SmartNews to Host "SmartNews Ads Conference 2026" on Thursday, May 21st at TOKYO NODE (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
SmartNews Co., Ltd. will hold its annual "SmartNews Ads Conference 2026" for advertisers on May 21, 2026, at TOKYO NODE. The conference will focus on redefining advertising as high-quality information, showcasing SmartNews's value as an advertising medium, its growth strategy, and new ad products, alongside case studies from major advertisers like Asahi Breweries, SUBARU, and Timee.
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SmartNews Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Kaisei Hamamoto), whose mission is to deliver high-quality information to those who need it worldwide, will hold "SmartNews Ads Conference 2026," a conference for advertisers, as part of its advertising business "SmartNews Ads." The event will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at TOKYO NODE (Minato-ku, Tokyo). Applications for participation are currently being accepted on the special page.
"SmartNews Ads Conference 2026" Special Page (Participation Application Page)
https://ads.smartnews.com/lp/ads_conference_2026-advertiser/
This conference is SmartNews Ads' annual proprietary conference, held for the second consecutive year. This year, based on the concept of "redefining advertising as 'high-quality information' once again," we will introduce the value and growth strategy of SmartNews as an advertising medium, as well as our latest advertising products. We will also invite advertiser companies to share case studies ranging from brand to performance domains.
Against the backdrop of the rapid spread of AI, contact points with information have diversified, and users' time and attention devoted to individual pieces of information are becoming increasingly fragmented. In this changing environment, it has become more difficult for advertisements to be fully understood simply by being seen. SmartNews Ads has pursued the creation of touchpoints that lead to advertiser success by leveraging its highly reliable information space, media characteristics that encourage focused viewing, and rich contextual data. Recently, under the concept of "Deep Attention & Deep Moments," we have launched several brand advertising solutions, including "Impact Square," "Impact Square Video," and "Channel Targeting."
On the day of the event, our Representative Director and CEO, Kaisei Hamamoto, will speak at the opening session, and our Executive Officer, Head of Japan Advertising Business and Head of President's Office, Taku Nishide, will speak at the business session. In addition, case study sessions are planned with Asahi Breweries, Ltd., SUBARU Corporation, and Timee, Inc.
SmartNews Ads Conference 2026 Event Overview
Name: SmartNews Ads Conference 2026
Date and Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 14:00 - 16:15
Venue: TOKYO NODE https://www.tokyonode.jp/
2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Toranomon Hills Station Tower 46F-47F
TOKYO NODE's entrance is on the 8th floor of "Toranomon Hills Station Tower."
Directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Target Audience: Advertisers
Participation Fee: Free
Application Page: https://ads.smartnews.com/lp/ads_conference_2026-advertiser/
*Please note that if the number of applications exceeds capacity, adjustments may be made. The program includes content currently under planning and may be subject to change.
SmartNews Ads Conference 2026 Program (Planned)
14:00 Opening Remarks by CEO
Kaisei Hamamoto (Representative Director, CEO, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:05 Pioneering Deep Attention & Deep Moments with AI
Taku Nishide (Executive Officer, Head of Japan Advertising Business & Head of President's Office, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:30 "Utilizing SmartNews Ads in Asahi Breweries' Full-Funnel Strategy"
Hinako Izumiya (Communication Design Department, Asahi Breweries, Ltd.)
Ryunosuke Harada (Senior Account Executive, Sales Department 1, Advertising Business Division, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:40 Latest Case Study in the Brand Domain (Tentative): SUBARU Corporation
Masahiro Morii (Media & Customer Communication, Communication Promotion Department, Sales Division, SUBARU Corporation)
Akihito Nagano (Senior Account Executive, Sales Department 4, Advertising Business Division, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:50 "Towards a Platform Where Workers Can Continuously Thrive: The Full Scope of LTV Maximization Timee Aims to Achieve with SmartNews"
Yasuo Takahara (Marketing Department, Timee, Inc.)
Kazuki Ichihashi (Marketing Lead, Advertising Business, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
Contact for Advertisers and Advertising Agencies regarding this matter:
Email address: ads-promotion@smartnews.com
"SmartNews Ads Conference 2026" Special Page (Participation Application Page)
https://ads.smartnews.com/lp/ads_conference_2026-advertiser/
This conference is SmartNews Ads' annual proprietary conference, held for the second consecutive year. This year, based on the concept of "redefining advertising as 'high-quality information' once again," we will introduce the value and growth strategy of SmartNews as an advertising medium, as well as our latest advertising products. We will also invite advertiser companies to share case studies ranging from brand to performance domains.
Against the backdrop of the rapid spread of AI, contact points with information have diversified, and users' time and attention devoted to individual pieces of information are becoming increasingly fragmented. In this changing environment, it has become more difficult for advertisements to be fully understood simply by being seen. SmartNews Ads has pursued the creation of touchpoints that lead to advertiser success by leveraging its highly reliable information space, media characteristics that encourage focused viewing, and rich contextual data. Recently, under the concept of "Deep Attention & Deep Moments," we have launched several brand advertising solutions, including "Impact Square," "Impact Square Video," and "Channel Targeting."
On the day of the event, our Representative Director and CEO, Kaisei Hamamoto, will speak at the opening session, and our Executive Officer, Head of Japan Advertising Business and Head of President's Office, Taku Nishide, will speak at the business session. In addition, case study sessions are planned with Asahi Breweries, Ltd., SUBARU Corporation, and Timee, Inc.
SmartNews Ads Conference 2026 Event Overview
Name: SmartNews Ads Conference 2026
Date and Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 14:00 - 16:15
Venue: TOKYO NODE https://www.tokyonode.jp/
2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Toranomon Hills Station Tower 46F-47F
TOKYO NODE's entrance is on the 8th floor of "Toranomon Hills Station Tower."
Directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Target Audience: Advertisers
Participation Fee: Free
Application Page: https://ads.smartnews.com/lp/ads_conference_2026-advertiser/
*Please note that if the number of applications exceeds capacity, adjustments may be made. The program includes content currently under planning and may be subject to change.
SmartNews Ads Conference 2026 Program (Planned)
14:00 Opening Remarks by CEO
Kaisei Hamamoto (Representative Director, CEO, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:05 Pioneering Deep Attention & Deep Moments with AI
Taku Nishide (Executive Officer, Head of Japan Advertising Business & Head of President's Office, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:30 "Utilizing SmartNews Ads in Asahi Breweries' Full-Funnel Strategy"
Hinako Izumiya (Communication Design Department, Asahi Breweries, Ltd.)
Ryunosuke Harada (Senior Account Executive, Sales Department 1, Advertising Business Division, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:40 Latest Case Study in the Brand Domain (Tentative): SUBARU Corporation
Masahiro Morii (Media & Customer Communication, Communication Promotion Department, Sales Division, SUBARU Corporation)
Akihito Nagano (Senior Account Executive, Sales Department 4, Advertising Business Division, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
14:50 "Towards a Platform Where Workers Can Continuously Thrive: The Full Scope of LTV Maximization Timee Aims to Achieve with SmartNews"
Yasuo Takahara (Marketing Department, Timee, Inc.)
Kazuki Ichihashi (Marketing Lead, Advertising Business, SmartNews Co., Ltd.)
Contact for Advertisers and Advertising Agencies regarding this matter:
Email address: ads-promotion@smartnews.com