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 »
A high click-through rate, a steady ROAS, and a clean dashboard can make a campaign look like a success. But these numbers can also hide the truth. They tell you what happened now, not what is still to come. The Brand as Performance (BaP) research shows that when marketers only track short-term results, they can
The Metrics Are Lying and It Is Costing You Growth Read More »
By now, we’ve all heard the complaint: “My branding campaign didn’t move the needle.” But what if that’s not true — yet? New findings from MMA Global’s Brand as Performance (BaP) research and recent CPG case studies are challenging one of the most sacred assumptions in marketing: that we should measure impact right away. The
It Didn’t Work… Yet: The Case for Delayed Impact in Brand Advertising 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 »
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 »
In 2025, YouTube has evolved into more than just a media platform. It now plays a central role in how people shop. According to Silverpush’s State of Retail on YouTube Report 2025, users turn to YouTube not only to explore products but also to compare options, validate choices, and make informed decisions. Its blend of
YouTube is the New Storefront: How Retail Discovery is Evolving in 2025 Read More »
In the fast-paced world of digital advertising, many marketers are still caught in the trap of chasing scale through sheer media spend. The prevailing belief has been that if you buy enough impressions, some of them are bound to stick. But real returns aren’t about the quantity of ads you purchase; they’re about how
Smarter Delivery. Bigger Returns. Read More »
For the CEO, the marketing function is no longer just about brand awareness; it’s about tangible, measurable impact on the bottom line. Yet, delivering highly relevant marketing with a focus on personalization at scale has never been more challenging. We live in an era defined by signal loss, as traditional tracking methods become obsolete, heightened
Targeting Without Identity — A CEO’s Guide to Scalable Relevance Read More »
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
Outsmart, Not Outspend — The CMO’s New Advantage Read More »
