Rakuten × YouTube Shopping in Japan (2026): What Brands Should Do Now to Win Discovery and Sales
If you sell products in Japan—or you’re helping foreign brands enter the Japanese market—this is one of the most important commerce updates to watch this year. In February 2026, Rakuten officially announced a partnership with Google in Japan to enable shopping from Rakuten Ichiba through YouTube content. Around the same period, YouTube Japan also published […]
Meta’s Introduction of Ads on Threads: A Global Shift in Social Media Advertising
In an era where digital advertising is evolving at breakneck speed, Meta Platforms has taken a decisive step forward with the introduction of advertisements on its microblogging app, Threads. Launched as a companion to Instagram, Threads has quickly established itself as a dynamic platform for real-time, text-based conversation enhanced with multimedia elements. Now, with the […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Paid Advertising in Japan
Introduction to the Japanese Paid Advertising Market As you can imagine, Paid Advertising in Japan is not the same as in other countries. Japan is a blend of traditional and modern marketing practices. For foreign companies who want to enter in this market, understanding its subtle nuances is crucial. In fact, Japan has a complex […]
Mastering Programmatic Advertising: Lessons from Toyota’s Success and How Your Business Can Benefit
In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, programmatic advertising has emerged as a game-changer, providing brands with the tools to deliver highly targeted and efficient campaigns. One of the standout examples of successful programmatic advertising in Japan is Toyota, a global automotive leader renowned for its innovative marketing strategies. This article delves into how Toyota […]
What is Programmatic Display Advertising?
Introduction to Programmatic Display Advertising Programmatic Display Advertising represents a monumental shift in the way digital advertising space is bought and managed. Unlike traditional methods that require manual negotiations and pre-set prices, programmatic advertising utilizes algorithms and machines to purchase display ad space automatically. This technology-driven approach not only streamlines the ad-buying process but also […]
Why you should use Line Ads for your Business in Japan?
Japan has been a major player in the technology industry for many years, and it is home to a large number of active smartphone users. With the increasing number of smartphone users, it has become crucial for businesses to have a strong online presence in order to reach their target audience. Line is one of […]
TikTok for Business: Leverage the most trending platform in 2022
TikTok, have you heard of it? If it is not the case, where have you been these last few years? Some people like the platform, some others hate it but everyone agrees that the phenomenon is here and it might stay there for quite some time! TikTok: What is it? TikTok is a platform or […]
Line Advertising for Japan: Use the #1 social media in the country for your business
Have you heard about Line? You might miss an essential piece of your Japanese marketing strategy if you don’t. TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube are increasing their reach with the Japanese audience but Line remains the most popular social media platform in Japan. Line? What is this? Do you know WhatsApp or WeChat? Well, Line is […]
Geofencing Marketing by The North Face: Case Study #12
Geofencing marketing is quite a fancy name for this marketing strategy. For this long-awaited case study, we will explain the concept behind the geofencing marketing with the successful case of the North Face, an outdoor clothing company. They successfully increase the traffic to their local stores by using ads that will reach people near their […]
Online Advertising basics: Facebook Ads Tutorial Part 2: Website Traffic & Conversions
After a pretty long Facebook Ads tutorial Part 1 about setting up your Business Account, creating Page Likes & Post Engagement ads, we will focus now on Website Traffic & Conversion ads.Certainly, the most important type of ad is if you are expecting people to visit your business website and/or to do specific actions such […]