The next frontier in advertising will have less to do with making content faster and more to do with making decisions earlier. For all the attention on generative AI, speed is only part of the story. The bigger shift is that brands can now assess likely creative effectiveness before a campaign goes live. That turns […]
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In the age of hyper-connectivity, local businesses are facing a strange paradox: it has never been easier to reach people globally, yet it has never been harder to reach the person standing 500 meters from your storefront. For years, the default strategy for retailers and SMEs has been to “boost a post” or “run a
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Marketing has fundamentally changed. Data is no longer something brands analyse after a campaign ends. It now sits at the centre of how customer conversations are planned, executed, and optimised in real time. Similarly, AI has moved beyond being an “emerging” capability — it is fast becoming a core operating layer for modern marketing organisations.
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In 2026, the Vietnamese automotive market is more competitive than ever with the mass entry of new players, while the customer journey has undergone a radical transformation. This article analyzes three pivotal Brand Experience (BX) trends that automotive brands must master to win the 2026 racenot through larger budgets, but by delivering experiences that hit the right person,
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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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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Plan a full-funnel strategy and do it early Brands across the world, even the smallest ones, are starting to treat Ramadan as a core annual pillar rather than a temporary add-on. They plan early and span the entire journey from pre-Ramadan awareness to a strong conversion push before Eid al-Fitr. Go local to the extreme,
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Having traversed many goal posts in its relatively short life, MMA has been successful in building relevance, resilience, and readiness in the local Indonesian market. It has done so while keeping pace with the global marketing transformation and also actively helping define it. The industry body has established itself as the most definitive mouthpiece for the marketing fraternity in the bustling Indonesian consumer landscape, under the leadership of its dynamic country head, Shanti Tolani. In this interview with
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Tết 2026 remains a critical peak season for the FMCG industry, but the context has changed. As consumers become more cautious, prioritizing reassurance, value, and relevance over deep discounts, traditional Tết campaigns are gradually losing effectiveness. This shift raises a new question for FMCG brands: what should be done, and how, to sustain growth during a more cautious and value-driven Tết season?
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