Advertising

Father’s Day Ads That Melt Our Hearts

By The Malketeer On Sunday, 15 June, as millions around the world pause to honour the father figures who shaped their lives, brands are once again reminding us of the quiet strength, sacrifice, and silliness that define fatherhood. From laugh-out-loud moments to tear-jerking tributes, this week’s Absolute Best roundup in

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Malaysian Agencies Going Upstream Can Catapult in the Post-AI Age

By The Malketeer The marketing industry has always evolved at the speed of culture, but with generative AI now transforming everything from copywriting to campaign planning, Malaysian agencies are facing a watershed moment. The old model where headcounts scaled with billable hours is buckling under pressure. Yet within this disruption

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The Art of Pitching Minus the Bitching

By The Malketeer Let’s admit it. Just saying the word “pitch” gives most of us the urge to fake a migraine and call in sick. Whether you’re battling for a big-brand brief  or sweating through a startup proposal, the scenario’s all too familiar: stiff slides, recycled scripts, and glazed eyes around the

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Turn yourself into a toy to support UNICEF #childrightplay

The United Nations Children’s Fund is channelling a meme to promote the International Day of Play on June 11. Here’s how you can take part. You’re probably aware of the recent “starter pack” action figure trend, which saw people using AI – or occasionally analogue methods – to depict themselves

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Making Advertising Great Again

By D.Sriram I loved advertising and worked in agencies for 18 years of my life before getting involved in startups and then new media companies. However, it feels to me like its fundamentally changed, and not for the better. The trade press is full of awards scams, agency reorganisations and

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