Companies that deliver strong, effective briefings tend to share several common traits. When these components are in place, agencies can perform at their best—and the strategic output improves significantly as a result.
In Hong Kong, one of the major challenges facing marketing operations—beyond vague briefings—is the high turnover rate of personnel. It’s not uncommon for marketing managers to leave their roles within six months to a year. As a result, institutional knowledge and strategic learning are rarely retained, forcing teams to essentially start from scratch with each new project. This leads to repeated missteps and recurring issues. The lack of continuity also makes it difficult to build long-term trust and cooperative systems between companies and their agencies.
🎯 In Hong Kong’s marketing landscape, inadequate briefings remain a significant challenge—particularly in competitive pitch settings. While clients often express a desire for “creative proposals,” they frequently fail to provide the strategic context necessary to support that expectation.
Outdoor shoots are quite literally a battle against the weather ☔️🌤️. No matter how perfect the plan, sudden rain or strong winds can ruin a shoot in an instant. This is especially true for commercials where a clear blue sky is essential—the impact of unfavorable weather is immeasurable. “It’s summer, so it should be sunny,” or “It’s the south, so the skies should be blue”—such optimistic assumptions often don’t hold up when it comes to the challenges of on-location filming.