If you’re buying time, you might be buying the wrong thing. In Blog 1, we saw how fast attention and cognition happen. In Blog 2, we broke down the creative levers to win that moment. Now, let’s tackle the media and measurement implications. Viewability vs. Opportunity to See Buying longer exposure time often feels like […]
Beyond Viewability — Measuring and Planning for the First Second Read More »
Your ad doesn’t get a second chance to make a first second impression. If Blog 1 revealed that the first 0.5 seconds are make-or-break, this one will arm you with the creative principles to win them. The Four Powers of First-Second Creative According to the MMA’s First Second Strategy framework, your creative must deliver four
Designing for Speed — The Creative Playbook for the First Second Read More »
By the time your audience blinks, they’ve already decided if your ad is worth noticing. In an era where ads flood every scroll, swipe, and tap, the challenge isn’t just being seen — it’s being seen fast enough for the brain to register and respond. For years, marketers have debated whether :30s, :15s, or even
The Blink that Decides Your Ad — Why the First 0.5 Seconds Matter Most Read More »
You’ve invested heavily in AI-driven marketing. You’ve meticulously crafted lookalike audiences, trained sophisticated machine learning models on past converters, and even experimented with real-time personalization. Yet, the results are a frustrating mixed bag: some campaigns soar, while others inexplicably fall flat. This is the perplexing paradox of AI-driven targeting. While undeniably powerful, its performance can
Why Your AI Targeting Model Is Still Losing to a Simple Probability Rule Read More »
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a robust marketing technology (martech) stack automatically guarantees success. You’ve invested in a Customer Data Platform (CDP), built out sophisticated analytics dashboards, and diligently channel first-party data into clean rooms. The technical infrastructure is undeniably there. So, why does campaign performance still fall short of
Your Data Isn’t Broken. Your Segmentation Is. Read More »
Marketers often find themselves on the defensive, constantly justifying budgets, especially when campaigns fall short. The knee-jerk reaction is almost always to push for more: more budget, more reach, more frequency. But what if the underlying issue isn’t that you’re spending too little, but rather that you’re spending in all the wrong places? This is
What if You’re Not Underinvesting – Just Investing in the Wrong Audience? Read More »
At the start of 2025, marketing leaders across APAC entered the year with curiosity. By mid-year, curiosity has given way to clarity, and in many cases, urgency. This isn’t just another tech cycle. It’s a systems-level reset. AI is no longer a sandbox. Retail media isn’t just a line item. And attention, once considered a
Mid-Year Review: How AI and Retail Media Are Reshaping Marketing in APAC Read More »
Engaging users with a comprehensive omni-channel strategy is no longer a luxury, but absolutely essential. It’s absolutely essential to engage with the users at the right time, at the right place, with the right content and intelligence. Without being either fast or relevant, the user quickly loses interest and might choose a more prepared
AI at the Core of Omni-Channel Read More »
Think about the recent cultural highs that ignite excitement, from unboxing festive gifts, to shopping splurges, to electrifying conversations with fans surrounding the sporting events. Where was the buzz? Not just on TV. The real-time excitement—memes, reactions, influencer banter, video tutorials, product plugs, live commentary—is all happening on a variety of social media platforms. This
Why Multi-Screen Behaviour, Social Optimization Are Keys in South East Asia? Read More »
As marketing leaders, we often focus on new technologies, campaigns, and data strategies to drive growth. Yet, there is a hidden barrier within many marketing organizations that quietly erodes performance, drains talent, and delays results: organizational friction. Addressing this friction systematically is not just an operational concern; it is one of the most powerful levers
Reducing Organizational Friction: The Hidden Lever for Marketing Growth Read More »
