SMARTIES Thailand 2026 Shortlist Announced: Showcasing Innovation and Business Impact in a Dynamic Market | Taiwan News

SMARTIES Thailand 2026 Shortlist Announced: Showcasing Innovation and Business Impact in a Dynamic Market | Taiwan News

BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) today announced the official shortlist for the SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 awards. The prestigious list features the nation’s most impactful marketing campaigns, selected from a highly competitive pool of entries that successfully integrate technology, localized creativity, and measurable business impact. View the full shortlist…

TMC urges leaders to embrace digital technology for greater impact

TMC urges leaders to embrace digital technology for greater impact

* At 33rd annual Lagos State congress By Maryam Adejoke Bamiro The Muslim Congress, Lagos State chapter, has called on its leaders and members to strengthen their leadership capacity, embrace emerging technologies and deepen their commitment to service, accountability and continuous learning to achieve greater impact in society. The call was made at the 33rd…

AI Productivity and Its Impact on Employment and Freelancing

AI Productivity and Its Impact on Employment and Freelancing

1. How is generative AI affecting employment? Generative AI is changing job roles by automating routine tasks and increasing the need for human oversight, judgment, problem-solving, and accountability. 2. Which workers are most affected by AI? Entry-level and junior workers face greater pressure because AI can perform many routine tasks that traditionally helped employees build…

The Force Multiplier Framework for Maximizing B2B Marketing Impact in 2026

The Force Multiplier Framework for Maximizing B2B Marketing Impact in 2026

The B2B marketing sector is poised for explosive growth, but expectations are accelerating faster than resources or budget. According to POM Marketing’s latest research, “Marketing Under Pressure: Inside the Minds of 100+ B2B Leaders,” 81% of marketers say the pressure to deliver results is higher now than it was two to three years ago. The…

Thought impact: Creating Malaysia’s digital future

Thought impact: Creating Malaysia’s digital future

AS Malaysia enters a new phase of digital transformation, the nation’s digital economy continues to play an increasingly important role in driving economic growth, innovation and national competitiveness. This year, as the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) marks its 30th anniversary, the milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on how far Malaysia’s digital economy has…

B2B Ignite 2026: From AI Hype to Commercial Impact

B2B Ignite 2026: From AI Hype to Commercial Impact

Hundreds of B2B marketers gathered at our new venue in St Paul’s for B2B Ignite 2026. Against a backdrop of accelerating AI adoption, increasing commercial scrutiny and evolving buyer expectations, this year’s conference combined inspiring keynote presentations, practical workshops, peer discussions and live demonstrations. One of the defining moments of the event was the launch…

AI in China: Workers’ hopes and fears over impact to jobs

AI in China: Workers’ hopes and fears over impact to jobs

BEIJING – Shanghai lawyer Xie Jingyi regularly uses artificial intelligence (AI) for work, even though she does not trust it entirely, wary of “hallucinations” or false information presented as fact. She uses tools such as DeepSeek and Doubao for the efficiency gains. Instead of spending hours on an online database to find legal precedents, the…

Turning Brand Values into Commercial Impact

Turning Brand Values into Commercial Impact

Want to create award-winning campaigns in 2026? This blog comes from reviewing the full shortlist of entries from the 2025 B2B Marketing Awards. Reviewed by more than 100 independent, client-side judges through a rigorous two-stage process, the analysis goes beyond just the winners to reflect the full breadth of high-performing work—offering a clearer picture of…

How Will DeFi Security Risk Impact Crypto Portfolios?

How Will DeFi Security Risk Impact Crypto Portfolios?

Why do DeFi hacks affect Bitcoin prices? Large DeFi hacks often create fear across the broader crypto market, even when Bitcoin is not directly involved. Investors may react by selling risky assets, which increases market pressure and can temporarily push Bitcoin prices lower during periods of uncertainty. Did Bitcoin face direct security problems in 2026?…