Observed Signal · Oct 21, 2026 · Product Deployment · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
frontrunner.ai Drives H. Moser & Cie Watch Campaign in Asia
H. Moser & Cie., in collaboration with Dentsu Switzerland and Matto-Group, launched an AI-driven campaign across Switzerland, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and mainland China. Managed via Matto's frontrunner.ai tool, the campaign was optimized in real-time, with dynamic creatives adapted from existing product images into English, Chinese, and Korean for social media (including Weibo), display, and DOOH. Geo-targeting focused on boutique locations and the manufacture. The campaign achieved click-through rates up to 2.11% in Seoul, exceeding display benchmarks, and delivered 11% more clicks than booked within four weeks. Led by Dentsu's Senior Digital Consultant Clizia Capecchi and initiated by H. Moser & Cie.'s marketing team, the success has prompted discussions for a year-end flight and a 2027 strategy expansion to include more markets and channels like audio and CTV.
Demonstrates practical application of AI tools in luxury advertising across multiple Asian markets, showcasing efficiency gains and potential for broader adoption.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- H. Moser & Cie., Dentsu Switzerland, and Matto-Group jointly executed an AI-driven campaign across five markets including Switzerland and several Asian countries.
- The campaign used Matto's frontrunner.ai tool, managed via a single booking and optimized in real-time.
- Click-through rates reached up to 2.11% in Seoul, exceeding display benchmarks, and delivered 11% more clicks than booked within four weeks.
- Dynamic creatives were adapted from existing product images and approved in English, Chinese, and Korean, with geo-targeting around boutiques.
- Next steps include a year-end flight and a 2027 strategy with new markets and expansion to audio, CTV, and additional channels.
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mapped“Media agency that collaborated on the campaign.”
“KI-Expertise provider and owner of the frontrunner.ai tool.”
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