Creatives
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The Strategy Behind the Format You Didn’t Notice
In 2019, KFC didn’t launch a campaign. It released a dating simulator—I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator. At first glance, it looked like a joke. It wasn’t. This is part of a broader pattern we’ve been tracking—where cultural formats become market entry vehicles, not just creative expressions. What Looks Like Noise…
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Analyzing Top Game Updates: Insights from Japan’s Mobile Gaming Market in July 2024
Discover how top mobile games in Japan gained downloads in July 2024 through effective updates. Learn the key strategies behind their success and what types of updates drove significant user engagement.
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Onboarding & Paywall in Japan: Key Takeaways from our July Webinar
Discover key insights from our recent webinar, “Onboarding & Paywall in Japan: Where Little Changes Make Big Returns.” Learn effective strategies for user onboarding and paywall timing in Japanese apps. Rewatch the webinar and download the presentation for actionable takeaways.
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Game Ad Creatives: Latest Trends Released by LINE and Yahoo! Japan
Discover the latest trends in game advertising from Japan’s top platforms, LINE and Yahoo. Explore innovative strategies and elements resonating with Japanese audiences, and learn how to leverage them for success in the dynamic gaming market.
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Can Incorporating Anime Enhance Your Brand in Japan?
Explore effective anime marketing strategies in Japan to connect deeply with audiences. Learn to leverage anime for impactful advertising.
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From Kawaii to Engagement: Exploring Japanese App Store Screenshots
Discover the unique characteristics of Japanese app store screenshots for games. From a preference for cute characters and bright pastel colors to a distinct emphasis on female protagonists, explore how Japan’s design choices differ from counterparts in the US and Korea.
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Exploring Top Schedule Management Apps on the Japanese App Store
Introduction To gain trend insights on the Japanese App Store, my team records keywords that appear on the Discover section of Search tab in App Store each day. This section can be a really good source of keyword insights, especially on a language that is foreign to you. In this article, I’m taking the insights…
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Sakura Adaptations in App Store Creatives in Japan Spring 2024
Introduction The allure of cherry blossoms, or Sakura, has transcended centuries, from as far back as the 1500s, when they were first used to entice consumers and boost the economy. Today, this timeless appeal has found a new platform: mobile applications in Japan. In a fascinating blend of tradition and technology, app developers are incorporating…
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Recap & Insights: Creatives in Japan: Does Japan Really Like Sakura? Webinar
Tokyo, Japan – March 28, 2024 In an effort to make Japanese marketing insights more accessible to English-speaking audiences, aix Inc., a Tokyo-based growth marketing agency, conducted a webinar targeting marketing professionals and designers all over the world who have interest in Japanese creatives. Titled “Creatives in Japan: Does Japan Really Like Sakura?”, the webinar…
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Understanding Japanese Fonts: Which Font Should I Use for My Creatives in the Japanese Market?
Introduction Typography is not just a matter of selecting pretty fonts; it’s a powerful tool that can significantly influence the perception and engagement of your audience. Especially in a market as nuanced as Japan, understanding the subtle differences between font types and their applications can make or break your app’s branding. In this article, we’ll…
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