• Blog

    ・ August 19, 2026

    Marketing doesn’t have an AI problem. It has a knowledge problem

    Buyers now ask AI models, not Google, to shortlist vendors. If yours sounds generic, no platform can fix that. Here’s why credibility still wins.

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Latest Articles

    • Podcast

    ・ August 18, 2026

    Episode 14 – Why Hiring in Japan Requires a Different Playbook, with Darren McKellin

    Executive search specialist Darren McKellin on why the best candidates in Japan are never on LinkedIn, how a merit-based culture wins over Japan’s seniority system and why hiring for English fluency backfires, plus his biggest lesson for foreign leaders on day one.

    • Blog

    ・ August 6, 2026

    The SaaS Source — July 2026

    Japan’s SaaS sector continues to attract strong investment, with fresh funding flowing into AI-powered sustainability, data governance, voice analytics, and customer engagement platforms. Here’s a look at the latest startup funding and industry developments.

    • Blog

    ・ August 4, 2026

    The Difference Between Capturing Attention and Creating Influence

    As AI makes content easier to create, influence becomes harder to earn. This article explores why trust, not attention, is what ultimately shapes B2B purchasing decisions.

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  • Episode 14 – Why Hiring in Japan Requires a Different Playbook, with Darren McKellin

  • Episode 13 – Decoding the Hidden Rules of Japanese Business with Richard Mort

  • Episode 12 – Marketing Transformation in the AI Era: Storytelling, Trust, and Leadership with Dr. Laura Bonamici

Insight from the Content Marketing Landscape in Japan 2025

At Custom Media, we help global businesses succeed in Japan through AIM B2B, our dedicated agency that blends our publishing heritage with deep storytelling expertise and global marketing know-how. As part of an award-winning local content and communications firm, AIM B2B provides the insight and network to navigate Japan’s unique business environment. To better understand market trends, we surveyed B2B marketing leaders across industries, revealing key insights into content marketing platforms, the enduring impact of storytelling, and the challenges of using generative AI while honoring Japan’s cultural and brand expectations.

News and Press Release

    • News

    ・ July 21, 2026

    AIM B2B by Custom Media Launches GlobalAgility to Deploy Local B2B Marketing Expertise Worldwide

    AIM B2B by Custom Media has announced the creation of GlobalAgility to unite seven independent agencies and offer an exciting alternative to traditional networks and local B2Bs by building bespoke international teams around clients rather than using fixed network structures.

    • News

    ・ June 23, 2026

    Custom Media’s AIM B2B Launches South Korea Office to Support Growing Demand for Market Entry and Expansion

    Tokyo-based B2B agency strengthens its presence in Seoul to help global companies accelerate growth in the region.

    • News

    ・ February 17, 2026

    AIM B2B Wins Gold for Campaign of the Year 

    We secured the top honor for our campaign for Recorded Future – Japan, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate growth for the global intelligence leader within the complex Japanese market.

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We help tech and SaaS leaders simplify the complex. By combining strategic positioning, localized storytelling, and results-driven marketing, we connect innovation to impact across Asia’s dynamic B2B landscape.

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