Category: East Asia
China – Omnicom Media has appointed Joey Zhao as Chief Executive Officer for China, effective immediately, as the company looks to strengthen its AI-driven capabilities and accelerate growth in one of its key markets. In the role, Zhao will oversee strategic planning and operations across Omnicom Media...
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association (HKMWA) has partnered with FUJIFILM instax to launch ‘SELF:ME’, a campaign aimed at encouraging authentic self-expression and challenging the culture of filtered and edited selfies among Gen Z. Developed by Omnicom Health Hong Kong, the campaign seeks...
China – The Ogilvy Group China has announced the promotion of Yong Yuan, previously president of Ogilvy Advertising China, to Chief Executive Officer of The Ogilvy Group China, effective immediately. In his new role, Yong will oversee the group’s people, clients, and growth strategy across China, reporting...
Hong Kong – Fashion Walk has launched a neighbourhood-wide marketing initiative titled “Paterson Vibe”, bringing together local and international brands in Causeway Bay’s Paterson Street through a series of experiential activations running over several weeks from late May 2026. Positioned as a...
South Korea – INNOCEAN has launched its LEAVE ZERO TRACE “Leave No Broth” campaign, introducing a new initiative to tackle pollution caused by hikers who leave behind leftover ramen broth in mountain areas. Led by Global CEO Jung A Kim, the campaign coincides with the International Day for Biological...
China – Duolingo has generated widespread attention in China after a campaign featuring the fictional resignation of its mascot attracted job offers from more than 300 brands and evolved into a broader hiring initiative targeting young people. Created by Fred & Farid Shanghai, the “Duo’s Great Resignation”...
Hong Kong – Café de Coral has launched a new campaign tapping into Hong Kong’s social culture trends, drawing on viral slang and online moments to promote its new baked seafood rice with lobster sauce. Titled “Go All In on Freshness—It’s a Must”, the campaign is shaped by viral phrases and shared online...
Hong Kong – Okamoto Hong Kong has partnered with K2 digital for a campaign promoting the newly launched 0.03 Lubricant Travel Pack, centred on a neon-pink truck activation designed to generate organic online attention. Ahead of the official rollout, commuters in Hong Kong spotted a neon-pink truck featuring...
Japan – Dentsu has appointed Kenji Yano as APAC Chief Client Officer for Japanese clients, reinforcing its leadership focus on Japan-headquartered accounts across the region. Yano brings 28 years of experience with dentsu across Japan and APAC and has a track record in client leadership, cross-market...
Hong Kong – HK Express has partnered with Kwok Kam Kee to offer passengers on selected inbound flights custom-made “Ping On” buns inspired by Hong Kong’s annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival. The activation was designed to bring elements of the traditional festival onboard, with the “Ping On” buns symbolising...
