Branding

Brand reputations are at stake as AI turns audiences into fact-checkers

Some global consumer brands have exited, yet other international brands such as Chick-fil-A have entered or are expanding in Singapore.

The Asian playbook for global brands no longer works

Three of the most successful Chinese firms – Temu, Shein and TikTok – have tried to distance themselves from their roots. None has succeeded, the writer notes.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why firms are pivoting from ‘China-shedding’ to ‘China-maxxing’

Sri Lanka Navy personnel assist sailors during a rescue operation involving the Iranian military ship, IRIS Dena. The US stepped on India’s toes by sinking the frigate in international waters close to the Indian coast.
THE BROAD VIEW

Brand Quad needs a marketing makeover

Brooklyn Beckham (left) and Nicola Peltz attending the premiere of Lola in this 2024 file photo. He has already signalled a shift by adding Peltz to his surname after his marriage.

Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes

At its core, SEO has always been about driving traffic. With GEO, success is measured by a hybrid of placement and authority.

Why SEO isn’t enough: GEO is how brands get seen today

Several companies, including Nike, have adopted a strategy of returning to the values and strategy that had made them successful.
PERSPECTIVE

When companies lose their way

Judging by current trends, the vast majority of matcha in the future is going to end up in soft-serve ice-cream, chiffon cakes, mochi and macarons. It would be a waste if Japan tried to chase that low-end business, when the opportunities at the top of the market are so much more alluring.

The matcha craze needs more champagne

From personalised pre-event communications to interactive onsite experiences, each touchpoint is a chance to create meaningful, data-driven interactions that build a lasting impact well beyond the event.

Engaging fans beyond the finish line: Lessons from F1