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The Body Shop uses mobile wallets to power brand campaign
In a new use for mobile wallet passes, the beauty retailer hopes to grow its petition and give its brand image a boost in the process.
By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Airbnb expands into restaurant reservations
Users can now book tables at 650 restaurants across the U.S. without ever leaving the home-sharing services' mobile app or website.
By David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 21, 2017 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.
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Opinion
How to find Facebook's top influencers for better social targeting and engagement
IBB Consulting's Prateek Duble breaks down his firm's analysis of 20 million TV fans on Facebook to identify the most impactful influencers.
By Prateek Duble • Sept. 21, 2017 -
UPDATE: Google plans to acquire HTC assets to strengthen hardware push
The move would position the company to better compete against Apple with products like its Pixel mobile devices.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Google's iOS app update shows off more suggested content
The "People also view" card makes it easy for browsers to swipe through a variety of related articles.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Pandora expands reward-based Video Plus to all advertisers
Rewarded ads have proven to be successful in gaming apps and are starting to expand into streaming content services.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Why Duracell's 6-second spot made YouTube's leaderboard
The bite-sized video uses iconic imagery from the battery brand and complements longer ads.
By David Kirkpatrick , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 20, 2017 -
The North Face launches jacket line with mobile musical tie-in
As users stay active, their smartphone tracks their movements to gradually unlock a new single from Maggie Rogers.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Pinterest adds self-serve tool to Pin Collective influencer network
The update accelerates the process of connecting brands with content creators and might attract smaller advertisers as well.
By David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Study: 40% of Apple users unlikely to use facial ID for payments
Juniper Research found that people still prefer fingerprint sensors and voice recognition.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Opinion
5 ways to boost your text message marketing list
As mobile marketing continues to evolve, focus remains on apps and social media — but SMS is still a vital way to reach customers, according to CodeBroker's Dan Slavin.
By Dan Slavin • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Uber gets caught in another legal scuffle, this time with an agency partner
While the embattled ride-hailing app has sued Dentsu's Fetch, it's facing possible countersuits from affected vendors.
By David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Kate Spade New York guides Paris tours with help from AR and influencers
The luxury brand aims to generate buzz around the opening of its first brick and mortar in the city with a new app.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Google debuts mobile pay app in India using Audio QR tech
Tez handles person-to-person money transfers without the need for near-field communication tech.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 19, 2017 -
MGM enlists emoji-driven contest and Snapchat lenses in first brand campaign
The resorts company aims to make a splash and reach a broader, younger audience via mobile tech and social media.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How the NHL is boosting fan engagement with advanced analytics
The league has worked to improve its statistics platform, creating curated analytics to bolster the fan experience.
By Naomi Eide • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Apple's iOS 11 mobile operating system arrives today
The latest software update boasts an all-new App Store and immersive augmented reality features that brands can harness.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can VR move beyond content marketing into ads and loyalty?
Marketers are now exploring how to create VR ad experiences that aren't disruptive or hard to implement.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Report: Alphabet said to weigh $1B investment in Lyft
Google's parent company grows closer to the ride-hailing app as its relationship with rival Uber breaks down.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Nike debuts connected NBA jersey
Users can tap a chip on the shirt with a smartphone to activate game highlights, stats and shareable GIFs.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Volkswagen enlists Instagram for virtual scavenger hunt
The “Rule the Road” campaign for the 2018 Tiguan features the inflatable gorilla from its TV ads.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Why Amazon's 1-click patent expiring is good news for mobile retail
Shopping could be streamlined across more mobile retailers if the popular functionality is widely adopted.
By Chantal Tode , Robert Williams • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Marie Claire, Mastercard develop app for pop-up store
The app lets users make transactions, book appointments with a stylist and sign up for in-store events.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Lululemon's masculine side; Netflix hits the town; Welch's squeezes Big Food
On deck this week are two different approaches to finding a new voice and an addictive OOH push.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Vitaminwater quenches summer thirsts with interactive vending machines
Visitors received free samples after successfully replicating a pattern of flashing lights on the music-playing machines.
By David Kirkpatrick • Sept. 15, 2017