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As Singapore gears up for its 60th National Day, Starbucks has launched a campaign that blends local heritage, childhood nostalgia, and modern lifestyle branding into one collectible-heavy celebration. Branded “Shiok together,” the campaign aims to resonate with a generation of Singaporeans through uniquely local collaborations, retro-inspired product design, and a limited-edition food and beverage menu.…

A new crop of AI startups is taking aim at one of marketing’s most overlooked pain points: ad operations. In 2025 alone, companies building “agentic” AI—software that acts autonomously on behalf of users—have raised nearly US$700 million, per Crunchbase. While the human touch in marketing still matters, the rise of AI agents signals a shift…

The solo multi-year circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland has been achieved by Ian Wyllie who has restored his 1979 Vancouver 27, Trilleen, in parallel to his own rehabilitation. Ian Wyllie’s voyage began in August 2022 and was initially due to finish in 2023, but was delayed by boatyard mast damage, two unplanned winters away,…

Mastercard is shifting gears in its latest Southeast Asia campaign, opting for emotional resonance over feature lists. With a trio of 15-second videos that feel more like micro-moments than traditional ads, the brand is changing how it communicates digital security. Now digital security is not something visible or tech-heavy, but quiet, ever-present and a source…

Tea brand CHAGEE is serving more than just drinks this season. Its new limited-edition “Bes-tea” plushie campaign is now live in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The campaign is turning into a masterclass in localised emotional marketing. Timed around International Friendship Day (30 July), the campaign features blind-box plushies inspired by CHAGEE’s popular tea flavors, complete…

In a move set to shake up branded gaming and fan engagement, Roblox has launched a self-serve licensing platform that gives creators legal access to blockbuster intellectual property (IP). This isn’t just a win for fan-developers, it’s a strategic greenlight for marketers looking to build immersive, brand-safe experiences in the world of user-generated content (UGC).…

Celebrity marketing is nothing new—but it’s becoming harder to get right. With average view times on social media shrinking to just three seconds, attention is the first casualty. Yet big names still move the needle when they’re used strategically. Human Made Machine (HMM), a creative pre-testing firm, wants to flip the script on how brands…

B2B marketing just got a lot less boring in Southeast Asia—thanks to a fiery sambal seller named Aunty M. Google Southeast Asia has launched Marketing Unfiltered with Aunty M, its first creator-led YouTube series aimed at demystifying its advertising tools. The campaign leans on comedy, cultural insight, and character storytelling to connect with marketers and…

As privacy crackdowns intensify, marketers are being forced to rethink their data strategies. The latest solution grabbing attention? Synthetic data. This artificially generated, privacy-safe alternative is now being explored by a growing number of agencies and martech companies—particularly in Asia Pacific—as a way to fuel innovation without compromising user trust. Forrester recently named synthetic data…

Sprite is not just selling soda this summer, it’s selling a state of mind. As temperatures spike across Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, the Coca-Cola-owned brand is rolling out a high-touch, high-energy campaign that positions Sprite as the go-to reset for heat, hustle, and hyperactivity. This article explores how Sprite’s 2025 summer push retools…