korea

Oct 29, 2025

How Marriott is turning K-pop fandom into a loyalty machine

When a Marriott ballroom in Tokyo turned into a 'mini Super Bowl' for Enhypen fans, it was long-term brand play. Marriott’s APEC chief commercial officer, John Toomey and loyalty boss, Ramesh Daryanani, break down their 'barbell marketing approach' to loyalty.

Sep 16, 2025

40 Under 40 2025: Sam Kim, FleishmanHillard

From intern to one of FleishmanHillard Korea’s youngest senior VPs, Sam Kim has built her career on the conviction that empathetic communications can move people, business and society.

Jul 29, 2025

How McDonald’s Korea turned local farming into a fast-food growth strategy

CASE STUDY: A five-year push to source over 800 tonnes of domestic produce has helped the QSR giant boost brand favourability, score creative gongs, and get government backing. Campaign gets the inside story from McDonald’s Korea CMO and agency partner Leo.

May 20, 2025

Meet Lemon Man, Cass Beer's new mascot

In its latest work since opening a new Singapore office, GUT unveils a brand platform for Korean beer Cass, spotlighting its lemony range.

May 7, 2025

Heineken trusts Korean football fans with keys to unmanned bars

An activation in Seoul sees Korean fans ordering, paying for, and pulling their own pints without bar owners or security present. Just to be able to watch live football.

Mar 12, 2024

‘Women’s careers are an investment, not a sacrifice’: IPG leader MJ Kim

To commemorate International Women’s Day, we speak with the Korea CEO of IPG Mediabrands on the evolving role of the ‘working housewife’, why higher education is key, and a priceless lesson attained from Tom Cruise.