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Facebook expands rewarded video, playable ads for mobile games
Nearly 80% of game developers that use ads and in-app purchases to monetize their content said rewarded video is the most effective format.
By Robert Williams • May 30, 2019 -
LinkedIn buys identity resolution firm Drawbridge to strengthen privacy offer
The ad-tech firm will be integrated into LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, which has experienced 46% revenue growth year-over-year.
By Peter Adams • May 29, 2019 -
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Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Gartner: Smartphone sales slump as Apple, Samsung lose market share in Q1
As the pace of innovation has slowed, smartphone users have fewer reasons to buy the latest high-end models that offer incremental improvements.
By Robert Williams • May 29, 2019 -
Google sets date for mobile-first search indexing
The search giant will prioritize mobile versions of new websites in search results on July 1.
By Robert Williams • May 29, 2019 -
NHL unveils Facebook Messenger chatbot for Stanley Cup
The new chatbot delivers on-demand updates, GIFs, game highlight videos, schedules and team standings.
By Robert Williams • May 29, 2019 -
Bank of America's virtual assistant snags 7M users in year 1
Erica completed more than 50 million client requests using AI, predictive analytics and natural language processing.
By Robert Williams • May 29, 2019 -
Instagram Shopping used by 39% of UK Gen Zers, study finds
The Facebook-owned platform has the power to drive impulse purchases among younger consumer groups, GlobalData found.
By Robert Williams • May 28, 2019 -
Walmart names Amazon, Microsoft veteran CTO
Suresh Kumar recently led display, video, app ads and analytics at Google.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 28, 2019 -
Kylie Jenner's OOH campaign programmatically pushes ads to over 5.5K signs
To launch the new skincare line Kylie Skin, which is available online, ads are appearing on digital billboards and mall video screens across the country.
By Barry Levine • May 28, 2019 -
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OpinionWhat brands can learn from a year of GDPR in preparing for the California Consumer Privacy Act
While there's been a surprising lack of large fines in the wake of GDPR and ongoing data misuse, more stringent legislation is anticipated in the near future, writes Qubit's general counsel.
By Jack Carvel • May 28, 2019 -
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WSJ: Target eyes acquiring WPP's Triad unit as retail rivals ramp up ad ambitions
The deal could strengthen Target's in-house ad sales expertise amid a mounting battle for digital dollars with Amazon and Walmart.
By Peter Adams • May 24, 2019 -
Google brings food delivery features to Search, Maps and Assistant
Local restaurant ordering platforms ChowNow and Delivery.com partnered with Google at launch.
By Lauren Manning • May 24, 2019 -
Facebook readies ad placements for WhatsApp stories
The addition could be a major change for the messaging app, which has historically resisted advertising.
By Robert Williams • May 24, 2019 -
Fandango sells 'Brightburn' tickets through televised QR codes
Mobile users can point their smartphone at the TV screen and buy movie tickets without having to download a separate app.
By Robert Williams • May 24, 2019 -
Google update lets brands shine in search results
The search giant refreshed mobile search results to highlight website branding.
By Robert Williams • May 23, 2019 -
Gap, Chipotle and Sephora test Ibotta's new rewards-based payment tool
Instead of applying to individual items at checkout, Pay with Ibotta distributes rewards for entire transactions at 30 participating retailers and restaurants.
By Robert Williams • May 23, 2019 -
Study: Video ads see 7.5X higher CTR than display
Plus, rewarded video ads cost as much as 86% less than video ads, despite similar conversion rates across key performance indicators.
By Robert Williams • May 22, 2019 -
Reuters: Walmart's 1st event pitching ad business draws P&G, Unilever and Coke
Consultants believe an event debuting next week called 5260 is intended to win over more of the ad budgets currently flowing toward Google.
By Peter Adams • May 22, 2019 -
Airbnb and 23andMe partner to tap interest in heritage travel
Consumers' interest in genetic testing to better understand personal heritage is also driving travel to those countries of ancestry.
By Dianna Christe • May 22, 2019 -
TechStyle pilots integration with Google's Shoppable Ads
The parent company of Fabletics, Savage X Fenty and Justfab teamed with social commerce platform Curalate to test the new ad format.
By Robert Williams • May 21, 2019 -
Study: 88% of consumers show 'appnostic' mobile behavior
The number of consumers who don't have an app in mind when they unlock their smartphone has grown in the past few years.
By Robert Williams • May 21, 2019 -
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Deep DiveIs DNA analysis the future of personalized marketing or a false positive?
Recent setbacks point to the need to proceed cautiously in an untested marketplace, but the potential marketing boost could outweigh the negatives for brands and consumers.
By Laura Klepacki • May 21, 2019 -
Christopher Doering
AB InBev quietly builds in-house creative agency
In less than a year, Draftline has grown to include 50 employees working across 42 brands on packaging, digital video, out-of-home and other projects.
By Dianna Christe • May 20, 2019 -
Wendy's teams with GasBuddy to reach Memorial Day road-trippers
A new Badges feature on the app lets advertisers reach drivers based on their location.
By Robert Williams • May 20, 2019 -
Spotify targets drivers with first hardware device test
The "Car Thing" lets users request music and podcasts with voice commands, but there are currently no plans to make the device available to consumers.
By Robert Williams • May 20, 2019
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