Consumers turn to mobile card services to manage finances

Over half of shoppers use the features in part because they can instantly freeze their cards and receive texts about potential fraud, per a PYMNTS.com report.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 25, 2019

Facebook collects sensitive personal data from apps, The Wall Street Journal reports

The social giant said it ordered apps to stop sharing the user information and may take additional action against noncompliant apps.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 25, 2019

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Consumer Packaged Goods

If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.  

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Arsenal FC teams with Fantastec on blockchain collectibles app

The U.K. soccer club is letting users of the Swap app buy, collect and trade digital cards that unlock rewards and exclusive content. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 25, 2019

As an era of self-regulation ends, marketers fear uncharted, risky waters for data privacy

"For many companies, if you get this wrong, you could very well be out of business," the ANA's Dan Jaffe told Marketing Dive about the upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 25, 2019

P&G plans physical business incubator as part of Ventures initiative

The CPG giant is partnering with Los Angeles-based brand foundry and venture investor M13 as part of the effort. 

By Peter Adams , Erica Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019

Google adds video to responsive display campaigns

The company also unveiled a new combinations report and ad strength offering to help advertisers determine their campaign performance. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019

SMBs see most marketing potential in Alexa, survey finds

However, 38% of small- and medium-sized businesses said they don't do any kind of marketing with voice platforms.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 22, 2019

Apple, Goldmans Sachs to issue joint credit card with Wallet app features

In-app features including financial planning tools like setting budgets, tracking rewards and managing credit balances will be offered. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 22, 2019

Study: US will lead Asia, Europe on 5G

Analysis by Cisco found 9% of mobile data connections in North America by 2022 will run on 5G, compared to 4% in Asia and 6.5% in Western Europe.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 22, 2019

Wendy's plans to expand delivery to 80% of locations in 2019

The company expects to spend an additional $25 million on digital platforms, and hired Accenture to accelerate development.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 22, 2019

Report: Pinterest secretly files for IPO, seeks $12B market value

A successful IPO is likely to be followed by investments in building out the platform's offerings for marketers. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 22, 2019

Marriott tests new pod format around Oscars to drive interest in Bonvoy

The streamlined rewards program, which follows a massive cyberattack on the hotel chain's Starwood reservation system, has reportedly caused some confusion among consumers to date. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 22, 2019

'Batman' AR/VR experience highlights potential of 5G

AT&T, Ericsson, Intel and Warner Bros. partnered to showcase how next-generation mobile tech will transform entertainment.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 21, 2019

Samsung readies 5G version of Galaxy S10 smartphones

The electronics giant added reverse wireless charging and Bixby routines while keeping the headphone jack.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 21, 2019

WPP teams with Waze on in-car ads

The platform's ads have "obvious opportunities" for quick-service restaurants, gas stations and retailers, according to the holding group.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 21, 2019

Sleep Number pilots interactive Hulu ad unit that links video, email marketing

Created with BrightLine, the commercials allow viewers to request offers from advertisers, which are sent to the email they have connected to their account.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 21, 2019

Delivery mobile app market to hit $16.6B in 2023, report says

Allied Market Research predicts that the global segment is expected to grow at an annual rate of close to 30%, driven by rising internet penetration, standard of living and mobile usage. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 20, 2019

L'Oréal taps AI for skin diagnostics

The beauty company developed the technology based on 15 years of scientific research into how skin ages.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 20, 2019

Apple, Samsung, Fitbit, Fossil will lose smartwatch share, study says

The combined market share for the "big four" will slide to 47% of smartwatch shipments by 2023 as new rivals emerge, according to Juniper Research.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 20, 2019

Tide plots nationwide ambitions for mobile on-demand laundry service

Tide Cleaners targets urban areas, high-traffic retail locations and college campuses, with consumers able to leave instructions and receive updates through a dedicated app. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 20, 2019

Report: TikTok tests native video ads that point to websites

The ad was spotted in a video clip labeled "Sponsored" from retailer Specialized Bikes.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 19, 2019

USA Today debuts AR feature for Oscar-nominated designers

"Oscars AR: The costumes and creators" gives audiences a close-up look at designs from nominated films.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 19, 2019

Report: Apple buys Pullstring to support voice-powered app development

The acquisition is another sign of Apple's plans to take on Amazon and Google in the burgeoning market for voice-powered apps and smart speakers.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 19, 2019

Norwegian Air lands 170% lower cost-per-booking with machine learning

The tech targeted users in select U.S. flight locations who were determined to be most likely to engage with an ad and book a flight.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 19, 2019

PwC's CMO on reorganizing, diversity and why it's critical to master tech

In an interview with Marketing Dive, Matt Lieberman also dished on realigning his team around an integrated, agency-like model, AI and putting clients back at the center of business strategies. 

By Dianna Christe • Feb. 19, 2019