In Japan, consumers are accustomed to having a wide selection of product sizes available. For example, canned beer typically comes in both 350ml and 500ml options, and even smaller, single-sip sizes can be found. The same applies to products like hair wax—there are large containers for home use and compact versions that are easy to carry around, readily available at convenience stores and drugstores. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 35: Price and Assortment (1) Why Are Size Options Different?”
【香港図鑑35】ワイルドな引越し──スピード vs. 安全、どちらを取る?
引越し。
それは、人生のなかでもなかなかのエネルギーを要するイベントです。
日本で引越しといえば、ダンボールをきっちりと積み上げ、養生シートで壁や床を保護し、作業スタッフも丁寧な言葉遣いで動いてくれる…そんなイメージを持つ方が多いかもしれません。 Continue reading “【香港図鑑35】ワイルドな引越し──スピード vs. 安全、どちらを取る?”
Seeds of Marketing 34: Behind the Scenes of Key Visual Production
To effectively promote a product across multiple platforms, strong visual assets are essential. At the heart of these assets lies the “key visual.” A key visual is not just a striking image—it serves as a central expression of a brand’s identity and is a vital element in leaving a lasting impression through advertising and campaigns. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 34: Behind the Scenes of Key Visual Production”
【香港図鑑34】流動露天商

香港で露天商として営業するには、政府の許可(ライセンス)が必須です。ライセンスには「定位置露天商ライセンス(固定場所)」「流動露天商ライセンス(移動型)」「食品露天商ライセンス(食品販売)」があります。 Continue reading “【香港図鑑34】流動露天商”
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”