From campaigns to systems: Why marketing in 2026 is no longer a department, but an operating model

For a long time, marketing was treated as a function. A department. A cost centre that produced campaigns, managed channels, and supported sales. That mental model has survived social media, influencer marketing, and even data-driven performance advertising. But it will Read More …

Vietnam at a crossroads: Why market diversification and ESG are becoming strategic imperatives for 2026 and beyond

Over the past decade, Vietnam has risen as one of Asia’s most dynamic exporting economies. But with growth comes vulnerability, and right now, we’re feeling that vulnerability more than ever. When I look at the data and compare it with Read More …

Impact relations: Why communicators must move beyond storytelling to meaningful influence in 2026

I’ve spent almost two decades working at the intersection of public relations, communication strategy, and crisis advisory across Vietnam and Asia. And if there’s one truth I’ve learned, it’s this: our industry has always been about impact, not impressions. But Read More …

The battle for attention: What video, audio, gaming & digital trust trends reveal about the 2026 consumer mindset

The more digital data I read, the more convinced I become that the real currency of 2026 isn’t impressions, clicks, or reach. It’s attention with intention. People are not consuming more content because they love brands; they’re consuming more because Read More …

When crisis hits: Rethinking modern media relations through the lens of 2026 crisis behavior

Every time I teach a crisis communication class or counsel a brand facing unexpected turbulence, I’m reminded of one truth: a crisis doesn’t damage you – your response does. And in 2026, when news cycles move faster than emotion, and Read More …

Truth in the age of AI: What 2026 means for PR in Vietnam and Asia

When I first read Worldcom’s 2026 Future of Communications report, my first reaction was: this is not a “future trend” deck anymore – this is our daily reality, just accelerated. As someone who has moved between academia and agency work Read More …

Seeing the unseen: Why real-time brand health matters more than ever in APAC

There is a shift happening quietly across the Asia–Pacific communications landscape, one that every marketer, PR professional, and corporate leader should pay attention to. Today, brand health is no longer something you measure quarterly, write in a PowerPoint, and discuss Read More …

The new social reality: How social behaviors, private engagement & AI search are reshaping brand communication in 2026

I’ve always believed that digital behavior tells us more about society than any political speech or marketing trend report. When people change how they search, scroll, and share, they’re revealing what they value, what they fear, and what they trust. Read More …