Advertising in Myanmar: Digging deep to even scratch the surface

This article investigates key trends for marketers in one of Asia's most exciting frontier markets, Myanmar, which is rapidly opening to the world and global brands.

Advertising in Myanmar: Digging deep to even scratch the surface

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1. A melting pot of tradition and modernity

Contradiction is inherent in so much of Myanmar today. The appeal of the country for marketers, with its population of 52 million and its hunger for progress, may be obvious. What's harder to see, concealed beneath layers of intricate social, economic, political and cultural code is the best...

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