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In 1981, Nintendo launched a new video game featuring a giant barrel throwing ape named Donkey Kong, holding a woman named Pauline, hostage.
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New demands of CX: Leading with thoughtfulness

For many brands, personalisation of their customer interactions is now a big focus and adapting this to customer experience (CX) has become crucial for their success.
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China is the world’s second largest economy, a huge new and growing consumer market, and home to many of the world’s fastest growing companies.
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The article explores why working environments and cultural compatibility are a lot like the early stages of dating. Readers will learn why authenticity matters, how to spot the red flags, and why pretending never leads to a healthy match. It encourages both leaders and employees to recognise compatibility early and to walk away when it’s just not “the one.”
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A think piece by Unilever's Andrea Cappi on why with AI and fragmented audiences, true competitive advantage comes not from more data but from deeper human understanding.
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The Invisible AI Gap Nobody in Marketing Wants to Talk About

Every marketing team uses AI now but what they actually do with it varies enormously. Most marketing leaders can't tell who's using it well and who's just typing into it as Cemre Akkaya explains.
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The Marketing Society's 10th Anniversary in Dubai: A Reset on What Marketing Strategy Really Means

At The Marketing Society’s Dubai anniversary, Christina Peyton shares insights from Sophie Devonshire, Mark Ritson and Amina Taher, reminding marketers to slow down and get the basics right. Start with diagnosis and strategy, build emotional memory, take pricing seriously, and use AI to support strong thinking, not replace it.
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What can marketers learn from the viral ‘Chinamaxxing’ trend on social media?

The viral 'Chinamaxxing' trend shows Gen Z is seeking cultural inspiration beyond Western norms. This piece reveals what this means for marketers navigating cultural relevance, representation and the fine line between appreciation and appropriation.
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