Spotify expands self-serve ad platform worldwide

As part of the global expansion, the platform updated its interest-based and real-time ad targeting and expanded its menu of calls to action.​

By Robert Williams • April 9, 2020

Snapchat supports COVID-19 relief with AR Lens

The augmented reality feature lets people scan a dollar bill or other currency to donate to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 relief fund.

By Robert Williams • April 8, 2020

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Chinese mobile users delay buying 5G phones, study says

Uncertainties about COVID-19 have dampened plans for big-ticket purchases, signaling how the pandemic may dent global 5G adoption this year.

By Robert Williams • April 8, 2020

CNN acquires Canopy, maker of personalized news app Tonic

The deal comes as the cable news network has reportedly been working on a fresh digital content platform.

By Dianna Christie • April 8, 2020

Quibi hits only 300K downloads on first day

According to Sensor Tower, the total was a fraction of the 4 million downloads Disney+ racked up on its release day in November.

By Robert Williams • April 8, 2020

Moviebill, Regal debut AR game as COVID-19 keeps theaters closed

The companies plan to release immersive games and entertainment for mobile users throughout the summer.

By Robert Williams • April 8, 2020

Consumers aren't adopting mobile wallets, even during the pandemic

Mobile wallets accounted for a small portion of eligible transactions, despite the coronavirus outbreak, according to a PYMNTS.com report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2020

Trojan asks consumers to slide into its Twitter DMs

Touting the joys of staying home during the pandemic, the condom brand is giving away products on Twitter and is sponsoring a Spotify playlist.

By Robert Williams • April 7, 2020

Buffalo Wild Wings sponsors H-O-R-S-E matchup on Twitch

The livestreamed competition is the first in a series that the restaurant chain plans for its Twitch channel.

By Robert Williams • April 7, 2020

Foursquare merges with location data rival Factual

While COVID-19 currently limits people's movements, the combined companies will be well positioned for growth when the pandemic subsides and people return to everyday activities.

By Robert Williams • April 7, 2020

Pepsi sponsors global celebrity-filled streaming special for COVID-19 relief

The company will donate marketing expertise and resources, including reallocating paid media and leveraging its agencies, for the April 18 event.

By Dianna Christie • April 7, 2020

Pandora, Xfinity write mixtapes for 'Trolls World Tour' streaming debut

Xfinity customers who use its X1 platform for on-demand content can use voice commands​ to access the custom music.

By Robert Williams • April 7, 2020

GoPro launches #HomePro challenge as COVID-19 keeps people inside

The maker of action sports cameras is urging people to share creative photos and videos on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Facebook.

By Robert Williams • April 6, 2020

Report: Apple software update hints at expansion of search ads

The new Search Ads Campaign Management API may let marketers place search ads outside the App Store.

By Robert Williams • April 6, 2020

WHO enlists virtual influencer for COVID-19 prevention campaign

CGI personality Knox Frost is helping to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

By Robert Williams • April 6, 2020

Brands recalibrate to community-building during quarantine

Social distancing mandates upended in-person activations, leading brands like Chipotle to get creative with cultivating connections online. But can they sustain momentum once the pandemic subsides?

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • April 6, 2020

Zoom CEO admits 'missteps,' wants company to become security-first

The company's overnight popularity put its flaws under a microscope.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 6, 2020

Report: YouTube plans 'Shorts' video-sharing feature to challenge TikTok

In a feed akin to ByteDance's service, the feature will show user-created videos and be within YouTube's mobile app.

By Robert Williams • April 3, 2020

Russell Stover readies GIFs, Instagram 'bunny hunt' for Easter

"The Great Bunny Hunt" will challenge people to find chocolate bunnies hidden in photos for a chance to win a year of free candy.

By Robert Williams • April 3, 2020

Snapchat user engagement for app ads jumps during pandemic

Overall usage is up, but is difficult to monetize as many advertisers suspend or cancel campaigns amid widespread store closures and layoffs.

By Robert Williams • April 3, 2020

T-Mobile offers free Quibi to select wireless plans

The wireless carrier wants to boost its value for customers as rivals like AT&T and Verizon tout free content offerings from their respective media companies.

By Robert Williams • April 3, 2020

Huawei adds Discover.film streaming app to 100M smartphones

The streaming platform last month saw a 220% lift in viewership as the coronavirus pandemic boosts demand for short films.

By Robert Williams • April 2, 2020

Michelob Ultra 'trick shot' challenge raises money for COVID-19 relief

Brooks Koepka announced the effort in which the beer brand will donate $1 to United Way for every indoor golfing video posted on Twitter.

By Robert Williams • April 2, 2020

Snapchat brings Stories to other apps

By integrating with App Stories, developers can let users post disappearing messages from Snapchat​ without needing specialized coding expertise.

By Robert Williams • April 1, 2020

Apple buys Dark Sky weather app, shuts down Android version

The hyperlocal weather app isn't accepting new signups for its API, which will continue to operate through the end of 2020.

By Robert Williams • April 1, 2020