Google rolls out video for Showcase ads, shoppable images ahead of holidays

The new features aim to help marketers expand their reach during the holiday shopping season, when 61% of consumers say they're open to buying from new retailers.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 13, 2018

7-Eleven rolls out Apple Pay, Google Pay to all US stores

As its tech expansion continues, the convenience chain will soon accept mobile payments from the primary wallet apps in all 8,000 domestic stores.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 13, 2018

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Apple brings advanced tech to more users with iPhone X refresh

Larger screens, better cameras and cutting-edge tech like Face ID and AR could be a boon for app developers.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 13, 2018

97% of consumers expect brands to use technology responsibly, but focus on innovation, study says

The halo effect that's shielded digital tech from some negative blowback as its influence has grown may be weakening, putting pressure on brands to think more ethically.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 13, 2018

Hyundai sees 33% jump in brand awareness with YouTube's vertical video ads

The newly launched format fills up a mobile screen in the video app, similar to what Snapchat and Instagram already offer. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 13, 2018

Gartner L2: As Amazon ad budgets grow, leading brands use more nuanced strategies

The analysis of efforts by Levi's and others reveals several best practices while new data from Marin Software says 62% of marketers aren't advertising on the platform.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 13, 2018

Study: Mobile commerce to overtake e-commerce by 2019

Click-and-collect and mobile order-ahead are encouraging consumers to shift their purchasing online, 451 Research said.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 12, 2018

Sacramento Kings is early adopter of RCS messaging for customer service

As brands look to engage customers via mobile messaging, RCS could help wireless carriers better compete against Facebook Messenger and Apple Business Chat.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 12, 2018

Häagen-Dazs tests geotargeted, on-demand delivery

The General Mills brand's app lets customers order ice cream to their exact location and track deliveries in real time.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 11, 2018

Adobe: Smart speaker ownership set to hit 48% after the holidays

While shopping is gradually gaining traction, music listening remains the most popular activity on voice-enabled devices.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 11, 2018

Hyundai, Enterprise invest in transportation search app Migo

The Seattle startup has 80,000 users and aims to be the "Netflix of transportation."

By Robert Williams • Sept. 11, 2018

Hennessy taps Ridley Scott for 'epic visual journey' promoting new luxury cognac

The iconic director's first commercial in 15 years will be supported by a series of immersive 3D ads that convey each of the spirit's flavor notes.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 11, 2018

Verizon's Oath consolidates ad tech as CEO Tim Armstrong reportedly plans his exit

Oath has struggled to monetize Verizon's user base, with senior executives disagreeing about ad strategy, according to The Wall Street Journal.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 10, 2018

Lamps Plus cuts bounce rates by 22% with personalized landing pages

Working with vendor Certona, the brand was able to improve performance with popular channels like Google's product listing advertisements. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 10, 2018

Study: Popular iPhone apps quietly share location with data monetization firms

Many apps reportedly send precise information about tens of millions of mobile devices while providing "little or no mention" of the activity to users. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 10, 2018

Blockchain's ascendance in marketing hits hurdles — but the delay could be temporary

Big names, including Unilever and AB InBev, are dabbling with the distributed ledger technology. But the year has been in some ways quieter than many might have expected following an early explosion of interest.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 10, 2018

TomTom offers free mobile mapping data as Google Maps raises prices

Small businesses that want to add store locator maps or real-time traffic information to their apps could benefit the most. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 10, 2018

Can Katzenberg's NewTV crack the code for mobile video where others have failed?

Verizon's Go90 and Vivendi's Studio+ are the latest in a long line of failed mobile streaming platforms. Now, NewTV aims to master short-form, mobile content with a Hollywood approach.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2018

Amazon Go is headed to New York City

This is the company's sixth store overall and the third to be located outside of Seattle.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 10, 2018

Apple finalizes Shazam takeover, says app will be ad-free

Weeks after a commission determined that the acquisition won't harm competition in the digital music streaming market, Apple makes the deal official.

By Robert Williams • Updated Sept. 24, 2018

As consumers go digital, Hershey makes e-commerce a priority

Executives at the candy and snack company said online sales are riddled with challenges, including spurring impulse buys and shipping chocolate during the hot summer.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 7, 2018

Fox invests $100M in video-game streaming startup Caffeine

The media giant aims to take on Amazon's Twitch in streaming games, esports tournaments and live concerts.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 6, 2018

Michelob Ultra hosts interactive workout experience to promote new fitness festival

Participants had the collective goal of filling virtual glasses of beer to unlock the flow of Michelob Ultra. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 6, 2018

Amazon adds a third Amazon Go store in Seattle

The e-tailer quickly opened a third location of its cashierless convenience store in Seattle just days after opening its second location.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 5, 2018

Study: YouTube, Netflix videos slowed by wireless carriers

Verizon and AT&T throttled mobile data speeds most frequently, according to research from Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 5, 2018