The SMARTIES CHINA 2024 Final Jury Event concluded at Sangha Retreat, Suzhou. 40 marketers from various industries spent two days evaluating and discussing 178 shortlisted cases, selecting gold, silver, and bronze awards in each category, as well as industry awards. As a media partner, Marteker interviewed Elvis Zhou, MMA China Co-chair and Fullsense Founding Partner, […]
The APAC region celebrates some of the most culturally rich festivals. Diwali, Lunar New Year, Hanami, and Songkran are just a few of the many celebrations that each carry unique traditions, beliefs, and customs. With such diversity, campaigns that overlook distinct cultural elements will likely fail to engage the target audience and may even risk
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On August 29, 2024, at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, MMA Global, in collaboration with Chicilon Media, organized the first-ever event in Vietnam about elevator digital media with the theme “Leading New Era of Advertising: Building Elevator Digital Media Forum.” This event not only marked a significant milestone in raising awareness
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The MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index is the first and only global modern marketing index that identifies, ranks and awards top agencies, advertisers, brands and solution providers driving significant business impact. Attracting thousands of submissions annually from around the globe, the Business Impact Index recognizes the best-of-the-best. Our proprietary methodology developed in collaboration with WARC,
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In 2023, $134.8 billion was spent on retail media globally. This figure is estimated to reach $153.3 billion globally in 2024, a 13.7% year-on-year growth. But why are marketers investing heavily in retail media? Because retail media allows advertisers to show their products directly to the consumer. However, it’s not as simple. Consumer attention is
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The MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index is the first and only global modern marketing index that identifies, ranks and awards top agencies, advertisers, brands and solution providers driving significant business impact. Attracting thousands of submissions annually from around the globe, the Business Impact Index recognizes the best-of-the-best. Our proprietary methodology developed in collaboration with WARC,
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UNILEVER AND OREO TAKES TOP HONORS MMA Global, the industry body dedicated to driving modern marketing and shaping the future of marketing, revealed the rankings for the annual MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index for Global markets. Rankings are now available, naming the marketing industry’s top agencies, marketers, brands and solution providers that deliver the highest
The E-commerce Landscape in Southeast Asia The e-commerce landscape in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, has been undergoing significant transformation, and the rise of influencer marketing is pivotal in shaping the region’s digital economy. With the market growing from 105 billion USD in 2022 to an expected 235 billion USD by 2028, understanding how influencers
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In the digital age enabled by AI, the boundaries between marketing and media are increasingly blurred. AI-driven marketing strategies are transforming the role of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), evolving them from overseeing traditional marketing functions to becoming strategic media owners. This shift signifies a trend where every marketing function is evolving into a media
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Music, especially classic rock has been a huge influence. And I end up looking for similarities between music to the happenings of the media ecosystem. Here I go again (Hello, Whitesnake). Before the 2018 movie, Queen was perhaps best known for the pub anthem – I want to break free. Legions of listeners, young and
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