The Company processed over 6,000 applications for a government-backed youth program in Taiwan using AI-assisted review technology, marking the largest batch in its Digital Studio history
The AI-assisted review reduced application review costs to approximately $0.02 per application—over 98% lower than traditional manual processes—while improving consistency, traceability, and scalability
The project demonstrates the Company's ability to transform labor-intensive services into scalable, technology-driven systems aligned with its 2026 strategy of operational efficiency and AI-powered growth

Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - April 14, 2026) - TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ:TNMG) (the "Company"), a technology and digital media company providing AI-driven advertising, marketing technology, content commerce and data analytics solutions, and operating multi-language digital media brands across Asia, today announced the successful completion of the largest application review batch in its Digital Studio division's history, processing over 6,000 applications for a major government-backed youth development program in Taiwan using proprietary AI-assisted review technology.

The milestone represents a significant operational transformation for the Company's Digital Studio business. The project, valued at approximately $4 million^*1 — reflecting full program delivery including platform integration, coordination, and program management — demonstrates the Company's ability to embed AI-driven efficiencies within complex, multi-stage engagements, converting traditionally manual, service-based operations into scalable, technology-driven systems with measurable efficiency gains.

From Manual to AI-Driven: 98% Cost Reduction Per Application

Previously, each application required approximately 15 minutes of manual review by trained staff, resulting in subjective evaluation standards, high operational overhead, and limited scalability. The Company's AI-assisted review system has reduced the total cost per application to approximately $0.02 per application for 6,000+ applications, representing a cost reduction of more than 98% compared to traditional manual review methods.

The AI-driven system standardizes review decisions, creates traceable audit trails, and enables quantifiable quality metrics—transforming a subjective, labor-intensive evaluation process into a data-driven decision system. The technology has been deployed mid-project and is already demonstrating significant reductions in processing time and operational overhead compared to the previous manual operations.

Market Leadership and Competitive Validation

The project marks the largest Digital Studio engagement in Taiwan and represents the Company's selection through competitive bidding to support this national-level program, which enables tens of thousands of young people to apply for funding and participate in international development opportunities. The scale and public sector nature of the program serves as strong external validation of the Company's execution capability and technical infrastructure.

"This project exemplifies our strategic shift toward operational excellence and technology-led service delivery. We are taking a previously manual, 15-minute-per-application review process and turning it into a standardized, AI-supported, sub-$0.02, fully traceable system at national scale. The review cost is just one dimension — the broader value we deliver is managing complex, multi-party program execution end-to-end, with AI now embedded into the core of that workflow. This is not just about efficiency—it's about building repeatable infrastructure that can be deployed across future Digital Studio engagements and eventually productized as standalone solutions," said Richard Lee, CTO & Head of R&D of TNL Mediagene.

Strategic Alignment with 2026 Priorities

The Digital Studio transformation directly supports The Company's 2026 strategic initiatives, including:

Operational Excellence: Driving margin improvement through process automation and technology-enabled efficiency gains
Business Pivot: Expanding higher-value Digital Studio services and AI-powered products
Scalable Systems: Converting complex, multi-stage program delivery into structured workflows that establish a foundation for future platform and product development

The Company aims to further improve efficiency metrics as the AI-assisted review system continues its rollout through the remainder of the program cycle.

^*1This $4 million is contract value and all monetary amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

About TNL Mediagene

Headquartered in Tokyo, TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ:TNMG) is a technology company providing AI-powered advertising, marketing technology, content commerce, and data analytics solutions to brands and agencies across Asia. Formed in May 2023 through the merger of Japan's Mediagene Inc. and Taiwan's The News Lens Co., Ltd., the Company combines advertising and marketing technology platforms with a portfolio of established digital media brands to deliver integrated solutions for the evolving digital landscape.

The Company's technology offerings include AI-driven advertising, marketing and digital studio services, content commerce, and advanced data analytics capabilities. These solutions are supported by the Company's well-established multi-language digital media brands in Japanese, Chinese, and English, spanning business, technology, lifestyle, and culture, which provide audience engagement and first-party data.

Known for its appeal to younger audiences, and high-quality content, TNL Mediagene has approximately 480 employees with offices in Japan and Taiwan.

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TNL Mediagene Delivers $4M Digital Studio Project with AI, Cutting Review Costs by Over 98%