Walmart sparks social media upset after cutting app-based price-matching

The news that the Savings Catcher program will end on May 14 comes a year after Walmart axed its mobile Scan & Go service.

By Robert Williams • March 19, 2019

Jordan Peele's 'Us' releases first-ever takeover of Spotify's movies hub

The nearly two-hour listening experience includes songs recommended by star Winston Duke and features discussions with writer-director Peele.

By Erica Sweeney • March 19, 2019

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Beyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving

From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.

By Jessica Dumont • March 19, 2019

Uber expands Cargo in-car vending deal to NYC

Free Red Bull energy drinks are being dished out to passengers citywide to promote the service.

By Robert Williams • March 18, 2019

Amazon tests app pop-ups touting private-label goods

Pop-up windows forced mobile users to click through to a lower-cost Amazon product or to close the notice before continuing to shop.

By Robert Williams • March 18, 2019

Microinfluencers outshine celebrities by capturing 40% of brands' spend, study finds

While many consumers have been inspired to purchase by an influencer, most expect brands to be transparent about their partner relationships.

By Erica Sweeney • March 18, 2019

Paris Baguette debuts mobile app with loyalty program

The chain is offering a free coffee or tea to customers who place their first order though the app.

By Robert Williams • March 18, 2019

Report: Snapchat prepares to unveil long-rumored gaming platform

Snap will reportedly launch the gaming service during its first-ever developers conference in Los Angeles on April 4.

By Robert Williams • March 18, 2019

Podcasting turns up the volume as consolidation, mainstream adoption loom

The stage is set for the channel to take a bigger role in media, bringing greater scale, enhanced optimization and promotional opportunities for brands.

By Laura Klepacki • March 18, 2019

AMC Theatres' revamped app lets moviegoers order snacks ahead

The world's biggest theater chain will expand the mobile ordering service nationwide throughout 2019.

By Robert Williams • March 15, 2019

EMarketer: US smartphone usage will grow 3% to 232.8M people this year

IPhone and Android usage will grow in line with the national trend and see little change in market share through 2021.

By Robert Williams • March 15, 2019

Burger King takes on Starbucks with app-based coffee subscription service

BK Café Coffee lets users pay $5 per month — or, "the price of a large cappuccino from Starbucks"— for a daily brew. 

By Peter Adams • March 15, 2019

Miller Lite, Angry Orchard uncap AR-linked bottles

Scannable bottles aim to help the cider brand's mobile users pair beverages with food, while Miller Lite celebrates St. Patrick's Day.

By Robert Williams • March 15, 2019

Facebook loses 2 top executives amid strategy change

The company's chief product officer and the head of WhatsApp depart as its focus shifts to private messaging.

By Robert Williams • March 15, 2019

How Accenture Interactive pairs brands with AR, VR to connect with consumers

At SXSW, the consultancy's digital marketing arm showcased a range of extended reality activations for brands like Disney, Porsche and Kendra Scott.

By Chris Kelly • March 15, 2019

Jackbox Games pilots AdRoll's new AI-powered video solution

The AdRoll Video Ad tool leverages machine learning to determine the optimal bid price for each impression.

By Erica Sweeney • March 15, 2019

Campaign Trail: NFL celebrates 100 years; Del Taco's fry soap; Dua Lipa does 'shoppertainment'

The football league attempts to attract generations of fans, while a taco chain taps the quirky product trend and an Asian e-commerce platform melds online shopping and livestreamed concerts.

By Peter Adams , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • March 15, 2019

Esports ad revenue will exceed $200M by 2020, eMarketer says

In 2019, the number of people in the U.S. who will watch an esports event at least once a month will reach 30.3 million, an 18% increase over last year.

By Erica Sweeney • March 15, 2019

Kroger expands Pinterest tie-up with first-party data ad targeting

A Pinterest push for the Greek yogurt category used Kroger's data for targeting, producing a 53% traffic lift and 15% lower cost per engagement.

By Erica Sweeney • March 15, 2019

NYT: Criminal probe into Facebook entangles smartphone makers

The Times broke news yesterday of a criminal investigation into the social giant, though it's unclear when the proceedings began.

By Peter Adams • March 14, 2019

Report: Apple buys machine-learning startup Laserlike

The deal is the latest indication that Apple is betting on artificial intelligence as it looks to build out services like Siri.

By Robert Williams • March 14, 2019

Febreze drops fresh album of musical ads

"The Freshness" targets fans who like the P&G brand's musical spots that have won attention on social media.

By Robert Williams • March 14, 2019

Betabrand builds customer acquisition strategy around Facebook comments

The brand's creative team analyzes the most common comments each week and responds with GIFs and witty comebacks. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 14, 2019

Google rolls out smart targeting for in-game ads

New segmentation features categorize players and display ads based on the likelihood of targeted users making in-app purchases.

By Robert Williams • March 14, 2019

Lush demos visual search app and fresh 'digital packaging' at SXSW

A mobile-packed activation let guests scan bath products for details like price, ingredients and action videos, while highlighting the brand's broader tech focus.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 14, 2019