Seeds of Marketing 33: The Influence of MTR Advertising
Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system remains one of the most impactful advertising channels, even in today’s increasingly digital landscape. Although traditional in format, MTR advertising offers an immense reach. With a population of approximately 7.3 million, and an estimated 5 million people using the MTR daily, the scale of exposure is undeniable. In particular, placing large-format brand advertisements in high-traffic stations like Causeway Bay—a hub for both commerce and business—can significantly boost brand recognition. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 33: The Influence of MTR Advertising”
【香港図鑑34】香港喫煙事情──数字に見えない“街角の実感”
最近、日本の成人喫煙率が14.8%にまで低下したというニュースを目にしました。数字として見るとかなりの減少ですが、香港の現状と比べると、意外にも日本より喫煙者が多い印象を受ける方も多いかもしれません。 Continue reading “【香港図鑑34】香港喫煙事情──数字に見えない“街角の実感””
Seeds of Marketing 32: Briefing for Agencies (3) ✅ What Makes a Great Briefing? Four Key Elements for Agency Success
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. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 32: Briefing for Agencies (3) ✅ What Makes a Great Briefing? Four Key Elements for Agency Success”
【香港図鑑33】スターフェリー──変わらぬ景色、変わってしまった街
香港島と九龍を結ぶスターフェリー。
その航路は、ただの移動手段というよりも、ビクトリアハーバーの風景そのものと言ってもいいかもしれません。 Continue reading “【香港図鑑33】スターフェリー──変わらぬ景色、変わってしまった街”
Seeds of Marketing 31: Briefing for Agencies (2) 🔥 Beyond Ambiguity — How High Staff Turnover Impacts Marketing Collaboration in Hong Kong
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. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 31: Briefing for Agencies (2) 🔥 Beyond Ambiguity — How High Staff Turnover Impacts Marketing Collaboration in Hong Kong”
【香港図鑑32】ファン広告
「推し活」が街を彩る:バス広告と誕生日イベントが示すファンダム文化の現在地
香港の街角で、ふと目に留まるバス停広告やダブルデッカーバスの車体ラッピング。企業広告ではなく、アイドルの誕生日を祝うファンからのメッセージだった――そんな光景が、ここ数年でぐっと増えてきました。 Continue reading “【香港図鑑32】ファン広告”
Seeds of Marketing 30: Briefing for Agencies (1) – Challenges Stemming from Insufficient Information Sharing
🎯 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. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 30: Briefing for Agencies (1) – Challenges Stemming from Insufficient Information Sharing”
【香港図鑑31】タイムズスクエア 🏙️🛍️
Seeds of Marketing 29: On Location and Weather – Battling the Unpredictable Forces of Nature
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. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 29: On Location and Weather – Battling the Unpredictable Forces of Nature”