Desmond Phua

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Analytics

Unveiling the Future: Measuring AI-Impact of Google AI Overviews and AI-Search with GA4

Google’s AI Overviews (AIO) and AI-Search are revolutionizing how users engage with search results, significantly impacting website traffic and brand visibility. Tracking their effects enables businesses to understand traffic changes, monitor performance, enhance AI-Search discoverability, and ensure accurate product and service information in AIO. For marketing professionals, analytics experts and C-level executives, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) offers a powerful framework

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June 27, 2025
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Marketing

Navigating the MarTech Revolution: AI, Composability, and Future-Ready Strategies

Excerpt : The MarTech landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by AI, composable architectures, and customer-centric strategies. This article explores key trends – first party data, hyper-personalization, and ethical practices – and offers marketing professionals actionable strategies to build agile, future ready MarTech stacks that drive engagement and growth.

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June 23, 2025
Futuristic holographic search interface with AI elements and diverse users optimizing CMS deployment for Google AI Search visibility
Marketing

Navigation the Future of Search: How CMS Deployment Can Maximize Visibility in Google’s AI Driven Features

Picture this: you’re a marketer or tech professional, sipping your morning coffee, when you hear about Google’s latest game-changer at Google I/O 2025. AI Mode is rolling out to all U.S. users, letting them ask follow-up questions in a conversational search experience. Meanwhile, AI Overviews, those handy summaries at the top of search results, are already reaching 1.5 billion monthly

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June 20, 2025
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Digital Marketing

Rewriting the Playbook: How T-Shaped Talent Unlocks Asia-Pacific MarTech Potential

Introduction: The New Rules of Marketing Picture the marketing world of ’90s: brainstorming taglines over coffee, pinning up prints and ad mockups, and hoping your billboard caught eyes. Fast-forward to today, and nowwhere is the transformation more electric than the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. We’re navigating the whirlwind of sprawling MarTech stacks, fragmented channels, and consumers who shift faster than a

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June 18, 2025
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Digital Marketing

How AI Is Transforming Advertising in Asia Pacific: Insights from Google I/O 2025

AI advertising Asia Pacific is revolutionizing the region’s marketing landscape, driven by the power of artificial intelligence. Spanning over 4.5 billion people across more than 40 countries, Asia Pacific is a vibrant mosaic of cultures, languages, and consumer behaviors. From the bustling tech hubs of Tokyo and Singapore to the emerging markets of Vietnam and Indonesia, this region presents a

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June 17, 2025
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Digital Marketing

Inside the Live Commerce Boom in APAC: Trends and Case Studies

Imagine tuning into a live stream where a charismatic host showcases the latest fashion trends, answers your questions in real-time, and offers exclusive discounts—all while you shop from the comfort of your couch. This isn’t a futuristic fantasy; it’s the reality of live commerce, and it’s taking the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region by storm. In 2022, China’s live commerce market alone

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June 14, 2025
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Digital Marketing

How AI-Powered Social Commerce Will Revolutionize APAC’s Digital Marketplace

Imagine a world where your customers discover, explore, and buy products without ever leaving their favorite social media app. That’s not a distant dream—it’s happening now, and it’s happening fastest in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. AI-powered social commerce is transforming how brands connect with consumers, blending cutting-edge technology with the social platforms billions use daily. For marketing professionals, CMOs, CEOs,

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June 9, 2025
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Digital Marketing

Revolutionizing APAC Social Commerce: How Seamless Payments and BNPL Skyrocket Conversions

Social commerce in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is booming, transforming how consumers shop and brands engage. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and regional super apps such as Grab and Gojek have turned browsing into buying, with seamless transactions at the heart of this revolution. For marketing professionals, CMOs, CEOs, CDOs, and CTOs, understanding the power of payment solutions like GrabPay, GoPay,

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June 6, 2025
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Analytics

Unleashing Real-Time Analytics: The Game-Changer for Agile Marketing

Why Real-Time Analytics Is Essential for Modern Marketing Marketing today moves lightning-fast. Consumers expect brands to predict their needs, deliver tailored experiences, and respond in the moment. For marketing professionals, CMOs, and CDOs, staying ahead requires agile, data-driven decisions powered by real-time analytics. This technology isn’t just a tool—it’s a mindset that revolutionizes ad spend optimization, content personalization, and ROI

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June 2, 2025
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Analytics

Unleashing Customer Insights: How Behavioral Analytics Transforms Organizations

In the digital era, data-driven decision-making is the cornerstone of organizational success. For CMOs, CDOs, and business leaders, behavioral analytics provides a powerful framework to track user interactions, optimize customer journeys, and make informed decisions based on facts rather than gut feelings. By combining quantitative data—like conversion rates and event tracking—with qualitative insights from tools like session replays and heatmaps,

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May 29, 2025