You Don't Know Vietnam
Forget what you thought you knew about Vietnam. It's no longer that, as you're about to find out. Hit subscribe for conversations about trends, culture and business from one of the world's fastest growing markets: Vietnam. Hosted by Ian Paynton, co-founder of We Create Content, a content agency that builds audiences for global brands in Vietnam.
You Don't Know Vietnam
E56: Copywriting, killer audio ads and a drone show fail — the state of advertising in Vietnam
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What’s really going on in Vietnam’s advertising scene? In this episode of You Don’t Know Vietnam, we sit down with creative director Espin Hoan to unpack the fast, loud, and ever-changing world of Vietnamese advertising. We explore why copywriting rhythm matters in a tonal language like Vietnamese, why audio ads are having a golden moment, and what brands can learn from two very different campaigns — one that built genuine brand love, and another that left audiences feeling used (yes, we’re talking about that drone show). From Gen Z’s guerrilla-style brand activations to the need for more heart and less ego in creative work, Espin shares her take on where Vietnam’s advertising is winning, where it’s losing, and how it can raise the bar.
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