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Singapore Adwatch 11-Feb-10, 10:12
Exclusive research on the top TV ads in each market by recall. Adwatch tables include the top-rating brands over the past two weeks, plus the...
Philippines Adwatch 28-Jan-10, 10:36
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Taiwan adwatch 14-Jan-10, 09:38
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Malaysia Adwatch 17-Dec-09, 11:24
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Hong Kong adwatch 3-Dec-09, 09:48
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Korea Adwatch 18-Nov-09, 10:38
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Hong Kong adwatch 5-Nov-09, 09:25
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Thailand adwatch 22-Oct-09, 11:25
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Taiwan adwatch 8-Oct-09, 12:02
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Malaysian adwatch 24-Sep-09, 10:30
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Philippines Adwatch 10-Sep-09, 17:08
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Singaporean Adwatch 27-Aug-09, 15:33
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Hong Kong Adwatch 13-Aug-09, 09:42
Exclusive research on the top TV ads in each market by recall. Adwatch tables include the top-rating brands over the past two weeks, plus the...
Malaysian adwatch 30-Jul-09, 12:38
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Korea Adwatch 16-Jul-09, 16:37
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Hong Kong Adwatch 2-Jul-09, 15:40
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Taiwan Adwatch 18-Jun-09, 16:21
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Korea Adwatch 4-Jun-09, 15:35
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Thailand Adwatch 21-May-09, 11:16
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Hong Kong Adwatch 7-May-09, 12:11
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Malaysian adwatch 23-Apr-09, 09:19
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Korea Adwatch 9-Apr-09, 14:14
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Taiwan Adwatch 26-Mar-09, 17:46
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Malaysia Adwatch 12-Mar-09, 10:01
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Hong Kong Adwatch 26-Feb-09, 15:18
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Malaysia Adwatch 12-Feb-09, 09:59
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Taiwan Adwatch 29-Jan-09, 16:21
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Thailand Adwatch 19-Jan-09, 11:56
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Singapore Adwatch 1-Dec-08, 15:55
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Hong Kong Adwatch 13-Nov-08, 11:04
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Thailand Adwatch 30-Oct-08, 16:23
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Philippines Adwatch 16-Oct-08, 13:02
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Malaysia Adwatch 2-Oct-08, 18:29
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Korea Adwatch 18-Sep-08, 14:24
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Singapore Adwatch 21-Aug-08, 15:32
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Philippines Adwatch 7-Aug-08, 10:15
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Thailand Adwatch 24-Jul-08, 12:20
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Taiwan Adwatch 10-Jul-08, 05:26
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Hong Kong Adwatch 26-Jun-08, 15:27
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Singapore Adwatch 12-Jun-08, 12:14
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Philippines Adwatch 29-May-08, 12:04
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Thailand Adwatch 15-May-08, 11:55
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Hong Kong Adwatch 1-May-08, 11:44
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Taiwan Adwatch 17-Apr-08, 11:38
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Singapore Adwatch 3-Apr-08, 11:33
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Hong Kong Adwatch 20-Mar-08, 11:24
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Phlippines Adwatch 6-Mar-08, 11:17
Korea Adwatch 21-Feb-08, 11:00
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Taiwan Adwatch 7-Feb-08, 10:41
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Thailand Adwatch 24-Jan-08, 10:30
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Philippines Adwatch 10-Jan-08, 10:16
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Pepsi calls for TV scripts by By Mike Savage 2-Jun-06, 09:42
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Superstar Rainie Yang took McDonald's to the top with a spicy spot for a chicken burger.
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Aquino takes San Miguel to top spot on Philippines TV by Amy White 4-May-06, 07:57
FMCG brands dominated the airwaves, with an edgy TVC by San Miguel taking top spot, Amy White writes
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Thailand shines again by Media 4-May-06, 07:48
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Judges not only crowned JEH's Smooth E entry best of best, but strongly tipped the four-espisode TV campaign to take home gold at Cannes. Arun...
'Stadium Astro' woos sports fans with ringside offer by By Amy White 21-Apr-06, 04:16
KFC held onto top spot, but viewers in Malaysia were wooed by a sporting offer from Astro.
Korean take-away by By Sharon Desker Shaw 21-Apr-06, 04:06
Whether it's farming or finance, staunchly- patriotic Koreans are often opposed to opening their market. Now the advertising sector is feeling...
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Exotic flavour makes McDonald's shrimp spot a winner by By Amy White 7-Apr-06, 07:23
The fastfood giant took TV viewers around the world to highlight the quality of its shrimp.
