Hermes packs AR video messaging into parcel delivery

Customers of the U.K. delivery company can record a personal message that recipients activate with a smartphone.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 27, 2019

Apple tests promotional discounts on app subscriptions

Mobile marketers will be able to offer discounts and promotions to existing or lapsed app subscribers.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 26, 2019

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Oral-B connects AI-powered toothbrush to mobile apps for personalized tips

The device works with apps like Oral-B Funzone and the Disney Magic-Timer to help kids develop better brushing habits.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 26, 2019

BMW sponsors 6-episode podcast series for foodies

Restaurant reviewer The Infatuation and The New York Times' branded content studio will help to highlight cities' cultures and promote a new car model.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 26, 2019

Caesars, DraftKings ink multi-state deal as online gaming, sports betting heat up

DraftKings will promote Caesars as its official casino partner in the states where the two companies collaborate as part of the partnership. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 26, 2019

Sprint to launch 5G in 9 cities this year

The news, which was announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, comes as Sprint advocates for its proposed merger with T-Mobile.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 26, 2019

Contactless ticketing to jump 3x by 2023, study finds

Public transportation is expected to drive most of the growth, particularly among urban consumers.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 26, 2019

What's behind the rise in retailer loyalty program revamps?

Companies from Nordstrom to J. Crew have invested in loyalty programs. Some removed barriers, others added them, but the changes all say something about the strategy.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2019

MedMen details US cannabis history in short film directed by Spike Jonze

The campaign includes what MedMen claims is the first-ever TV commercial for a marijuana dispensary, along with connected TV and podcast integrations.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 26, 2019

Study: 75% of consumers want more rewarded content like videos, surveys

Apps are the preferred way to access loyalty program information for 66% of consumers, and interest is growing in channels like smart speakers.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 26, 2019

Microsoft, Samsung, Nokia and others join AT&T's 5G incubator

The wireless carrier looks to bring together app developers, content creators, device makers and network vendors.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 25, 2019

Connected TV ad impressions jump 193% in 2018, study finds

In Q4, premium publishers ran more than half of their impressions on CTV platforms, a 154% year-over-year jump, per Extreme Reach.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019

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

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

Study: Mobile powers 76% of large fashion retailers' web visits

Just 6% of traffic comes from paid placements on social media, personalization tech firm Nosto found.

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

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

Baskin-Robbins sees 12% lift in store visits from Spotify ads

The ice cream chain matched 430,000 U.S. store visits to an audio ad via new measurement partner Placed.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 21, 2019