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We are passionate observers and analysts of the trends shaping Asia. We frequently engage communities across the region for real-time insights and publish our perspectives prolifically.

You can find out what matters to Southeast Asia with ASEANScan, explore contemporary community insights on SensingSG, and stay informed with our fresh perspectives via our blog below.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid in Creative Testing

A missed campaign costs more than media spend. It costs time, production budget, and the market window a brand cannot get back. Across Asia, Blackbox has seen the same creative research failures repeat: testing happens too late, the tools are too blunt, and the questions measure the wrong things. This piece breaks down three common mistakes in creative testing and the sharper questions brands should be asking before campaigns go live.

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Navigating the Year of the Horse: 8 Signals Reshaping Singapore’s Communication Landscape in 2026

Is your strategy ready for the "Year of the Horse"? Blackbox CEO David Black identifies eight signals reshaping Singapore's communications landscape—from Chinese brand dominance and AI disruption to healthcare anxieties and PR-IR convergence. The mandate: transform from message carrier to strategic interpreter in 2026.

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