Benchmark Studies

In today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, staying ahead requires collaboration and insights from industry leaders. That’s why ShopBack and the Modern Marketing Association (MMA) have joined forces to bring you this groundbreaking report.

Packed with data-driven strategies and real-world applications, this report explores cutting-edge trends and actionable tactics to help you navigate the future of marketing with confidence.

Welcome to the State of AI in Marketing in Germany report, an in-depth exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the marketing landscape in one of Europe’s leading economies. In partnership with Kantar, this report analyses current trends, challenges, and opportunities surrounding AI adoption in marketing across Germany.

The "State of AI in Marketing 2024" report from MMA Global APAC, in collaboration with Punctuate.Inc provides an in-depth analysis of how businesses across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are embracing and adapting AI in their marketing strategies. Drawing from extensive survey data, this report explores the current state of AI adoption, the challenges faced by companies, and the innovative applications driving success.

Welcome to the "State of AI in Marketing in Vietnam" report, a comprehensive look at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming marketing in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets. Produced by MMA Global and Decision Lab, this report explores current practices, challenges, and future opportunities in AI marketing adoption in Vietnam.

"Beyond the Awards" offers an exclusive glimpse into the stories behind the 2023 SMARTIES Awards winners. This booklet features detailed campaign objectives, strategies that worked, business impacts, and behind-the-scenes success stories. It also includes guidance for future participants, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand what it takes to win a SMARTIES Award. This comprehensive guide showcases the best practices and insights from award-winning campaigns.

Our eighth annual study highlights the latest trends in marketing measurement and attribution for 2024. Marketers have shown increased economic optimism in the first quarter, though this has not translated into higher media budgets. Instead, there is a stronger emphasis on achieving measurable outcomes, with fewer companies prioritizing reach.

In the previous article, we explored the new Age of Shoppertainment and how consumer shopping behaviour is rapidly evolving in the Asia Pacific region. Brands can no longer just rely on discounts and promotions to drive sales - they need to create engaging, entertaining content that educates consumers and helps them make more intuitive purchase decisions.

Explore how consumer expectations and preferences are evolving and how brands can be part of the future of consumer and commerce.

Shoppertainment Is Revolutionising Commerce in APAC - Are You Ready?

For years, we've witnessed that content and entertainment have increasingly driven purchase decisions. Although discounts and promotions continue to be one of the most prominent purchase triggers, and are widely deployed across many brands, relying solely on these tactics may not help a brand differentiate itself effectively from competitors.

In the dynamic realm of digital advertising, the Modern Marketing Association (MMA) embarked on a pioneering project with the aim to standardize engagement metrics—a keystone for evaluating campaign effectiveness and ensuring equitable evaluation of awards entries. This comprehensive guide captures the journey of the Engagement Metrics Project from its ambitious beginnings to its pivot – a pragmatic decision made in the face of the industry's complex digital ecosystem particularly with video metrics.