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Pacvue Launches MCP Server, Integrating Commerce Data Into AI Tools
Pacvue launches MCP server enabling teams to pull retail media reports directly into Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools without manual exports.
Leighton Cosseboom
Founder of Mission Media. A marketing entrepreneur and veteran operator in Southeast Asia, leading corporate comms at Dunkin' Indonesia and PR & IR at DailyCo. Ex-CMO at ACV Capital, founder of C2 Media, and former Tech in Asia senior editor.
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Why Podcast Measurement is the Missing Piece in Amazon's Push for TV Budgets
Amazon's Oprah deal signals video podcasts are competing for TV budgets, but a critical measurement gap is costing the industry $1 billion in ad spend.
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Marketers Commit US$16 Billion to AI Search—But Doubt the ROI
Marketing leaders commit $16B to AI search in 2026, but 60% doubt the ROI. Budget outpaces organizational readiness and measurement infrastructure.
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Why Traditional SEO Metrics No Longer Predict Business Outcomes
Traditional SEO metrics no longer drive sales as AI summaries replace rankings. Skyword's Category Authority Index measures real influence over AI answers.
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Enero Stock Bounces 1.3% After Losing Two Major Clients
Australian creative agency parent Enero gained 1.3% after losing two major clients. Why losing revenue can signal profit growth to investors.
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Saudi Arabia's $4.68B Digital Ad Spend Delivers Minimal Marketing ROI
Saudi Arabia's $4.68B ad spend delivers minimal ROI. Marketing teams measure dashboards, not business results—and the 2030 Expo countdown is ticking.
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Asia's Agencies Are Pitching More Than Ever. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.
China's pitch market grew 10% in 2025 even as marketing budgets contracted. Why agencies running more pitches when spending less reveals the true value of the selection process.
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Australia Pauses Startup CGT Overhaul After Tech Sector Pressure
Australia's government pauses CGT overhaul after startup sector pressure. Tax reform now includes consultation on special incentives for early-stage businesses.
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Saudi Arabia Marketing: Localization Strategy Guide
Global brands in Saudi Arabia shift from campaign blitzes to consistent engagement. Agencies must embrace local culture, not checkbox localization.
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OTT Viewing Up 27% Ahead of 2026 World Cup: Singapore Advertisers Face Planning Crisis
OTT viewing in Singapore is up 27% as audiences shift across screens and dayparts ahead of the 2026 World Cup, forcing advertisers to rethink planning.
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PublisHer and Motivate Media Launch Structured Internship for Women in UAE Publishing
PublisHer and Motivate Media launch structured internship rotating women through editorial, marketing, sales, and digital teams in UAE. Closes June 30, 2026.
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From Production to Strategy: How Agentic AI Shifts IC Team Work
Workshop's agentic AI agent Cici automates IC email production, freeing teams to focus on strategy. How agentic AI differs from assistive tools and why it matters for APAC communicators.