Insights By Custom Media
Insights By Custom Media
Published on May 21, 2026
Japan’s talent shortage is not a pipeline problem. It is, in David Sweet’s words, an epidemic and most foreign companies are making it worse by using the wrong tools and hiring for the wrong tasks.
April 2026's Japan SaaS roundup covers a Series A for a satellite data platform backed by NTT Docomo and JR East, a scholarship management SaaS closing its Series B, a Niigata-based 3D decision-support platform raising its first-ever outside capital, and construction SaaS giant rolling out AI agents across its platform.
B2B buyers are already 60 to 80% through their decision before they ever contact your team. In Episode 10 of the Asia AIM Podcast, Trendemon COO Halel Porat explains how the rise of AI is reshaping the B2B buyer journey and what marketers need to do right now to stay visible.
March 2026's Japan SaaS roundup covers Money Forward's ¥4.18B acquisition of AKASHI, Smart Craft's manufacturing MES funding, Kurashi Tech's AI agents for nursing care, and ATOMica's Series B close.
Most leadership teams treat brand as a cost. Andreas Moellmann reveals why your brand should be a decision-making system that runs the business.
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The most important skills are creativity, thinking outside the box, and the ability to gain a deep understanding of the problems and challenges the client is facing.
I’ve spent about 18 years in Japan, over three stints since 1987. After graduating from the London School of Journalism in 1992, my first job was as a stringer in Havana, Cuba, for the Daily Telegraph.
I take care of our bigger clients and I promote the company to interest new clients. I also have a passion for events.
Custom Media is excited to announce a collaboration with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to unveil a new Japanese-language LINE account. This launch marks the first time a Middle Eastern airline has created a dedicated LINE service tailored specifically for Japanese travelers.
Insightful survey reveals insights from the Japanese media landscape
Creative marketing and communications agency Custom Media won two top prizes at the annual Digital Impact Awards Asia.
