Mobile: Page 160
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Voice commerce surges with smart speaker ownership
About one-third of people who have a voice-powered device used it to make a purchase in the past week, a Visa and Pymnts.com study found.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Turner's Adult Swim debuts trippy VR ad for 'Dream Corp LLC'
Multicolored shapes morph around viewers as they explore the 360-degree video with a web browser, smartphone or VR headset.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 23, 2018 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.
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JetBlue's fresh route takes off with New York AR experience
The "OntARio to NYC" app brought a virtual slice of the Big Apple to Southern California with a three-day event and prizes.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Instagram outshines Snapchat as teens' preferred social media platform, Piper Jaffray says
Just 28% of teens reported using Facebook, down from more than 40% two years ago, according to the semi-annual survey of teen preferences.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 23, 2018 -
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Comic Dive: Portalgeist
As smart speakers reach 25% of U.S. homes, devices that include screens, such as Facebook's recently announced Portal, are growing more popular. Should consumers fear for their privacy?
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Oct. 23, 2018 -
P&G reports strong sales growth, despite cutting marketing spend by 6%
One of the world's largest advertisers reported $130 million in savings, about the same as last quarter, from cutting back on media, agency and production costs.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Chipotle promises year of free 'booritos' in Instagram costume contest
Fans can vote for the "Boorito Champion" through the chain's Instagram Story on Nov. 1.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Google adds reviews to Maps app, putting pressure on restaurants
The search engine surpassed other review sites when mobile overtook desktop in searches last year.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Sony deals blockchain trading cards to boost 'Goosebumps 2'
The movie studio partnered with Greenfence to create authentic crypto collectibles for the Halloween film.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Foot Locker transforms Nike sneaker drop into AR treasure hunt
Fans who unlocked geotargeted clues around Los Angeles won early access to the LeBron 16 King "Court Purple" shoes.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How to create memorable experiential campaigns during the holidays
Activations can now be amplified by social media, but brands should think carefully about AR, VR and other trends.
By Shane Schick • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Reese's, K9 Advantix top YouTube's 6-second ad leaderboard
Most of the spots were created specifically for the short format, while the 2017 list was comprised of longer ads shortened into "bumper ads."
By Robert Williams • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why it's no longer 'Facebook or nothing' for holiday mobile ads
As mobile shopping grows, savvy marketers can't simply stick with what worked last year if they want to connect with smartphone users during the crucial holiday season.
By Kayla Matthews and Chantal Tode • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Ford taps Bryan Cranston for new campaign betting on brand loyalists
The work is the automaker's first with Wieden+Kennedy, and looks to deepen existing customer relationship through offerings like new loyalty rewards via the FordPass mobile app.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 21, 2018 -
AmEx, PayPal deepen ties with cross-platform features
Cardholders can pay with rewards points, PayPal or Venmo from the AmEx app and add their card data directly to a mobile wallet.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Study: 52% of Gen Z males prefer nontraditional sports
The cohort reports being frustrated that traditional sports are overloaded with marketing messages.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 19, 2018 -
EMarketer: Mobile ad spend set to trump all traditional media by 2020
Ad dollars will follow audiences that are abandoning cable TV in favor of mobile streaming alternatives.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Subway drafts NBA players for trivia challenge on Instagram
Los Angeles Clippers' Boban Marjanović and Tobias Harris hosted the first weekly match that aims to boost the sandwich chain's loyalty program.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Adidas drops new shoe in Instagram Stories music video
The video for the shoe line aims to reach a mobile audience of early adopters of fresh styles and trends.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Lufthansa's AI-powered ad campaign personalizes travel experiences
Created with IBM Watson, the ad answers general airline questions and provides travel content for 15 European destinations.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Jägermeister's AR Tarot deck serves Snapchatters their 'cocktail fate'
Scanning a Snapcode on branded bottles in bars or stores unlocks the "Divine the Darke" experience.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Sprint sells off mobile ad arm to InMobi
The acquisition of Pinsight could help advertisers refine their targeting on mobile devices, as the deal gives InMobi the exclusive right to Sprint subscriber data.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Denny's taps CRM platform Punchh to boost customer engagement
Data from the chain's tablets, POS and online ordering systems will be integrated with the cloud-based tool to boost loyalty and support personalized relationships with diners.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Jimmy John's to test mobile, tap-and-go payments
The sandwich chain is piloting technology that will integrate its POS system with online transactions to offer quick in-store service and delivery.
By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Facebook takes aim at clickbait, exaggerated and 'spammy' ads
Ads with low-quality characteristics will have reduced distribution in the Facebook ad auction or won't be approved.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 18, 2018
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