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  • Employee Advocacy for Fintech Companies: Building Trust Through Authentic Voices

    Social media has reshaped how financial brands connect with customers, yet many fintech companies overlook their most powerful marketing asset: their employees. Research shows employee-shared content generates 8 times more engagement than content shared through brand channels. When employees advocate for their company on social media, they create genuine connections that build trust – particularly…

  • Golf creators are cashing in

    Once viewed as a slow-paced hobby for retirees and executives, golf has gone through a full-blown identity shift. With younger, more diverse audiences driving a surge in popularity, the sport is no longer just a weekend pastime. It has become fertile ground for creators and marketers alike. According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), golf…

  • Event Marketing Storytelling: Creating Memorable Experiences That Move People

    Event marketing without storytelling is like serving a meal without flavor – technically filling but forgettable. Stories shape how attendees connect with your brand, remember your message, and take action after the event ends. Research shows that stories make information 22 times more memorable than facts alone. Through strategic narrative design across pre-event promotion, live…

  • Google supercharges AI Search with image uploads, Canvas, and live video input

    Google is cranking up its AI-powered search experience with a major back-to-school update. Targeting students and educators, the company has added new input methods and desktop features to AI Mode, a chat-based tab within Google Search designed for complex queries. This article explores Google’s latest AI Mode updates, including image and PDF uploads, Canvas for…

  • M&M’S taps K-pop group ILLIT for regional Asia campaign

    Chocolate meets chart-topping K-pop in M&M’S latest marketing move. The Mars Wrigley-owned brand has signed rising girl group ILLIT as regional ambassadors across Asia, marking its first-ever collaboration with a K-pop act. This partnership is the cornerstone of M&M’S refreshed “It’s more fun together” tagline, aiming to capture the hearts and TikTok feeds of Gen…

  • How Southeast Asia’s startup storytelling evolved beyond funding rounds

    For more than a decade, e27 has been a household name in Southeast Asia’s tech startup scene, serving as a go-to source for news, insights, and community connections. While many media outlets cover the region, e27 stands out for its strong focus on amplifying voices through its Contributor Programme. This platform allows founders, investors, and…

  • The ultimate list of TikTok trends for Gen Z marketing (updated: June 2025)

    TikTok is no longer just a place for dance challenges and memes—it’s Gen Z’s cultural barometer, shopping guide, and search engine rolled into one. As of 2025, the platform boasts 1.59 billion monthly users, with nearly half (45%) falling in the Gen Z demographic (ages 10–25). That makes it a must-watch—and must-understand—platform for any brand…

  • Social is Gen Z’s new search engine

    Search engines may still dominate desktops, but for Gen Z, discovery starts somewhere else. New research from Sprout Social reveals that social media has overtaken traditional search engines as Gen Z’s top channel for finding information, including product reviews, local spots, and lifestyle content. This article explores the key findings from Sprout’s Q2 2025 Pulse…

  • Levi’s closes REIIMAGINE campaign with Beyoncé

    Levi’s and Beyoncé have dropped the curtain on their year-long REIIMAGINE campaign with “The Denim Cowboy,” a 90-second cinematic piece that stitches together fashion, culture, and empowerment. The finale does not just showcase denim. It reinforces Levi’s position as a cultural storyteller with Beyoncé at the helm. This is not a one-off celebrity collaboration. Across…

  • Mastercard launches AI-powered card design studio for banks

    If you work in financial marketing or brand management, Mastercard’s latest launch is one to watch. The company just unveiled its AI Card Design Studio, a tool that helps issuers design custom-branded payment cards using AI. This article explores how the platform works, why Mastercard is betting on AI for card branding, and what it…