Seeds of Marketing 28: One Event Experience Can Leave a Deeper Impression Than Multiple Ad Views

When we assisted with the annual campaign of a food and beverage brand popular among young people, we were reminded once again that there are things “advertising alone cannot achieve.” This brand’s commercials were highly polished, and research clearly showed that their creative work was contributing to sales. We were grateful for the opportunity to work with them. However, one particular event made us realize that the essence of marketing goes beyond just advertising. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 28: One Event Experience Can Leave a Deeper Impression Than Multiple Ad Views”

Seeds of Marketing 26: Why Supplements Keep Attracting People Repeatedly 💊

The supplement market continues to grow, even in Hong Kong, where traditional Chinese medicine enjoys enduring popularity. Last year, NMN-based products captured the spotlight, but this year, probiotics have taken center stage. With their promise of supporting gut health, aiding digestion, and Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 26: Why Supplements Keep Attracting People Repeatedly 💊”

【香港図鑑27】風船サンタ🎈🎅

ひと月以上前の話題で恐縮ですが、香港のクリスマスシーズンは日本よりもずっと早く始まります。肌感覚ではおよそ3週間ほど前倒しでスタートし、場合によっては年が明けてもそのまま続くことも。なぜかというと、「Merry X’mas & Happy New Year」とひとまとめにして祝うからなんですね。 Continue reading “【香港図鑑27】風船サンタ🎈🎅”

【香港図鑑26】安心開鎖🔑

鍵がない?大丈夫!香港の「鍵事情」

香港で暮らしていて驚くことの一つが、鍵にまつわる便利さです。「スペアキー作りたいなぁ」と思ったら、どこにでもある小さなお店へGO!🔑✨ 店内には古びた機械が置かれていて、おじさんやおばさんがチャチャチャッと職人技で数分で作ってくれます。しかもそのお値段、驚くほど安い。日本だったら「え、こんなに安くていいの?」とびっくりするかもしれません。

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Seeds of Marketing 24: A Notorious Failure in the Internet Era: The United Airlines Guitar Incident

The Internet Era: Where Corporate Missteps Are Exposed Instantly 🌐⚡

In the age of the internet, a company’s missteps can be brought to light in an instant. One iconic example of this is the 2008 United Airlines guitar incident 🎸✈️. While it happened some time ago, this case still offers valuable lessons about how customer service can impact a brand 📖✨. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 24: A Notorious Failure in the Internet Era: The United Airlines Guitar Incident”