Travel Texas boosts tourist visits 25% with 360-degree mobile ads

Ads from the tourist agency saw engagement rates 4.5 times the average for a mobile interstitial.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 6, 2019

Panera cooks up mobile-only AR ads that let viewers play with their food

The unit intends to bring more transparency to menu offerings by breaking down nutritional facts and ingredients.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 5, 2019

EMarketer: CTV media spending will soar 38% to $7B this year

Ad measurement will be a significant hurdle to supporting future ad growth, especially as a slew of new services debut.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 5, 2019

Toys 'R' Us Canada guides Snapchatters through maple leaf portal into virtual store

The toy retailer is integrating its holiday catalog with Snapchat's AR features to showcase gifts.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 5, 2019

Johnnie Walker adds 'sensorial dynamism' to visual identity

The update to the brand's "Keep Walking" campaign includes a Cocktail Grocer display at cultural festivals where attendees can sample popular local fare.

By Barry Levine • Nov. 5, 2019

Axe debuts gaming-themed campaign for 'League of Legends' showdown

"What's Your Move?" includes a 30-second spot of a talking can, AR dance cam and RFID scavenger hunt at the championship events in Madrid and Paris.

By Barry Levine • Nov. 5, 2019

Burger King boosts 'Call of Duty' Twitch event with Grubhub delivery

Inspired by the Burger Town restaurant that appears in the hit video game, the fast food chain is offering free delivery from Grubhub.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 5, 2019

UK retailer Selfridges breaks holiday marketing tradition with edgy short film

"Future Fantasy" aims to contrast with typically sweet seasonal efforts and features ambassadors like the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 4, 2019

Betabrand begins livestreaming product drops

The online retailer now lets customers comment and react to its latest styles while they shop.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 4, 2019

TikTok helps brands join in by integrating third-party apps

Share to TikTok will help creators distribute content among the platform's 800 million users, including 500 million in China.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 4, 2019

No, the future of streaming is not bundled

A flurry of platform launches coupled with murmurs of ad-supported content have some experts speculating that the future looks a lot like the cable bundling past, writes Branded Entertainment Network's Ricky Ray Butler.

By Ricky Ray Butler • Nov. 4, 2019

Comic Dive: Halloween Hangover

Halloween isn't just for candy brands, as Budweiser, Burger King and Jägermeister get in on the fun. Now, marketers everywhere must pivot and ready their holiday campaigns.

By John Hazard • Nov. 1, 2019

Mobile brand hubs, audio identities will power 2020 trends, report says

Some brands are dabbling with sonic logos, branded podcasts and audio AR to connect with consumers who increasingly use voice-based platforms.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 1, 2019

United Airlines, Airbnb drive interaction with YouTube's direct-response ads

A new ranking of the top direct-response video ads on YouTube reveals that the travel industry saw the highest engagement, with three travel brands featured.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 1, 2019

Trustpilot's first consumer campaign features drag performer Honey Davenport

The effort leans into the divisiveness in American culture and shows how people are united by the desire to review the businesses they interact with.

By Barry Levine • Nov. 1, 2019

Haribo debuts all-gummy video series for IGTV 'micro-bingers'

Chewy Channel features stop-motion animated shows whose entire seasons can be watched in five minutes.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 1, 2019

Report: Walmart considers Vudu sale as it tries to focus on core business

Until recently, the on-demand video service seemed to be a central part of the retailer's bid to build a larger media network.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2019

AB InBev's Babe picked as official wine of NFL

This is the first campaign from the canned wine brand, which the beverage giant acquired in full last summer.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 31, 2019

Mucinex dares TikTok users to share their 'sickest' Halloween looks

The cough medicine wants people to share their before-and-after looks as they defy colds and prepare to party.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 31, 2019

AR tops list of tech that makes users view a brand as innovative, study says

Chatbots, AI, facial recognition and cryptocurrency are less likely to drive perception of a brand's know-how.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 31, 2019

App Annie: Snapchat, Twitch, Wish top Gen Z's prized platforms

The world's first entirely mobile generation possesses unrivaled social media fluency, making them more guarded about sharing their personal lives online.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 30, 2019

Airbnb teams with The Dodo on animal-related travel experiences

In one example, people visiting Arizona can hike with Penni the dog, a popular animal from The Dodo media brand.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 30, 2019

Ketel One sponsors season 2 of Adam Rippon's YouTube series

During each episode of "Break the Ice," the Olympic skater and his guest will take a break from the rink to drink Ketel One martinis.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 30, 2019

How to navigate social video's growth spurt

YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and newcomer TikTok offer a breadth of video opportunities, but each has distinct user habits and requires unique strategies for capturing attention.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 30, 2019

NBCUniversal rolls out shoppable ad unit

Now out of beta testing with brands including Lacoste and Walmart, the format generated conversions that were 30% greater than e-commerce benchmarks.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2019