For too long, the prevailing wisdom in marketing has been about achieving maximum reach. The bigger the audience, the better the results, or so the thinking went. Yet, in today’s intricate digital landscape, this “more is better” approach often translates to diminishing returns and colossal waste. The savviest CMOs are recognizing that the game has […]
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For decades, the mantra in advertising has been “maximize reach.” The more people you expose to your brand, the better, right? However, new research and a groundbreaking approach from MMA Global suggest that this long-held belief is fundamentally flawed when it comes to maximizing ad effectiveness. The Movable Middles Growth Framework (MMGF) champions a “Moneyballing”
The MMA’s Data Maturity Framework, developed in collaboration with EY, provides a strategic roadmap for marketers to overcome data challenges and optimize marketing efforts across compliance, analytics, connectivity, decision-making, and value creation. Understanding the Framework’s Purpose The Data Maturity Framework helps marketers: Navigate evolving data landscapes Benchmark progress in compliance, cookie-less advertising, and cross-platform engagement
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In contemporary marketing research, data maturity, defined as the capability of brands and marketers to effectively manage and utilize data, has become essential for achieving greater business impact. MMA Global, with the trailblazers across the marketing and advertising industry, has built Data Think Thank (DATT) to powering marketers with the best understanding of the evolving
In today’s complex digital landscape, major brands face a significant challenge: reaching their audience effectively while avoiding the risks of ads appearing near unsafe or inappropriate content (Hybrid). Brand safety is a critical factor in maintaining consumer trust and ensuring the effectiveness of digital campaigns: [1], [2] 35% of consumers hold brands accountable for ads
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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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The Retail Media Network (RMN) space is no longer dominated solely by giants. In 2025, a growing number of mid-tier retailers are proving that collaboration, not just scale, can be a powerful differentiator. Why Collaboration Is Emerging Now With brands increasingly seeking audience reach, targeting precision, and performance transparency, mid-tier retailers often struggle to compete
Rethinking Growth: Beyond Acquisition and Loyalty For years, marketing strategies have revolved around two familiar poles: acquire new customers or retain the most loyal. But in between lies a segment with untapped potential—the Movable Middle. These are the customers who are neither brand loyalists nor uninterested but those sitting in the 20–80% range of purchase
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At MMA Global APAC, our goal is to help marketers navigate today’s most pressing challenges with strategies grounded in data, not guesswork. In today’s fragmented media landscape, where marketing budgets are scrutinized and customer acquisition costs are rising, traditional reach-based advertising is no longer enough. Marketers are under increasing pressure to drive profitability, efficiency, and
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The open internet offers marketers endless possibilities to connect with consumers on a global scale. At the same time, it brings a new wave of challenges, especially around accuracy, transparency, and consumer trust. As digital landscapes evolve, people’s expectations are rising fast. They demand honesty, responsible data management, and meaningful engagement from the brands they
