Localised Rebellion – How Brands Win in Asia | Singapore

Singapore

Join us for an afternoon exploring how global brands can adapt to local cultures and connect more effectively with audiences across Asia

4:30pm to 6:30pm SGT // 10 September 2026

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At The Marketing Society, we bring like-minded marketers together to lean into the conversations shaping the future of our industry. Through our Connections & Conversations series, we explore timely topics, challenge perspectives, share practical insight and create space for meaningful discussion and connection.
 
For our next experience, we're delighted to partner with Marks for an afternoon exploring one of the biggest challenges facing global brands today:
How can brands balance global consistency with the cultural fluency required to drive growth?
 
In an era where cultural relevance drives brand growth, global consistency alone is no longer enough.
Across Asia, brands are being challenged to move beyond one-size-fits-all thinking and create work that reflects local habits, values, humour, and identity.
Together, we'll explore how brands can navigate the tension between global brand systems and local cultural resonance and why the brands getting this right are building deeper trust, stronger relevance, and greater competitive advantage.

The philosophy behind Localised Rebellion is simple: Brands that win in Asia stop exporting "sameness" and start building with culture.
 
Through keynote perspectives, thought-provoking discussion, and plenty of opportunity to connect with fellow marketers, we'll explore what the new playbook for brand building in Asia looks like.


As always, we'll leave plenty of time before and after the content for connections and conversations, giving you the opportunity to connect with fellow like-minded marketers.

Venue

The Masons Table
23A Coleman Street
Masonic Hall Building
Singapore 179806

Date

10 September 2026

Time

4:00pm - 6:30pm SGT

Dress Code

Smart Casual

In Partnership With

Marks

Tickets & Prices

Members

This event is complimentary as part of your membership, book now to reserve your place. You may secure your place by logging into your membership portal OR through the Community Platform.

Non Members

Our events are designed for our members as an opportunity to learn, be inspired and meet and connect with like-minded individuals across the marketing landscape. This event is best suited for brand-side leaders looking for fresh thinking on how to build more culturally relevant brands and reach audiences in new ways. If you are interested in joining us for this event and experiencing the value our membership can offer, please request to join by clicking REGISTER NOW or email [email protected] with your interest, confirming your name, company and job title. Please note that this option is only available to non-members who have not attended an event in the last 12 months and are senior brand-side marketers in non-sales roles.

What To Expect

Understand why global brand models often fall short in Asia
Learn how to localise without weakening brand consistency
Identify the cultural nuances that shape audience response
Turn local insight into stronger relevance and trust
Balance global frameworks with market-specific creativity
Build a more culturally fluent brand playbook

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