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Google Search upgrades AR and Lens features
The tech giant showed how New Balance let mobile users virtually try on shoes after searching for them online as part of its I/O developer conference.
By Robert Williams • May 8, 2019 -
Google Chrome blocks cross-site cookies, fingerprinting in latest privacy push
Browsers will be able to embrace first-party cookies for saving site preferences while turning off third-party cookies that follow them across the web.
By Dianna Christe • May 8, 2019 -
Trendline
What you need to know about data in marketing
The pressure on marketers is only intensifying to master data and analytics capabilities that can strengthen personalization and foster loyalty.
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Deep Dive
How will in-game advertising change as Google, Facebook, Snap and Apple level up?
Several forces brought mobile-first companies into gaming in a bigger way this year, potentially creating new opportunities for marketers.
By Robert Williams • May 8, 2019 -
L'Oréal extends personalization push with DTC at-home hair color brand
Color&Co aims to take the guesswork out of selecting the right shade through live video consultations and application tutorials tailored to each customer.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 8, 2019 -
Google Maps app trials crowdsourced images of restaurant dishes
A new mobile feature aggregates photos of meals from submissions and reviews to match an image to a menu offering.
By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2019 -
Study: Influencers, social media ads drive direct sales while voice lags
Data security concerns and difficulty comparing products hinder growth in voice-powered shopping.
By Robert Williams • May 7, 2019 -
EMarketer: Programmatic video ad spend accelerates on strength in CTV, OTT
A boost in programmatic spending on connected TV, over-the-top video and social video ads caused the researcher to revise a previous forecast.
By Barry Levine • May 7, 2019 -
'Pokémon Go' adds in-game features to promote 'Detective Pikachu' movie
With estimated global revenue rising 15% to $65 million in April, the mobile game is making a comeback ahead of the film's premiere.
By Robert Williams • May 7, 2019 -
PepsiCo increased cost efficiency by 28% with blockchain test
While the effort shows promise for the distributed ledger technology's ability to drive down digital media costs, other recent tests produced mixed results.
By Barry Levine • May 7, 2019 -
Report: Google tests shoppable recommendations in YouTube videos
Nike and Ulta Beauty reportedly have tested the ad unit that lets shoppers buy from the Google Express marketplace, unnamed sources told The Information.
By Robert Williams • May 6, 2019 -
Study: Smartwatch sales jump 48% on Apple's market strength
Set apart from rivals with a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, the Apple Watch maintained its 36% worldwide market share.
By Robert Williams • May 6, 2019 -
Liberty Mutual tests car-scented ads to sell insurance
Because smells help memory formation, the expectation is that car shoppers will be reminded of Liberty during test drives.
By Dianna Christe • May 6, 2019 -
NBCUniversal tunes into commerce with ShoppableTV
Viewers can scan televised QR codes to be directed to a brand's website to make a purchase.
By Robert Williams • May 6, 2019 -
J&J shares YouTube successes after growing spend on the platform by 250%
Alison Lewis, CMO of the company's consumer brands division, spoke at YouTube's NewFronts presentation about using the platform for informing new product development.
By Peter Adams • May 3, 2019 -
Meredith showcases digital programming lineup targeting women
A weekly online video show hosted by Katie Couric and several IGTV series were highlighted in the publisher's NewFronts presentation.
By Barry Levine • May 3, 2019 -
Cars.com extends Tinder-like services to match salespeople, potential customers
Salespeople who have already been matched through the new tech tool reported an 89% higher close rate than they saw previously.
By Barry Levine • May 3, 2019 -
Target, Walmart envision radically different futures for their growing media businesses
The big-box rivals both made their NewFronts debuts this year, but their pitches to advertisers largely reinforced the divide in their audiences and brand positioning.
By Peter Adams • May 3, 2019 -
Unilever tests voice-powered ads on Spotify
By saying "Play now" when prompted by a commercial from personal care brand Axe, listeners can hear a curated music playlist that includes ads.
By Robert Williams • May 3, 2019 -
Digitas unveils AR app to celebrate 50th anniversary of moon landing
Created for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, the app aims to immerse the smartphone generation in the president's vision for the moon landing.
By Robert Williams • May 3, 2019 -
Inside Hulu's pitch to drive half of revenue from 'nondisruptive and nontraditional' ads
At the NewFronts, the platform detailed "viewer-first" product innovations like a format catered to binge watching and Easter Egg-like deals hidden among streaming content.
By Peter Adams • May 2, 2019 -
Denny's promotes brand revamp in multicultural push
In addition to its tech-focused overhaul geared toward millennials, a new multimedia campaign will target African-American and Hispanic diners.
By Lauren Manning • May 2, 2019 -
Google readies auto-delete feature to erase user location data, web history
New privacy features are a change from Google's current system that requires users to delete the information manually or to turn it off entirely.
By Robert Williams • May 2, 2019 -
Ad fraud losses drop 11% as more attempts are caught, ANA report says
Most fraud is expected to be stopped before it is paid for in 2019, according to the new report done in partnership with White Ops.
By Barry Levine • May 2, 2019 -
Pokémon Pass app trades virtual rewards for Target visits
Players who visit select stores can scan a QR code with their smartphone to claim in-game creatures.
By Robert Williams • May 2, 2019 -
Verizon updates rewards program to give points every month
Customers can use credits toward discounts on a smartphone, tickets to live events and to shop at Starbucks, Amazon and Uber.
By Robert Williams • May 1, 2019
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