The retail media landscape has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 25% in the next five years, reaching a substantial value of $100 billion. By 2026, it is expected that retail media spending will constitute over 25% of the total digital media expenditure[1]. […]
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By Rohit Dadwal | MMA Board Member and Managing Director APAC | MMA Global APAC The last decade has seen a remarkable transformation in the realm of voice search. Once fraught with technological challenges—uncertainty in results, lack of voice recognition, and lack of personalization—it is now an everyday convenience for consumers. With advancements in AI
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AI is transforming how marketers generate insights, make data-driven decisions, and reach their audiences. From hyper-personalization to AI-powered chatbots and predicting the next moves to content generation, AI has moved from simple automation to a more integrated approach enabling marketers to understand their consumers and deliver experiences in a way that has never been done
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Harnessing AI to Maximize Customer Exchange Value The tales of how AI is revolutionizing marketing are echoing in the industry, remodeling almost every component. While there are many instances of AI in marketing, one of the most prominent ones is to enhance customer experience. A recent study shows that 82% of consumers are likely to
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Marketers have commonly harnessed AI for enhancing customer experience and automating repetitive tasks. However, with the AI market projected to reach over 107.5 billion by 2028, the industry is unfolding exciting opportunities for marketers to stay a step ahead of their customers. Especially as recession looms on the horizon, businesses will be looking at slicing budgets,
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70% of Gen Z conduct transactions via smartphone, and trust is increasingly shaped by real experiences rather than brand reputation. Entering 2026, this generation has become a core user group for the Banking & Finance industry, characterized by digital-first, cautious behavior and high expectations for experience. In this context, designing a suitable Brand Experience has become a critical condition
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As we look ahead to 2026, the most important Martech capability brands must build is the ability to translate data and insights into intelligent consumer experiences. In the last few years, organisations have invested heavily in data platforms and tech stacks to achieve a “One Consumer” view that captures behavioural signals across channels. The next
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Ramadan 2026 is more than a moment—it’s a movement. With 91% of Malaysian consumers browsing shopping apps and 87% of Indonesians and Malaysians favouring contextually relevant ads during the holy month, the opportunity for brands to connect meaningfully has never been greater. But as digital engagement surges and competition intensifies, how can advertisers cut through the clutter while respecting
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The walled gardens offer scale and rich engagement, but for marketers, they also create a constant give-and-take between performance, protection and efficiency. Any missteps in these environments can result in missed audiences, wasted spend and potential risks to the brand. The question is no longer whether to invest in walled gardens, but how to maximize every dollar.
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As the second half of 2025 and early 2026 approach, trust has emerged as the new “currency” of the financial and banking industry. Competition among brands is no longer defined solely by service quality yet by which institutions can deliver more reliable brand experience. So what are the behavioral shifts and communications trends that banks should understand
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