Insights — the MMI newsroom

See what’s moving in Philippine media — before it moves you.

Monitoring know-how, measurement frameworks, and culture watching from the MMI team for communicators who need the signal early.

Collage on AI Search Visibility: Manila skyline, an AI Overview answer on a phone, an 83% zero-click stat, and a checklist for brand mentions.
Media Monitoring

What Brands Must Know About AI Search Visibility

AI Search Visibility explained: why zero-click search, AI Overviews, and citations now decide which Philippine brands get found and recommended.

Media MeterAug 28, 2026
Rainy season in Manila collage: PAGASA rainfall warning colors, a flooded street, an emergency go-bag, and a flood warning road sign
Culture & Trends

Rainy Season in Manila: What to Know in 2026

Rainy season in Manila means floods, leptospirosis, and habagat rains. Get 10 PAGASA-backed tips to stay safe and prepared this 2026 season.

Media MeterAug 26, 2026
Clippings to Citations: Media Monitoring's AI Era
Media Monitoring

Clippings to Citations: Media Monitoring's AI Era

Media Monitoring is evolving fast, see how AI search and citations are reshaping tracking, measurement, and reporting for PH brands.

Media MeterAug 24, 2026
Shopping Trends Filipino Consumers Can't Resist
Culture & Trends

Shopping Trends Filipino Consumers Can't Resist

The shopping trends Filipino consumers can't resist in 2026: budol culture, live selling, small carts, and AI-assisted buying.

Media MeterAug 20, 2026
Competitive Advantages Hidden in Social Media Data
Social Listening

Competitive Advantages Hidden in Social Media Data

Unlock the competitive advantages hidden in social media data. 7 ways Philippine marketers turn public conversation into a faster edge.

Media MeterAug 17, 2026
Visa-Free Countries for Filipino Passport Holders in 2026
Culture & Trends

Visa-Free Countries for Filipino Passport Holders in 2026

12 visa-free countries for Filipino passport holders in 2026, the exact stay limits, and the entry rules most travel guides still get wrong.

Media MeterAug 12, 2026
Voice-Activated Tools That Enhance User Experience
Culture & Trends

Voice-Activated Tools That Enhance User Experience

Voice-activated tools that enhance user experience: 8 categories professionals use in 2026, and where the hype outruns the evidence.

Media MeterAug 10, 2026
Real-time alert on a smartphone beside a sentiment dashboard, breaking news headline, and Philippine cityscape
Media Monitoring

Why Real-Time Alerts Matter in PH's Fast-Paced Media

Real-time alerts help Philippine PR teams detect sentiment shifts, prevent crises, and stay ahead of breaking stories. Here's how to set one up.

Media MeterAug 05, 2026
How to Measure Brand Awareness: 10 Accurate Methods
Culture & Trends

How to Measure Brand Awareness: 10 Accurate Methods

Measure brand awareness accurately with 10 proven methods: unaided recall, share of search, ghost ad lift tests, and the metrics that quietly mislead.

Media MeterAug 03, 2026

The Philippine Media Pulse — delivered weekly.

Every Monday, a four-minute read on what dominated last week's coverage, the brands that gained or lost share, and the cycles forming for the week ahead.