, 2018

Four-day week? Independent agencies experiment to reduce overwork

Hong Kong-based APV is trying a four-day work week, while Hong Kong Secret Tour gave everyone a month-long sabbatical (in two 'shifts').

Aug 11, 2015

‘Seoul can be the next Singapore, Bangkok or Hong Kong’: Wain Choi

The VP and executive global creative director of Cheil Worldwide on Samsung's move from functional product advertising to 'Launching People'

Feb 08, 2013

Media agency models, privacy and talent among key themes at Media360Asia

Accurately valuing changing media mix, tension between big ideas and procurement-driven savings, talent, real-time marketing, data infrastructure and privacy were discussed.