Xiaofeng Wang

The seasons are changing, Christmas catalogs are arriving, the clocks have shifted back an hour (in some countries) … yes, the new year is coming. While we don’t advocate for closing the books on 2024 yet (it’s only November, after all!), now is a great opportunity to consider what’s in store for next year. On […]

Despite slowing economic growth, Singles Day 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and innovative shopping events yet. Here’s what to expect for this year’s online retail extravanganza.

Competition in China’s consumer market remains challenging for some of the biggest global brands. Learn three effective strategies in this preview of a new report.

As an analyst closely observing the martech landscape, I’ve seen customer data platforms (CDPs) become indispensable for marketers in APAC. My latest report, The State Of Customer Data Platforms In Asia Pacific, 2024, uncovers the following insights: The popularity of CDPs continues to grow in APAC. Rising consumer awareness around data privacy and tighter regulations […]

Time flies. For the third time, I’ve published a global Forrester Wave™ evaluation covering Adobe services. We began covering this important market in 2020 and witnessed a surge in demand for digital experience services in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic peak. Now, in 2024, we’ve evaluated the 12 prominent Adobe services providers, considering the impact […]

I’m pleased to announce the publication of the second of my two APAC generative AI (genAI) B2C marketing reports, Generative AI Marketing Use Cases In APAC (client-only access). Following the first data overview report on the state of genAI marketing in the region, this report delves into diverse genAI marketing use cases that achieved positive […]

The development underscores just how quickly and significantly the foundation of digital advertising has shifted. Read the key takeaways for advertisers and marketers.

I’m pleased to announce the publication of the first of my two generative AI (genAI) marketing in APAC reports, The State Of Generative AI For Marketing In Asia Pacific (client-only access). The data overview report covers a wide range of topics on APAC marketers’ use of genAI, including adoption, investment, use cases, benefits, challenges, and […]

I’m pleased to announce the publication of The Adobe Services Landscape, Q1 2024. Since we started covering the Adobe services market in 2020, we have seen it grow rapidly and mature continuously (see figure). Adobe services have evolved into an established market that features: High revenue growth. Adobe service providers’ revenue has grown rapidly since our previous […]

For years, China's economic growth and consumer market have been a magnet for global brands seeking expansion. However, the tide has turned. Get four best practices for global brands to navigate the changing Chinese market successfully in this preview of a new report.

I’m pleased to announce the publication of The Customer Data Platforms In Asia Pacific Landscape, Q1 2024 report. This comprehensive report features 22 vendors with $5 million or more annual customer data platform (CDP) revenue from the APAC market. Most vendors are still in the early stages of developing their business in APAC, indicating that […]

We'll see a refocus on low-price strategy — along with dashes of genAI influence.

Generative AI is among the hottest topics that B2C marketers in APAC wanted to hear about from us in 2023. The most-asked questions include: What are the most applicable use cases of generative AI in marketing today? What potential does genAI offer for improving marketing efficiency? How are leading brands using generative AI for marketing […]

According to Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2023, financial services marketers in Asia Pacific (APAC) find improving marketing’s ROI or effectiveness more difficult than their peers in other regions and industries. To dive deeper, I talked to B2C marketing leaders in the financial services industry across the region and learned more about their priorities, challenges, and best […]

The conditions that propelled super apps like WeChat are no longer in place today. Instead of trying to build a super app, firms should instead invest in creating a robust mobile strategy.

Following my previous blog post, The What, Why, And How Of Values-Driven Marketing, and speech at CX APAC 2023, I wrote a report to elaborate on values-driven marketing more thoroughly: How To Embed Values-Driven Marketing Into Customer Journeys. The report shares Forrester’s 2023 data that underlines how much values matter to customers. Many online adults […]

In the upcoming CX APAC 2023, I’m going to present on How To Embed Values-Driven Marketing In Customer Journeys. I’m excited to lay out the key concept of values-driven marketing and share a sneak peek of the new model and framework. But before we talk about values-driven marketing, let’s start with values-motivated consumers. Values-motivated consumers […]

Empowered customers expect seamless cross-channel experiences. B2C marketers must understand customers and create value exchanges in their individual moments of need. That’s a tough job if your martech ecosystem is overly complex or badly integrated — or both. A cross-channel marketing hub (CCMH) can help marketers overcome data and channel integration complexity to consistently engage […]

Marketing leaders are investing in digital experience (DX) technologies including adtech, martech, and commerce tech to support their digital marketing, commerce, and customer experience initiatives. But many struggle to measure success due to a lack of relevant metrics. My latest published report, Drive Your Digital Experience Investments And Operations With The Right Metrics, provides a […]