Celebrity (Non-sport)/Social Influencer

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Report: Sponsored Posts By Instagram Influencers Grew By 189% In Asia

May 4, 2019

By 2020, the Instagram influencer industry is projected to be worth between US$5b to US$10b globally.
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KFC Malaysia’s Recent Campaign Follows GoJek’s Humorous Rulebook

March 20, 2019

Quick-service restaurant KFC has launched a cheeky new campaign in Malaysia starring a fictional Instagram personality who photobombs popular local KOLs.
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Challenger OTT iflix Invests US$5m Into Short Form Content

December 10, 2018

Challenger OTT’s platform iflix is pumping US$5 million to launch a Creators Hub with Next 10 Ventures, a venture group focused on the creator economy.

South Korean Govt Crackdown On Misleading Instagram Ads

September 11, 2018

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping up efforts to investigate illegal advertisements by Korean influencers on Instagram—the second most popular social platform in the nation— to…

Luxury Brands Bitten By China’s Live-Streaming Bug

April 4, 2018

Major luxury brands are hopping onto China’s live-streaming trend as Fashion Week in European cities offers new opportunities to engage Chinese consumers.

L2 Study Reveals Why Luxury Brands Need KOLs For We Chat Campaigns

March 2, 2018

WeChat has been touted as a must-have tool for luxury brands looking to reach consumers in China. Yet new research suggests that many brands aren’t getting the engagement…
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Edgy Run It Campaign from Nike Korea Sets New Bar

February 1, 2018

Wieden+Kennedy's latest Nike "Run It" campaign for the South Korean market has set a new bar for branded content from an apparel brand as it targets the nation’s…

Will Lotte's Sponsorship Investment Rise In India?

January 12, 2018

The confectionery arm of South Korean conglomerate Lotte has big ambitions in India and hopes the nation would contribute to 5% of its US$5b global revenues by 2020.

India's Leading Deodorant Brand Bets On Romance Author Collab

December 12, 2017

India’s leading deodorant brand ITC Engage has partnered with popular romance author Durjoy Dutta on a branded content campaign aptly called ‘Pocketful O’ Stories’.

PepsiCo Looks For Better Value With KOLs In India’s Sponsorship Market

October 26, 2017

PepsiCo India recently parted ways with Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and will look towards KOLs for brand endorsements instead of opting for 'traditional' celebrities.