Let’s be honest. Brand building often gets sidelined in budget discussions. For many CFOs, brand feels like a black box: creative but costly, and difficult to measure. It’s treated as an expense, not a driver of growth. But the data in a recent MMA study tells a different story. Brand isn’t just about awareness or […]
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Chasing instant results is a hard habit to break. Clicks, conversions, and short-term gains are tempting, but they tell only part of the story. That’s where brand equity steps in. It works quietly in the background, shaping preferences and influencing choices long after the ads have stopped running. The Campbell’s study helped make this clear.
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For years, marketers have been stuck in an endless debate. Brand or performance? Do we spend on short-term clicks, or invest in long-term brand love? It’s been treated like some sort of marketing Hunger Games, where one must win at the expense of the other. But here’s the thing. This isn’t a survival game. The
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The SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII) is the world’s first and only global modern marketing index that identifies, ranks, and celebrates the agencies, brands, advertisers, and solution providers making the biggest business impact. Built on a proprietary methodology co-developed with WARC, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, the BII evaluates thousands of submissions each year
The SMARTIES™ Business Impact Index (BII) serves as the industry’s most definitive benchmark of marketing impact, ranking the brands, agencies, advertisers, and solution providers that drive true business growth through modern marketing. Now in its latest edition, the 2024 SMARTIES™ BII continues to spotlight those who are not just participating in marketing transformation but leading
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In a market known for its creativity, agility, and digital-first consumers, marketing in the Philippines continues to evolve, blending local insight with global innovation to drive business growth. The SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII) 2024 – Philippines recognizes the agencies, brands, advertisers, and solution providers who stood out by delivering measurable impact through modern marketing.
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China’s marketing ecosystem continues to set the pace for innovation, from advanced mobile ecosystems to AI-powered personalization and platform-native creativity. But what truly sets the leaders apart is their ability to turn innovation into measurable business results. The SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII) 2024 – China recognizes the agencies, brands, advertisers, and solution providers that have
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Vietnam is fast becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic marketing landscapes — fueled by a young digital population, rapid mobile adoption, and a bold appetite for innovation. The SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII) 2024 Vietnam celebrates the brands, agencies, advertisers, and solution providers who have gone beyond experimentation to deliver marketing that drives real
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India’s marketing ecosystem is as vast as it is vibrant, shaped by cultural complexity, digital acceleration, and a relentless focus on outcomes. In a market where scale meets innovation, standing out means turning creativity into a consistent business impact. The SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII) 2024 – India recognizes the agencies, brands, advertisers, and solution
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In today’s complex marketing landscape, effectiveness is no longer defined by creativity alone; it’s measured by real, demonstrable business outcomes. The SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII) was created to recognize just that. Now in its latest edition, the 2024 Global Rankings bring together the most consistent performers from across the world — agencies, brands, advertisers,
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