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YouTube to soon overtake Facebook as second-most visited site, analysis finds
Google, which owns YouTube, remains the most visited website, though its share has declined with the rise of app use and voice search.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Opinion
Retailers and the blockchain: A brief look at location marketing
Can blockchain, coupled with location-based marketing, bridge into the real world and drive customer engagement? Director of the Location-Based Marketing Association Gary Schwartz weighs in.
By Gary Schwartz • Aug. 9, 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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Pinterest opens its max width ad format to all brands
Adidas tested the format during the World Cup and saw a 12.6% lift in ad awareness.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Airbnb calls off Great Wall sleepover contest following pushback from China
The competition was meant to promote China as a destination and would have featured a gourmet dinner and traditional music at the landmark.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Q&A
Campbell's VP of digital acceleration races against quickly evolving consumers
In an interview with Marketing Dive, Matt Pritchard discussed his team's focus on infusing digital throughout the company's people, processes, partners and platforms at a time of "unprecedented" change.
By Chantal Tode • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Snapchat's user base drops for first time, but revenue is growing
While parent company Snap narrowed losses in Q2 and saw a 44% jump in revenue, the results failed to meet expectations.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Royal Caribbean uses AI to transform vacation photos into music videos
The SoundSeeker tool transforms photos of cruise ship passengers into original, shareable music videos.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 8, 2018 -
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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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 -
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 -
Athleta bucks 'girls in sports' stereotypes with back-to-school push
The brand aims to boost girls' confidence and promote sports leadership in its first campaign targeting young teenagers.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • 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 -
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 -
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 -
Column
Campaign Trail: SunnyD shakes things up; Van Heusen grapples with UFC; funeral ads get banned
A sugary beverage maker looks to win back teen tastes, a fashion label suits up fighters and a funeral price comparison site goes head-to-head with the Transport of London in this week's picks.
By Peter Adams , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • Aug. 3, 2018 -
The North Face debuts mile-high pop-up showroom in Italian Alps
The experience, which is only reachable by foot, launches the brand's Pinnacle Project and showcases jackets and backpacks worn by its athlete ambassadors.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Unilever's Knorr to deliver free meal starter kits in NYC for Farmers Market Week
The brand is also hosting a pop-up farm stand with cooking demonstrations, tastings and giveaways.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Q&A
Hearst's head of influencers on finding the right fit and why women dominate the industry
Brittany Hennessy, the company's first director of influencer strategy, discussed casting talent for Elle, Esquire and Cosmopolitan and what it's like being at the forefront of a burgeoning field.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Kylie Jenner debuts AR lipstick filter on Instagram
The feature lets people try on the seven most popular colors from her cosmetics line.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Cole Haan combats cart abandonment with Messenger chatbot
The footwear brand turned to the messaging platform at a time when chatbot adoption has stalled at 8% among key brands.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 1, 2018
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