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Singapore's Cata Raises $5.3M to Help F&B Escape Platform Fees
Singapore's Cata raised $5.3M to help Asian F&B operators escape platform commission fees and own customer data. Guzman y Gomez Singapore saw digital sales double.
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How Quill Generated 212M Impressions in Three Months for Abu Dhabi Games
Quill's integrated campaign for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi generated 212 million impressions in three months, reshaping how the nation views aging and competitive sport.
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APAC Crisis Communications: The Cost of Liability-First Messaging
Green SM's tone-deaf crisis response alienated the Indonesian public within hours. KAI's empathetic approach became the benchmark.
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DeepWisdom Launches Google Ads Agent for Resource-Constrained Founders
DeepWisdom launches AI-powered Google Ads Agent for small businesses and solo founders lacking marketing expertise. Atoms platform expands into paid media automation.
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Nine Sells Radio Assets, Signals Shift to Digital Audio
Nine completes sale of radio assets to Laundy Group for A$56 million, signaling strategic pivot to digital audio. Market reaction tells a story about where media investment dollars are heading.
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Why Agencies Are Losing 15-40% of Billable AI Work Hours
Manifest launches with $2M pre-seed to solve a structural problem in agency work: AI tools account for 4% of tracked time, while agencies lose 15-40% of billable hours. Here's why timing matters for APAC.
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Why Media Rights Alone Won't Win the Streaming Sports Wars
Sports broadcasters can't compete on rights alone. BeIN's investment in local F1 documentaries reveals how regional media stays competitive against Netflix and tech platforms.
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Why 86% of Journalist Pitches Get Rejected Before Being Read
TechDay publishes guide to PR submission compliance, revealing why 86% of pitches get rejected before editorial review. New rules on word count, images, and timing expose gaps in agency practices.
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73% of eCommerce Leaders Admit They're Unprepared for AI
73% of eCommerce leaders admit their organizations are unprepared for AI adoption despite doubling spending. The real barriers are ethics, legacy systems, and internal resistance—not budget.
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India's Live Music Market Hits 19% Growth—Brands Are Betting On Grassroots Talent
India's music market hits 19% growth. Havells shows how brands build owned IP and talent instead of just renting stages.
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APAC's Media Ownership Is Shifting—And It Matters for Your Media Buys
PEP's A$746.9M bid for oOh!media signals a broader wave of private equity reshaping APAC media infrastructure. Marketing leaders must adapt to consolidation's impact on vendor negotiations and media planning.
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Chinese Tech Giants Rush to Secure Huawei AI Chips After DeepSeek V4 Launch
ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba are locking up Huawei's Ascend 950 chips after DeepSeek optimized V4 for domestic hardware. Supply constraints intensify.