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Turning Shoppertainment Insights into Action with TikTok’s PACE Framework

In the previous article, we explored the new Age of Shoppertainment and how consumer shopping behaviour is rapidly evolving in the Asia Pacific region. Brands can no longer just rely on discounts and promotions to drive sales – they need to create engaging, entertaining content that educates consumers and helps them make more intuitive purchase […]

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10 Brand Experience Trends for Winning Gen Z in Banking & Finance 2026

10 Brand Experience Trends for Winning Gen Z in Banking & Finance 2026

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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After the Social Media “Craze,” is Matcha set to become a Sustainable Beverage Trend?

After the Social Media “Craze,” is Matcha set to become a Sustainable Beverage Trend?

Matcha has become a global beverage phenomenon in recent years, even leading to shortages in Japan (according to Thanh Nien Newspaper). In Vietnam, the matcha market size is forecasted by Mobility Foresights to grow from USD 340 million in 2025 to USD 500 or even USD 780 million by 2030. Furthermore, according to IPOS, consumers

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YouNet Vietnam E-commerce Intelligence: Consumer Insights and Strategies for Brands towards 2028

The emergence of TikTok, together with the rise of shoppertainment in 2023, has fundamentally reshaped consumers’ purchasing habits and spending power on E-commerce. YouNet ECI – a leading E-commerce growth consulting firm for brands in SEA, and YouNet Media’s data intelligence forecasts that in the best case scenario, the Vietnam E-commerce market will grow at a 35% CAGR, reaching approximately $49.9 billion by 2028.  However, the rapid growth does

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Knitwear & “Gifting”: User Insights and Strategies for Fashion Brands in Winter

As winter arrives, demand for warm fashion on social media surges and gives rise to distinct seasonal consumer behaviors. Buzzmetrics research shows that knitwear is not only an essential wardrobe item but has also evolved into an emotionally meaningful product—often chosen to express care for loved ones during the year-end period. This article analyzes social

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Winning Ramadan Is No Longer About More Media. It Is About Smarter Context

Ramadan is Indonesia’s most powerful commercial season and increasingly its most complex. Every year, millions of consumers flood digital platforms searching for recipes, gifting ideas, fashion inspiration, and last-mile deals. YouTube alone reaches 75% of Indonesian adults during Ramadan, driving over 153 billion views. Attention is at its peak. So is the intent.  According to

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Advertising Is Evolving: The New Full-Funnel Growth Model

A Vietnam & Southeast Asia Marketing Trends Perspective  Vietnam’s digital economy is expanding at one of the fastest rates in Southeast Asia. According to eMarketer and local industry trackers, the top five e-commerce platforms in Vietnam — Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, Tiki, Sendo — generated US $12.6 billion GMV in 2024, a ~37% YoY increase from 2023. Projections indicate that GMV will reach US $15.4 billion by 2025,

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The Missing Brand Metric: Why Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore User-generated Content

For decades, brand tracking has been ruled by methodical, structured surveys. But what if we told you that some of the most powerful brand signals don’t come from trackers, but from consumers?  We’re talking about user-generated content (UGC): memes, rants, reviews, TikTok videos (and more) that shape how people experience your brand in real life. If you’re not treating this social signal as a core brand

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Retail Media Is Evolving — and Your Customers Can Be Your Next Top Content Creators

Retail media is changing faster than ever. As retailers build their own ad networks and invest heavily in first-party data, one opportunity remains vastly underutilized — turning your loyalty members into a scalable army of content creators.  Your customers already create content every day: reviews, unboxings, product hauls, TikTok tutorials. The only missing link is a

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Looking Ahead 2026: Omnichannel, Retail, Performance Marketing & Beyond

Indonesia’s digital economy is expected to continue growing through 2026 in certain key areas. Know which areas to spot to capitalise on early gains. Commerce is spreading across marketplaces, social video, retailer-owned media, and good old offline retail, and consumers expect all of it to “know” them already. With e-commerce projected to cross US$100B by

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