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Rising Stars: The Emerging Giants of Asia Pacific’s Tech Scene
With the emergence of new verticals in the technology arena, Asia has become a hub of tech innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as a fertile ground for companies to grow and thrive. According to a recent KPMG and HSBC analysis, the region is undergoing a dramatic business transition, with fast-growing enterprises capitalizing on the potential…
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2023 Unity Gaming Report: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Game Development
Despite global economic challenges, the gaming industry is still bursting with innovation and creativity in 2023. Game developers are working faster than ever to create new and captivating games, while also keeping their existing player bases engaged for longer periods of time. What’s even better? Studios are simplifying game development, while still maintaining their incredible…
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Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the Future of Work?
Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the future of work? As artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace, it’s critical to understand the possible opportunities and difficulties it may bring. Firstly, a burning question on everyone’s mind: Will AI automation take over our jobs? The answer: Experts have varying…
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Trends 2023: Coinbase – 2023 Crypto Market Outlook
The events of 2022 had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, causing a 62% drop in total market capitalization to around $835 billion. However, institutional adoption of crypto remains strong and many investors are using this opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and infrastructure for the future. While the market has faced challenges, the risk-adjusted…
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Trends 2023: PJDaren – The State of Influencers China 2023
China’s influencer marketing industry is at the forefront of the global market. The advanced functionality and integration of social media, e-commerce, and mobile payments in China have allowed the country’s key opinion leader (KOL) and key opinion consumer (KOC) economy to grow rapidly. This growth has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and related measures…
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Trends 2023: Dentsu – 2023 Global Ad Spend Forecasts
According to the latest Dentsu global ad spend report, the global advertising market grew 8.0% in 2022, reaching a total of $713.6 billion, an increase of $53.0 billion. While the market started the year strong, growth slowed as the year progressed due to economic uncertainty. Out of the 58 markets analyzed, over a third revised…
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Trends 2023: Messari – Crypto Theses 2023
The political and economic landscapes have changed significantly over the past year. At the start of 2022, interest rates were near zero, the S&P and crypto markets were at all-time highs, and there was Democratic leadership in Congress. However, portfolios have now dropped by 80%, crypto startups are under more pressure to have solid business…
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Trends 2023: Shopify – Commerce Trends Report 2023
Change is a constant in the world of business. In the past year, we’ve seen millions of businesses show resilience and contribute to over $27 trillion in retail sales worldwide, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, 64% of global businesses are still feeling the negative effects of the pandemic. The economic instability…
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Trends 2023: Talkwalker – Social Media Trends 2023
In 2023, brands will prioritize building trust with consumers. The past few years have been marked by numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty. As a result, consumers have become more demanding and less loyal, and many brands have struggled to keep up. However, 2023 will mark a turning…
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Trends 2023: Pinterest – Pinterest Predicts 2023
Pinterest is a platform that is frequently used for planning and envisioning the future. In fact, data shows that over the past three years, 80% of the consumer trends they have predicted in reports actually came to fruition. This report, called Pinterest Predicts, is not just a retrospective on the past year’s trends. Instead, it…
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