Are We Using AI Right?
Every company's strategy today is "use more AI," yet most brands are still building content strategy for humans. AI doesn't discover brands the same way we do.
I have over 16 years of experience driving social-first strategy across APAC, and I'm a specialist in connecting brands with culture through social platforms, cultural partnerships, and emerging trends. I've worked with global brands across the region, and was shortlisted as Campaign Asia's Channel Engagement Planner of the Year. Today, I'm a recognised voice in culture and social innovation.
Every company's strategy today is "use more AI," yet most brands are still building content strategy for humans. AI doesn't discover brands the same way we do.
By the final, the most-watched match of the whole tournament, brand conversations went quiet. Brands don't just need a launch. They need an ending.
↗There are about 34 sequels and prequels happening in 2025. Are we shying away from bold ideas in favor of safer, proven formulas like sequels, reboots, and nostalgia-driven stories?
↗The pop culture moments that shaped the year and are already influencing what comes next.
↗Hi, I'm Xinyi, or XYZ to the people who know me well. I'm a culture expert who lives for exploring what's next and building things around it. This space holds my honest takes: the thoughts, the point of view, and the occasional word vomit. Consider it a safe space for anyone who cares about culture as much as I do.
[Optional second paragraph: a specific example of a campaign, brand, or cultural moment you called correctly, and why it mattered.]
Won Silver Effies Mena for LUX's My First Like 2025
Shortlisted in New York Festivals for LUX's My First Like 2025
Shortlisted in Cairns Crocodile 2025 for Rexona Glow for it 2025
Shortlisted in SMMA Singapore for Vaseline x The White Lotus 2025
Won Bronze Campaign Asia's Content Team of the Year, South East Asia 2023
Shortlisted as Campaign Asia's Channel Engagement Planner of the Year 2023
Won The Drums, Most Commendable campaign 2023, Content Category
Won MOB-Ex GOLD in Best Use of In App Advertising Leveraging Gaming 2022
Won Smarties APAC Bronze - Cross Channel Integration. 2021
Won Silver for Best Capability Programme in Unilever's AAR (Asia, Africa Region) Media Excellence Awards 2020
Won WPP Mindshare Employee of the Quarter 2019 Winner
Won First Place Winner for Mindshare Day #ChangeTheBrief
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