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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Rethinking Retail Media: From Inventory to Intelligence Retail Media Networks (RMNs) have rapidly become a cornerstone of digital advertising, offering brands direct access to shoppers at the point of purchase. However, many RMNs still rely on basic demographic or transactional data, limiting the precision of audience targeting. This gap presents a significant opportunity: leveraging artificial
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In today’s digital-first world, AI-powered personalization isn’t just expected—it’s essential. But true personalization goes far beyond inserting a name into an email or targeting an ad based on demographics. It’s about delivering the right experience, at the right time, in the right format—in a way that feels natural, not forced. In Part 2 of our
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The Indonesian market, characterized by its rapid evolution and diverse consumer landscape, demands that marketers across all industry verticals adopt agile and responsive strategies. In this dynamic environment, the ability to capture, analyze, and act upon real-time consumer insights is no longer an advantage but a fundamental necessity for sustained success. The traditional approach of
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Marketing’s Next Mandate: Ethical AI as a Competitive Advantage: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is powering a new era of marketing—enabling hyper-personalized experiences, campaign optimization, and predictive analytics at an unprecedented scale. But as its use proliferates, so do the questions: Is it fair? Is it transparent? Is it safe? For CMOs in the APAC region, the
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Marketing is constantly evolving, and AI is now at the center of this transformation. As we step into 2025, AI is no longer just another tool in the marketer’s arsenal. It’s a game-changer. However, instead of replacing human creativity, AI is best seen as an assistant, helping us work smarter, faster, and more effectively. How
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When Jeff Bezos famously introduced the concept of an empty chair in the boardroom to symbolize the customer, he revolutionized the way companies thought about customer-centricity. It was a powerful metaphor—a constant reminder that the customer’s voice must always be present in strategic decisions. But in today’s world, where digital footprints and behavioral data abound,
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An AI-powered world: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, its impact on sales and marketing is undeniable. Brands are now leveraging AI-driven strategies to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and drive higher revenue. In this session, industry leaders explored how AI is reshaping brand sales, highlighting practical applications and challenges in implementation. The
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the marketing landscape, offering tools that not only enhance efficiency but also revolutionize the way brands connect with consumers. As marketers, our challenge is to integrate AI into our strategies in ways that elevate personalization, foster creativity, and align with evolving consumer expectations. AI is not
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In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, chief marketing officers (CMOs) are at the crossroads. They not only need to deliver growth but also prove the tangible value of marketing to the broader C-suite. Rohit Dadwal, CEO-APAC at MMA Global believes that CMOs must lead the conversation about marketing’s impact on business outcomes. With new technologies
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