Johnny and Associates considers changing name as criticism mounts Free Report 2023

Johnny and Associates considers changing name as criticism mounts Facing backlash, the agency ponders rebranding amid pressure By Yuri Nakamura — Tokyo, September 20, 2023 Under fire, Johnny’s mulls departure from its own legacy name Lead: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How Tokyo — Johnny & Associates, the powerful Japanese talent agency long known…

What is in a name A lot of baggage and trauma unfortunately Free Report 2023

What is in a name A lot of baggage and trauma unfortunately The weight behind “Johnny’s” as survivors and critics push to reexamine a storied brand By Naomi Sato — Tokyo, September 9, 2023 Voices rising as a legendary agency’s name becomes a flashpoint for reckoning Lead: When a Name Becomes a Wound Rather Than…

Asahi to end use of Johnnys personalities in ads Free Report 2023

Asahi to end use of Johnnys personalities in ads Beverage giant distances itself amid scandal tied to talent agency By Hana Mori — Tokyo, September 12, 2023 Asahi cuts ties with Johnny’s-affiliated stars in new ad strategy Lead: A Corporate Pivot Over Reputation and Ethics Tokyo — Asahi Group Holdings has announced it will cease…