Poor briefs: Why they happen and how to raise the bar | Hong Kong

Hong Kong

5:00pm to 7:00pm HKT // 24 November 2026

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Abstract folded paper with a sphere, bright green prism and circular disc on a cool grey background, representing creative ideas taking shape from a clear brief.

Creating impactful and effective work rarely starts with the idea. It starts much earlier, with the quality of the brief.
But the way marketers develop briefs is changing fast.
 
AI can now help us write briefs in seconds. It offers huge potential to make the process smarter and more effective. But it also raises a bigger question: if everyone has access the same tools, data and shortcuts, are we creating better thinking, or simply getting to average work faster?
 
This November, The Marketing Society welcomes BetterBriefs co-founders Pieter-Paul von Weiler and Matt Davies for a provocative conversation about what brilliant briefing looks like in the age of AI. Drawing on their research into the relationship between marketers, agencies and creative effectiveness, Pieter-Paul and Matt will explore where AI can genuinely strengthen the briefing process, where human judgement remains critical, and what marketers need to protect as technology becomes increasingly embedded in the way we work.
 
Expect evidence, practical perspectives and plenty of provocation as we challenge some of the assumptions shaping one of the most important relationships in marketing.

Because the tools may be changing, but the ambition remains the same: better thinking, better briefs and ultimately better work.

Venue

JLL Cafe,
7/F One Taikoo Place,
979 King’s Road,
Hong Kong

Date

24 November 2026

Time

5:00pm - 7:00pm HKT

Dress Code

Smart Casual

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The essential elements of a great brief
The role of strong briefs in effective creative work
Practical ways to reduce rounds of rework
The benefits and limitations of AI in creative work
The balance between AI support and human judgement
Changes marketers and agencies can make now

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