NEW YORK and TOKYO, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mediagene Inc.(“the Company”), a group company of TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG), has announced its “Brandformance Strategy” to maximize the appeal of advertisers’ products by leveraging its strong media engagement and content creative capabilities. The strategy leverages the Company’s industry-leading media, content and creative capabilities and our industry-leading knowledge of content commerce. By taking full advantage of methods that drive changes in consumer behavior, the Company aims to achieve higher advertising performance.

What is “Brandformance”?

At Mediagene, the Company defines “Brandformance” as an approach that contributes to branding and results in improved performance.

To maximize the effectiveness of performance measures, the Company simultaneously develops brand content measures that not only increase the number of users considering a purchase, but also play a role in increasing their desire to buy. Through this approach, the Company aims to improve the overall effectiveness of performance measures and increase the efficiency of its efforts.

Mediagene’s 3 Strengths

The key to brand performance is “content power and analytical power”, and the following three strengths of Mediagene support this.

1. Trusted media brand
Mediagene has established credibility as a media company by accumulating authentic content from the reader’s perspective over many years. This not only helps with brand awareness, but also helps drive user purchases.

2. Creates easy-to-understand content that leverages expertise
The Company produces easy-to-understand content that is tailored to the target audience without using too many technical terms. By increasing user understanding, Mediagene effectively communicates the value of the advertiser’s product.

3. Compelling problem framing and solution stories
The Company designs stories around the themes of “what problem can be solved” and “who will benefit”. The context of each medium is used to best engage each audience.

Content Strategy to Drive Purchases

Mediagene’s content can be used to drive everything from awareness to purchase. In addition, by taking advantage of the characteristics of each medium, the Company can engage users with original content.

For more information about Brandformance, please see below (Japanese only):
https://www.mediagene.co.jp/brand-formance

About TNL Mediagene
TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG), a Cayman Islands-registered company, is the product of the May 2023 merger of Taiwan’s The News Lens Co. and Japan’s Mediagene Inc., two leading, independent digital-media groups. Its business includes original and licensed media brands in Chinese, Japanese and English, across a range of subjects, including news, business, technology, science, food, sports and lifestyle; AI-powered advertising and marketing technology platforms in demand by agencies; and e-commerce and creative solutions. It takes pride in its political neutrality, its reach with younger audiences, and its quality. The company has about 550 employees across Asia, with offices in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. https://www.tnlmediagene.com/

About Mediagene Inc.
Mediagene operates a total of 17 brands, including 14 media tailored for specific target communities and 3 commerce services. Its portfolio features Business Insider Japan, offering economic news for millennials; Gizmodo Japan, which covers tech and new products; Mashing Up, a community-driven media focused on fostering an inclusive future; and Machi-ya, a crowdfunding service specializing in gadgets. https://www.mediagene.co.jp/en/

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