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”
【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”
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”
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 27: Seirogan – The Trust of a 100-Year-Old Brand 💊
Seirogan is one of the most iconic and trusted brands in Hong Kong. For many years, it has been a staple in countless households, and we are honored to contribute to its legacy. Have you ever used Seirogan? Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 27: Seirogan – The Trust of a 100-Year-Old Brand 💊”
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 💊”
Seeds of Marketing 25: LUSH’s Strategy to Withdraw from Social Media
LUSH’s Bold Decision to Leave Social Media
Despite the fact that social media engagement significantly contributed to its sales, LUSH made the bold decision to withdraw from social media in order to protect the environment for “living healthily.” Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 25: LUSH’s Strategy to Withdraw from Social Media”
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”