SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CREATIP, a leading independent digital marketing agency in Korea, announced that it has won Gold in the Independent Agency of the Year category and Silver in the Performance Marketing Agency of the Year category at the 2025 Agency of the Year (AOY) Awards, hosted by Campaign.
The AOY Awards evaluate agencies not only on campaign results but also on business growth, strategic excellence, creativity, culture, innovation, regional expansion, and leadership. Among all categories, the Independent Agency of the Year – Gold is regarded as one of the most competitive and rigorous distinctions in the Asia-Pacific marketing industry.
CREATIP was recognized for its strong independent operational capabilities, financial stability, integrated marketing expertise, and digital-first creative approach. In the Performance Marketing category, the agency earned high marks for its data-driven media execution, ROI-focused strategies, AI-powered optimization, and consistently strong results for brands entering or expanding in Korea, Japan, and the broader Asia market.
Since 2020, CREATIP has been recognized annually by the AOY Awards, previously earning distinctions in Influencer Marketing and Social Media Marketing. In 2025, the agency further strengthened its position as a top Korea performance marketing agency, especially after being officially appointed as a NAVER certified agency. With this designation, CREATIP expanded its expertise in NAVER marketing and NAVER ads management, enhancing its data- and AI-driven optimization model to deliver stronger results for brands entering the Korean market.
Following the launch of its Japan office in 2023, CREATIP has continued to expand its footprint across Asia. The agency has confirmed plans to open a new office in Taipei, China in January 2026, offering improved accessibility to key Asian markets and strengthening collaboration with regional partners. With hubs in Korea, Japan, and Taipei, China, CREATIP is building a three-market APAC network to deliver localized creative, influencer strategies, social media content, and performance marketing solutions tailored to each region.
"Our Gold recognition as Independent Agency of the Year confirms that CREATIP has become a truly global marketing agency with strong influence across the Asian market," said Deukil (Daniel) Kong, Founder & CEO of CREATIP.
"With our expansion from Japan to Taipei, China, we aim to become the most effective and reliable partner for global brands entering the Korean, Japanese, and broader APAC markets."
Today, CREATIP continues to support global brands looking for Korean market entry, Japan expansion, or APAC-wide digital marketing, offering integrated solutions across influencer marketing, social content, brand strategy, and performance-driven growth.
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CREATIP Wins Gold for Independent Agency of the Year at Campaign 2025 -- Leading Digital Marketing Agency in Korea Strengthening Korea & Japan Performance Marketing Across APAC
SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orka, a pioneer in hearing health technology, officially launched the Orka O1 Pro at the 2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE). The Orka O1 Pro is the world's first Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aid to feature Powered by Bose QuietControl Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology.
The launch took place at the Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone during AWE 2026's inaugural international showcase. As a new gateway designed to support global exchange and cross-border collaboration, the Eastern Hub provided a fitting stage for Orka's global debut. Orka was the only hearing health company featured alongside leading technology brands including Sony, LG, and Lenovo, a placement that reflects the international ambition of the Orka × Bose partnership and Orka's broader mission to bring hearing health into the mainstream of global consumer technology innovation.
Bringing Premium Audio Innovations to Hearing Health
As recently noted by Hearing Tracker, while Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is familiar to millions of consumers from premium headphones, the Orka O1 Pro answers the highly anticipated question of its future in hearing aids.
The device achieves this through the seamless integration of two powerhouse features, heavily supported by Bose's decade of research. First, Bose QuietControl ANC technology acts as the foundation, effectively neutralizing steady-state environmental noises before they reach the ear. Working in perfect tandem, Bose SpeechClarity Voice technology precisely isolates and enhances human speech, ensuring that once the background noise is silenced, essential conversations remain crystal clear.
This collaboration brings powerful, premium audio experiences to users without the battery and processing tradeoffs typically associated with such features, helping make the O1 Pro a true all-day wearable device.
A Milestone in Hearing Health
"For years, we've been focused on the real-world challenges of hearing loss, especially how background noise can make conversations more difficult," said Nicholas Smith, President of the Audio Technology Business and Chief Strategy Officer at Bose. "We saw the potential for our noise cancellation technology to improve this experience, and we knew we needed a partner capable of bringing this kind of breakthrough to the hearing industry. That's why we partnered with Orka."
Smith further emphasized the impact: "Orka integrated our core technology into a complete hearing aid experience engineered for reliable performance in real-world environments. The result is clearer conversations and less effort required to hear — so people can stay in the conversation and stay connected."
Restoring Control and Energy
The Orka O1 Pro hardware is designed for maximum comfort and durability. Weighing just 3.5g per earpiece, it features Bluetooth 5.3 dual-mode connectivity, IP68 durability, and provides over 35 hours of continuous battery life.
In Icelandic, "Orka" translates to "energy." The core philosophy behind the Orka O1 Pro is to significantly reduce the cognitive load and energy drain required to focus in noisy environments. By lowering the effort required to hear, the device returns a sense of control and confidence to the user.
About Orka
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018, Orka is a premium audiology technology company developing AI-driven products for the future of hearing and wearable listening. Backed by top-tier investors including Tencent, HongShan (formerly Sequoia Capital China), Primavera Capital, and Atypical Ventures, Orka integrates advanced acoustic hardware with proprietary on-device AI to create beautifully designed, all-day wearables. Recognized globally by the CES Innovation and Red Dot Design Awards, the company's mission is rooted in its Icelandic name, meaning "energy": to significantly reduce the cognitive load required to hear in noise, returning a sense of control and confidence to every user.
For more information about Orka and the O1 Pro, please email contact@hiorka.com.
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Orka O1 Pro Makes Global Debut at AWE 2026: The World's First Hearing Aid with Powered by Bose QuietControl ANC Technology
Orka O1 Pro Makes Global Debut at AWE 2026: The World's First Hearing Aid with Powered by Bose QuietControl ANC Technology
Orka O1 Pro Makes Global Debut at AWE 2026: The World's First Hearing Aid with Powered by Bose QuietControl ANC Technology
