branding

Nov 5, 2025

France moves to block Shein over sale of ‘childlike’ sex dolls

Days before Shein could cut the ribbon on its first Paris store, the ultra-fast fashion platform is swept into a criminal probe, along with Temu, AliExpress and Wish.

Jul 31, 2025

'Baidu it and you’ll know' fades as China's Gen Z turns to social platforms for search

As traditional search engines lose ground, China's Gen Z are increasingly turning to social media and AI tools for quicker, more relatable answers.

Apr 4, 2025

Common Interest acquires Amplify to 'empower creativity'

The previously independent brand experience agency has offices in London, LA, Paris, New York and Sydney.

Mar 28, 2025

Brands are addicted to data and it’s killing creativity

In an era where algorithms dominate every decision, brand consultancy founder Upasna Dash argues that true brand power comes not from digital footprints—but from instinct, identity, and a deep understanding of what brings true joy to consumers.

Mar 13, 2025

Why more brands are finally ditching the perfect-family trope

Perfect parents, perfect kids, perfect home—ads love the fantasy. But as diverse households become the norm in Asia, Quantum's Rayhan Wildan Ramadhani explores how clever brands are embracing new family dynamics through fresh storytelling.

Mar 11, 2025

Brands are still measuring the wrong things—it’s time to fix that

Metrics dictate business decisions, but do they capture what truly matters? Team Lewis' Calvin Siew explains why brands must break free from outdated KPIs and redefine relevance in real time to truly embrace customer-centricity.