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The Knot waives $100 fee for photo-sharing app
The Guest app automatically compiles photos and videos that attendees of weddings and events capture with their smartphone cameras.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Voter registration PSAs go mobile with game developer campaign
Leading up to the midterm elections, players of Jam City's Cookie Jam, Cookie Jam Blast, Panda Pop and Genies & Gems will see a reminder to register to vote.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 4, 2018 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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How Nike curbs the challenges of Instagram's popular Stories feature
The brand's global head of business and media detailed how the shoemaker transforms the format's difficulties into strengths.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Starbucks login conversion rate nearly doubles with new Google Assistant feature
H&M Home, Fitbit and Food Network are among the first to add new video, picture and text features to the voice-powered platform as it adds more engagement tools for brands.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Apple's high-priced iPhone XS and XS Max boost revenue 7%, study finds
Apple released its most expensive phones earlier than it did last year, lifting sales and market share.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Google boosts AI customer service offerings with acquisition of startup Onward
Onward's services, which can be used with Salesforce, Shopify and Hubspot, include an AI-powered chatbot that provides tailored answers and product recommendations.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Samsung Ads connects OTT, linear ad inventory for brands
The electronics giant can reach as many as 200 million devices with linear and OTT ad insertions while allowing marketers to adjust campaigns on the fly.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 3, 2018 -
How Samsung, Toyota and AB InBev tap into culture to build brand love on Twitter
Marketers use the social platform to transform brand moments into purchase intent as consumers watch less TV, executives said during an Advertising Week panel.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 3, 2018 -
PwC: 16% of consumers will use smartphones for holiday shopping
A shift in buying habits will particularly benefit Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat, which have boosted their mobile commerce tools in the past year.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 3, 2018 -
PayPal teams with Phoenix Suns on jersey patch, cashless payments
Fans can use one-touch payments for parking, merchandise and concessions with new PayPal-installed devices at the Talking Stick Arena.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Uber Eats harnesses AI for $6B in annual bookings
The tech helps the company comb through data on restaurant order volume, food preparation time, pickups and deliveries.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Cotton Inc.'s Fashion Week banner ads on Amazon deliver 5% CTR
Ads linking to a shoppable video of a runway show are part of an effort running through Oct. 11, with early results released Tuesday at the Mobile Marketing Association's Innovate conference.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 3, 2018 -
How Starbucks and Cole Haan grow brand loyalty through product innovation
Marketers from both companies spoke about driving sales and experimentation from shoppers loyal and new, including via mobile tech and personalization.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Smart checkouts will process $45B in transactions by 2023, study says
But it could take until 2021 before at least 2,000 stores have smart checkout technology implemented, according to Juniper Research.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Study: Commuters spend more time shopping, ordering food on phones
The results underscore how apps — especially for social media, video and music — have transformed the daily trek to work.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 2, 2018 -
National CineMedia debuts AR horrors for moviegoers
Audiences who download the app and go to see PG-13 or R-rated movies this month can participate in the interactive pre-show experience.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Chipotle tests customer loyalty program
The rewards program is powered by a personalized CRM platform that lets the chain use targeted communication to drive trial, menu exploration and brand affinity.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Facebook veteran Adam Mosseri to lead Instagram
His appointment to head the image-sharing app comes after the sudden resignation of co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger last week.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Lean Cuisine, DiGiorno deliver ROI over benchmarks with Twitter ad campaigns
Nestlé executives at Advertising Week discussed how the social network netted their brands the highest return on investment across social channels.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Lowe's will test sharing transactional data with Pinterest
Executives said the goal is to better map the customer journey and deliver more relevant content.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Analysis: Gucci, Louis Vuitton rated 'genius' digital performers among luxury fashion brands
While the category lags when it comes to omnichannel functionalities, its adoption of social commerce on apps like Instagram is exploding.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Nearly a quarter of households now have smart speakers
About four in 10 of those homes have two such devices, according to a recent Nielsen survey.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 1, 2018 -
YouTube makes video ads more actionable, driving 3.5% CTR for Vodafone
New lower-funnel call-to-action features make it easier for customers to find a movie showtime, download an app, book a trip or watch another brand video.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Pizza Hut updates loyalty program for in-store purchases
Hut Rewards now awards two points for every one dollar spent on food, whether it was ordered via phone, in-store or online.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Hilton taps Anna Kendrick to encourage travelers to book direct
The chain is using humor to highlight its new price match guarantee and loyalty program while positioning its booking experience to compete against online travel agencies.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 1, 2018