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Modern content marketing strategies beyond SEO
The kingdom of content marketing has undergone a significant revolution, transitioning from traditional SEO-centric strategies to a broader, more inclusive approach. In the past, tools like Moz and Ahrefs were indispensable for identifying high-volume keywords around which content was crafted. This method was effective in enhancing search engine rankings and attracting organic traffic. However, content…
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Blind boxes are a Gen Z hit, but older shoppers are not buying the hype
Blind boxes have entered mainstream shopping behaviour in Malaysia and Singapore, but the audience split is hard to ignore. New research from GrowthOps Asia finds that 55% of Singaporeans and 59% of Malaysians have purchased a blind box before, showing that the mechanic has moved beyond niche collector culture. Blind Box Marketing Strategy: Don't Jump…
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung over TV box image use, raising new brand safety questions for marketers
Samsung is facing a US$15 million lawsuit from pop star Dua Lipa after allegedly using her image on television packaging without permission. While the legal dispute is centered on copyright, trademark infringement, and publicity rights, the fallout stretches far beyond entertainment law. For marketers and brand teams, this case is another reminder that celebrity likeness,…
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TikTok World 2026 introduces AI ad tools, creator search, and in-app travel booking for marketers
TikTok is expanding its advertising ecosystem again, this time with a major push into AI-powered campaign automation, creator discovery, vertical commerce experiences, and developer infrastructure. At its sixth annual TikTok World product summit, the platform unveiled a wave of new tools aimed at helping brands turn discovery into measurable business outcomes. The updates span nearly…
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adidas brings FIFA World Cup 2026 pet jerseys to with matching kits for owners and pets
adidas is extending football fandom beyond human supporters with the launch of its FIFA World Cup 2026™ Home Jerseys Pet Collection, bringing matching federation kits for pets and owners to selected global markets, including Singapore. The move reflects a growing intersection between sports culture, lifestyle branding, and the booming pet economy. For marketers, it is…
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How to use AI-assisted content marketing without losing your brand voice
AI is now part of everyday marketing operations. Content teams use it to outline blog posts, summarize webinars, brainstorm campaigns, repurpose social content, and speed up research. For marketers under pressure to publish more content with smaller teams, that efficiency matters. But speed introduces a new problem. As more brands rely on AI-assisted writing, content…
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The real marketing lesson behind the “Millennial vs Gen Z” trend
A growing social media trend is turning generational copywriting into brand entertainment. Companies are rewriting the same message for millennials and Gen Z, using the contrast to show how differently each audience processes brand communication online. For marketers, the joke lands because it exposes a real strategic tension. Millennials are often associated with fuller explanations,…
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Influencer marketing fraud in 2026: how to detect fake followers, bots, and engagement pods
Influencer marketing fraud is not a niche concern for cautious procurement teams. It is a mainstream operational risk. According to a cross-market study by the World Federation of Advertisers spanning 1,400 senior marketing professionals across 28 countries, 81% had encountered influencer fraud within the past 12 months. The same study found that affected campaigns reported…
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Vector raises US$10M Series A for contact-level AI advertising
Vector raised a US$10 million Series A led by SignalFire and HubSpot Ventures to scale its contact-level advertising platform for B2B marketers. The funding also coincides with the launch of Vector MCP, an interface designed to let marketers query campaign performance and buyer activity in natural language via LLMs. The announcement lands in a period…
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Fluent and Rebuy team up on post-purchase ads for Shopify merchants
Fluent and Rebuy Engine have partnered to launch Rebuy Ads powered by Fluent, a post-purchase advertising product aimed at Shopify merchants that monetizes the thank-you page experience. The partnership combines Fluent’s advertiser marketplace with Rebuy’s Shopify integrations and merchant footprint, positioning post-transaction pages as a commerce media placement where merchants can earn incremental revenue. Table…