Founder of Mission Media. A marketing entrepreneur and veteran operator in Southeast Asia, leading corporate comms at Dunkin' Indonesia and PR & IR at DailyCo. Ex-CMO at ACV Capital, founder of C2 Media, and former Tech in Asia senior editor.
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Hakuhodo Indonesia appoints Daisuke Yanaoka as COO in a coordinated ASEAN restructure. The move signals deeper investment in creative technology and operational efficiency across Southeast Asia.
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Meta's Q1 revenue surge masks investor fears over US$145B AI spending with no clear ROI. For APAC marketing leaders, this threatens ad pricing and platform decisions.
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Publicis and Goldman consolidate. Independent practices like Capel Sport counter with local networks. APAC brands must choose between scale and cultural expertise.
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Darlie Malaysia eschews product claims for consequence-driven creative storytelling in its new 'You Are What You Eat' campaign. How the brand uses horror-comedy to drive engagement.
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86% of major advertisers say they'll shift budget to the open web if AI tools match Google and Meta's capabilities. Taboola survey reveals $millions in potential reallocation awaits.
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BYRDLI's campaign with San Diego Tourism Authority proves that influencer partnerships work best when measured by bookings, not likes. How travel brands are closing the gap between awareness and revenue.
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AJIO consolidates digital strategy under 22feet Tribal, shifting from discounts to cultural branding in India's competitive fashion market.
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Major corporations are eliminating CMO roles as top talent flees to startups. CMOs are chasing real authority, equity stakes, and meaningful growth opportunities rather than corporate structures.
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StreamElements, backed by $111M in VC funding, is shutting down. What the collapse reveals about creator economy infrastructure for APAC brands.
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How the NFL turned a boring calendar announcement into a major social media event with $1.5B in value. A lesson for Asian brands on announcement strategy.
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Ogilvy Singapore swept The One Show with nine Gold Pencils for Vaseline Verified, dominating Western agencies. Asian creative leadership is reshaping global advertising today.
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Hinge opens chapter three by prioritizing emotional honesty over aspiration. How lo-fi production and real couples signal authenticity to Gen Z audiences—and what marketing leaders can learn.