The next frontier in advertising will have less to do with making content faster and more to do with making decisions earlier. For all the attention on generative AI, speed is only part of the story. The bigger shift is that brands can now assess likely creative effectiveness before a campaign goes live. That turns […]
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In the age of hyper-connectivity, local businesses are facing a strange paradox: it has never been easier to reach people globally, yet it has never been harder to reach the person standing 500 meters from your storefront. For years, the default strategy for retailers and SMEs has been to “boost a post” or “run a
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While Indonesia’s 2026 macroeconomic outlook is optimistic, a structural shift is transforming the Ramadan Holy Month. Data from the YMT & Modcart Shopper Survey reveals that while the “Ramadan Wallet” is expanding, the “Ramadan Filter” is tightening. We have moved from festive impulsivity to a season of Intentional Spending. For marketers, the “Ramadan story” has shifted from high-level branding to a high-stakes battle
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Here is a quick peek into the recently launched Modern Marketing Reckoner, the most definitive curation of the dynamic Indonesian marketing landscape. In keeping with its thought-leadership stance, the recently rebranded Marketing + Media Alliance Indonesia (or MMA Indonesia), unveiled the Modern Marketing Reckoner 2025 Industry Report. This report is a definitive peek into the evolving world of
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A Vietnam & Southeast Asia Marketing Trends Perspective Vietnam’s digital economy is expanding at one of the fastest rates in Southeast Asia. According to eMarketer and local industry trackers, the top five e-commerce platforms in Vietnam — Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, Tiki, Sendo — generated US $12.6 billion GMV in 2024, a ~37% YoY increase from 2023. Projections indicate that GMV will reach US $15.4 billion by 2025,
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Since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, AI has rapidly transformed how people search for information. Increasingly, users rely on AI chatbots and enhanced search features rather than traditional results pages. Google has accelerated this trend with its AI Overview capabilities. One key question now shapes the digital publishing landscape: “How does AI search impact SEO?”
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Growth in marketing has always hinged on a simple question: how wide should you cast the net, and how precise should you be when targeting? While reach fuels awareness and future buyers, targeting delivers efficiency and immediate returns. The reality is that long-term success doesn’t come from picking a side, it comes from finding the
Reach vs. Targeting: Is There a Sweet Spot for Real Growth? Read More »
In financial services, performance marketing often takes the spotlight. Banks spend heavily on acquisition campaigns, optimizing conversion funnels and chasing cost-per-account targets. Brand campaigns, by contrast, are too often dismissed as soft investments that build reputation but not revenue. New findings from the Brand as Performance (BaP) initiative flip that assumption on its head. The
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The Marketing Measurement & Analytics (MMA) Data Maturity Framework, created through strategic partnership with EY, offers marketers a comprehensive blueprint for transforming data obstacles into competitive advantages. This framework addresses critical areas including regulatory adherence, analytical capabilities, integration systems, strategic optimization, and business value generation. Framework Foundation and Strategic Value The enhanced Data Maturity Framework
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Marketing leaders today face an undeniable truth: your ability to harness data effectively determines whether you thrive or merely survive in this competitive landscape. Data excellence isn’t just another buzzword—it’s the cornerstone that separates industry leaders from those struggling to keep pace. MMA Global has joined forces with forward-thinking marketing and advertising professionals to launch
