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How Elon Musk built global brands with zero marketing

This article was originally published in Campaign Asia Laura Ng Hoffman Singapore We live in a world where the success of huge brands is pegged to high-functioning marketing campaigns, well-thought out slogans, and witty, heart-warming advertisements. Where companies pump millions of dollars into worldwide marketing schemes, Elon Musk has built global brands not through clever…

30 Years. It’s Official.

It’s safe to say that we’ve developed consistent agency policies, practices and procedures over the last 30 years. But more importantly, we’ve created a culture. And a pretty good one at that. Although our agency spans across nine global offices, some habits have become pretty standard in our employee population — whether you’re in our…

Industry Recognition Matters

This blog is cross-posted from Ishmael’s Corner. We learned earlier this month that The Holmes Report named us one of five finalists for Tech Agency of the Year in the U.S. While some pooh-pooh awards, I view the Holmes Report recognition as a big deal. Our staff works damn hard. They deliver outstanding work. Why…

The “social” disease: A contagious virtual condition

By Czarina Cabuyadao, Account Manager, The Hoffman Agency Singapore And no, it’s not what you think — it’s not that other social disease. I’m talking about how your hands and brains are wired to your mobile device or devices and how it is taking over your life. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with it — you…

Being the T Professional, and Why It Could be the Best Thing for Your Career

If it works for Charlie Munger, then it could work for anyone. By Deborah Giam, Account Manager, The Hoffman Agency Singapore When I was tasked to write a blog for our company, and as I sat trying to think about the profound things I could say, I realized I was drawing a blank. Was there…

The similarities between pixie dust and plastic bricks

By Adele Soh, Senior Account Executive, The Hoffman Agency Singapore If there are two brands that my colleagues constantly associate me with, it has to be Disney and LEGO. Growing up, these two brands were etched in my heart, with many memories linked to their characters (Disney) and merchandise (LEGO). After being in the PR…