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Fast food beat a marathon in the jostle for Hong Kong TV's most memorable spot last month.
Cathay tackles a rubgy obsession by By James Murphy 24-Mar-06, 06:26
As title sponsor of Hong Kong's annual rugby Sevens, Cathay Pacific wanted an ad that fans would talk about. James Murphy went along for the ride
Bali fest to find Asia's best by By Atifa Hargrave-Silk 24-Mar-06, 06:11
What will win gold at the Spikes? Amazing work, say the judges.
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KFC captures viewers' attention with unexpected offering by Amy White 24-Feb-06, 02:32
KFC might be better known for its fried chicken, but its new fish dish got audiences hooked.
M-150 builds branding with salute to a royal anniversary by By Amy White 10-Feb-06, 02:36
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A hat-trick for Elife Mall was accompanied by a range of telcos and fastfood brands in the chart.
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From 3G to digital TV, technology is reshaping marketing and communications in Asia. Mike Savage investigates the latest tools to keep marketers...
Star power takes locally-produced Pepsi TVC to top spot by Media 13-Jan-06, 07:31
A mixture of brands across different categories made the chart, but Pepsi topped the lot. Amy White reports
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With year-round sunshine, Malaysians responded to a spot promoting an icy-cold snack.
What does it take to head Asia? by By Mark Johnson 16-Dec-05, 01:51
Top roles are up for grabs in Asia after an unprecedented number of regional chiefs quit this year. But 'birds of passage' need not bother applying.
McDonald's jumps two places to take top spot in HK chart by By Amy White 2-Dec-05, 07:39
As the fast food giant took first spot, a three-way tie took place for fifth position in the chart.
Taiwanese viewers rate inhouse TVC by Elife Mall the tops by By Amy White 18-Nov-05, 04:22
A chain store's TVC proved most memorable, while KFC and McDonald's fought the fastfood war.
Local favourite beats Golden Arches to top spot in HK chart by BBy Amy White 4-Nov-05, 04:09
As autumn sets in, viewers in Hong Kong warmed to a hotpot TV spot from Café de Coral.
banking on brand by By Mike Savage 4-Nov-05, 03:42
With reforms accelerating, China's finance sector is recognising the need to embrace brand-building.
Telcos snapping at heels of KFC's 'sharing moments' TVC by By Amy White 21-Oct-05, 10:03
A message of togetherness continues to touch viewers' hearts across Malaysia for KFC.
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The fickle youth segment is usually one step ahead of marketers. Hot trends turn cold by the time advertisers latch on to them. What's the...
Unif juice brand beats automotive advertisers to top spot by By Amy White 7-Oct-05, 07:15
Automobile brands jostled for top spot in Thailand, but Unif managed to beat them all.
Quality catches up in Asia by By Jo Bowman 7-Oct-05, 07:08
A crop of talented new Asian directors is working hard to help the region turn its reputation in the global advertising community around.
Viewers respond to feel-good zeitgeist of 'KFC moment' by Amy White 23-Sep-05, 12:05
A sentimental commercial from KFC touched viewers' hearts, and will do so until next year
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Jaimie Seaton looks at how luxury brands turn a high net-worth individual into a life-long customer who's buying habits are known to store staff...
Fairies and flying elephants make an impression in HK by By Amy White 9-Sep-05, 03:44
Hongkongers fell under the spell of make-believe spun to mark the launch of a new Disneyland.
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Thai consumers vote for the buzz from Birdy Ice Coffee by By Amy White 26-Aug-05, 05:25
Ajinomoto's Birdy took top spot from Chang beer, and Colgate achieved a double act.
Supermarket rides high on 60th anniversary celebrations by By Amy White 12-Aug-05, 10:13
Hong Kongers have known and loved Wellcome for 60 years, taking its TVC to the top.
creative catch-up by By Jonathan Barlow 12-Aug-05, 09:54
Korea has a flourishing film industry, but is still struggling to find its creative voice for the small screen.
Nescafé pips Oishi Green Tea to post as drinks dominate by By Amy White 29-Jul-05, 05:35
Beverages rule the Thailand rankings, despite a strong show in mobile telcos and automotives.
Design leads way to brand success by By Jo Bowman 29-Jul-05, 05:29
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Despite strong showing by the telcos in Malaysia, the top spots went to fast-food giants.
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Leo Burnett has thrown the gauntlet down as the fight for Hong Kong viewers gets into gear.
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Energy drinks dominated Thailand's TV ads, tapping into both national pride and 'Thai-ness'.
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A health supplement which is an old-time favourite hits the spot with TV viewers in Taiwan.
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