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.

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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.