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  • Korea’s New E-Commerce Law and Its Impact on Free Trials and Dark Patterns

    Korea’s New E-Commerce Law and Its Impact on Free Trials and Dark Patterns

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    South Korea’s revised Electronic Commerce Act introduces strict regulations on auto-renewal subscriptions and dark patterns. Learn how businesses can comply with the new law taking effect in 2025.

  • Google’s Decision to Retain Third-Party Cookies: What It Means for Marketers and Advertisers

    Google’s Decision to Retain Third-Party Cookies: What It Means for Marketers and Advertisers

    Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies impacts marketers and advertisers. Discover the implications and future strategies for a privacy-first internet.

  • Where Do Japanese People Get Their News in 2024?

    Where Do Japanese People Get Their News in 2024?

    Explore how news consumption varies across generations in Japan, from TV dominance among seniors to social media preference among youths. Discover insights into changing media habits and implications for digital strategies in Japan’s diverse market.

  • Exploring the App Store Connect API 3.4 Update: A Threat or An Opportunity?

    Exploring the App Store Connect API 3.4 Update: A Threat or An Opportunity?

    Introduction The latest release of App Store Connect’s API 3.4 heralds a groundbreaking transformation in data accessibility, specifically within the Analytics domain. In this exploration, we’ll delve into the significant improvements brought about by this update, fundamentally altering our approach to comprehending and leveraging app data. As we embark on this journey, a key question…

  • Unlocking the Debate: Government’s Push for App Store Competition in Japan

    Unlocking the Debate: Government’s Push for App Store Competition in Japan

    Introduction In a groundbreaking move on June 16, the Digital Market Competition Headquarters of the Japanese government unveiled the “Competition Assessment of the Mobile Ecosystem Report.” This article delves into the key aspects and implications of this report, exploring how it signals a significant shift in Japan’s approach to regulating the mobile ecosystem. The unveiling…

  • Beyond 2023: The Future of Marketing with Japan’s SNS Regulations

    Beyond 2023: The Future of Marketing with Japan’s SNS Regulations

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    Introduction As we bid farewell to 2023, we continue our exploration of the six pivotal keywords that shaped Japan this year. Following our discussion on “AI” in our previous article, today’s focus is on the second 2023 Picked Keyword: “SNS Regulations.” This article delves into the recent legal developments in Japan, where stealth marketing on…

  • aix, App Growth Awards 2023 ASO Company Finalist

    aix, App Growth Awards 2023 ASO Company Finalist

    The aix team recently flew to Berlin, Germany to attend the world’s largest global app business awards, App Growth Awards, as an ASO Company nominee. The App Growth Awards, organized by Business of Apps and the App Promotion Summit, took place on November 30, 2023. At the ‘App Growth Awards 2023,’ aix has earned the…

  • Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Challenges Google

    Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Challenges Google

    Introduction In an announcement last October 23rd, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) disclosed the initiation of an investigation into Google, suspecting potential violations of the Antimonopoly Act. This move underscores the JFTC’s commitment to ensuring fair competition in the digital space. Let’s delve into the details outlined in the Japanese article, shedding light on…

  • Privacy Push: Meta Faces EU Ban on Targeted Advertising

    Privacy Push: Meta Faces EU Ban on Targeted Advertising

    Introduction Just as Apple announced its plans to require “Privacy Manifests” to more proactively monitor and enforce their long-held policy that prohibits fingerprinting last summer, and Google planning to prevent fingerprinting in 2024 with the SDK Runtime component of Android Privacy Sandbox, Meta is now taking actions as well on its handling of user data…

  • The Release of iPhone 15 Series

    The Release of iPhone 15 Series

    Introduction Apple just released its newest products – the iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch models and Airpods Pro 2 earbuds – and the anticipation among tech enthusiasts couldn’t be higher. Was the wait worth it? Let’s take a look at the line of products Apple has revealed this year and the new features worth note-taking……