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Rice Krispies Treats introduces Braille 'love notes,' recordable boxes
Special heart-shaped packaging comes as part of the marketer's partnership with the National Federation of the Blind.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Facebook revamps Pages to emphasize local businesses
The update arrives as Facebook becomes the third-most popular way for U.S. mobile users to browse the internet.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 7, 2018 -
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Digiday: Amazon to consolidate disparate ad businesses into single platform
Combining branding, content, product creation, merchandising and advertising in a centralized hub could make it easier for marketers to see the traffic on their products and where it originates.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Amazon now lets Alexa users shop for delivery from Whole Foods
This comes as questions arise around just how strong consumers' interest is in voice shopping.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Gwynnie Bee calls on Alexa for voice-powered unboxing
Alexa takes shoppers on a choose-your-own adventure while opening a subscription box of clothing.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Facebook asks banks to share customer data to boost Messenger engagement, WSJ reports
With one bank reportedly withdrawing from the talks over privacy concerns, the company may have a trust issue that could impact its ability to innovate.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Red Bull, Swarovski test Kik's cryptocurrency rewards app
Mobile users receive digital tokens for answering brands' survey questions, which can be redeemed for gift cards and items from companies like Domino's and Nike.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Cars.com plays matchmaker with new AI-powered vehicle search platform
The launch is supported by a campaign riffing on ads for dating websites and includes a partnership with Tinder, which the platform emulates.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Google will remove blanket exclusion from mobile app ads
The search giant is making it easier to target by device while adjusting how in-app ads are excluded from campaigns.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Starbucks partners with NYSE owner on bitcoin startup
It's not yet clear whether customers can use the digital currency at coffee chains through the Bakkt deal.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How Poshmark made $1B off the 'social mall'
The mobile marketplace is performing well in apparel, but could the temptation to expand make it just another Etsy?
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Study: VR, voice assistants aren't must-haves for in-store shoppers
High-tech features in retail stores aren't important to 48% of consumers, Bazaarvoice found.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Opinion
Stopping influencer fraud: Who, what and where to look for signs of trouble
More than 11% of engagement on influencer-sponsored posts on Instagram last year were from fraudulent accounts. Captiv8's Krishna Subramanian lays out tips for detecting red flags and ensuring brands get what they paid for.
By Krishna Subramanian • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Ticketmaster brings digital ticketing to all 32 NFL teams
Fans can win a pair of season tickets for the team of their choice by entering a contest on Instagram or Twitter.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Facebook intensifies search for new CMO, Ad Age reports
Current marketing chief Gary Briggs announced plans to resign in January, but will stay with the embattled company until a replacement is found.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 6, 2018 -
IHOP's burger sales jumped 4x following controversial name-change stunt
Company officials also claim "IHOb" led to 36 billion earned media impressions and helped the brand reach more than 4 billion people via social media.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Opinion
Hey Siri, how can marketers use voice to drive loyalty and engagement?
Despite the recent boom in brands integrating the tech into their marketing mix, voice is largely ignored when it comes to loyalty and promotion strategies, HelloWorld's Mike Puffer writes.
By Mike Puffer • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Starbucks, Alibaba partner on delivery service, virtual stores in China
The Chinese e-commerce giant is creating an online management hub to integrate and deliver consistent Starbucks experiences across digital platforms.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Facebook brings playable ads to the news feed
Playable ads let users experiment with a game before downloading it from an app store.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Google advertisers can now access mobile inventory on Unity games
The partnership expands Google's reach into mobile gaming at a time when Facebook is also ramping up in this area.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Jell-O teams with DreamworksTV on animated series for YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
"The Jell-O Wobz" encourages self-esteem and imagination while promoting the marketer's line of edible toys.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Chase ATMs go mobile for cardless cash withdrawals
Customers can hold their smartphones near a scanner on the machine and enter a PIN to withdraw money at 15,000 ATMs.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Apple will cease affiliate payments for app referrals
Independent app reviewers will lose a key source of revenue on October 1.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Ikea refreshes marketing with experiential, digital push and fewer print catalogs
Pop-ups in New York City and Chicago, along with a giant digital catalog in larger urban areas, celebrate the Swedish retailer's 75th anniversary.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Telecom companies jostle for 5G leadership months away from expected rollout
Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon all said on earnings calls that they'd be leading the way on the tech.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2018
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