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MTV's 'The Real World' gets second life on Facebook Watch
The reboot is Facebook's latest move to build out its video streaming service with original programming.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Dunkin' kicks off Halloween costume contest on Instagram
The coffee chain will award $1,000 and a year of free coffee to the winner of its #DunkinDressUpContest.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 18, 2018 -
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Burger King concocts Halloween sandwich that's 'clinically proven' to create nightmares
The brand conducted a sleep study to prove the Nightmare King stirs up bad dreams, and captured the research in found footage-style video.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Most diners order delivery through restaurants, not third-party apps
Despite the boom of companies like Postmates and Uber Eats, 53% of people still order food directly from brands' app or website.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Facebook denies fresh claims that it sat on faulty video metrics info
The social network knew about viewability errors for more than a year before publicly copping to them in the fall of 2016, according to new allegations in an ongoing California lawsuit.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Retailers' digital ad spend to reach nearly $6B from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, survey says
During the shopping holidays, retailers plan to direct 35% of their spend to Google search and display, 18% to Facebook and 15% to Amazon.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Sears grabbed just 0.7% of retail click share over the past year, analysis finds
As the retailer files for bankruptcy, Adthena revealed how Amazon, Overstock and Zappos beat the company on its own search terms.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Pinterest pushes into mobile shopping with updated Pins, iOS shortcuts
Revamped features boosted clicks on products to retail sites by 40% last quarter.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Facebook Portal data could be used for ad targeting
Despite initial denials, the social media giant told Recode that details on app usage and calls could inform targeting elsewhere.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Comcast livestreams 'paranormal investigation' on Twitter to promote Wi-Fi
"Project Dead Zone" asked Twitter users to help a team of faux investigators navigate a haunted mansion ahead of Halloween.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Google Shopping Actions wins over Best Buy, Sephora, Nike
The tech company adds products from three of the biggest names in retail to its streamlined search-and-buy capability.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Verizon drives Fios signups with scannable Amazon Prime Now bags
Customers who order goods can scan a QR code to win $5 credit and see if Verizon's mobile service is offered in their area.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Inside Starbucks' secretive, ad-free Facebook community for fall enthusiasts
The Leaf Rakers Society, now at over 26,000 members, has become a powerful tool for peer-to-peer recommendations around seasonal products like the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
UNTUCKit adds mobile checkout to its in-store experience
The clothing retailer has a history of mobile tech advances, including RFID and beacons in stores.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Mercedes' Instagram contest helps fans fulfill their bucket lists
The carmaker will use the A-Class sedan to help winners cross off things they want to do before "kicking the bucket."
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Kantar: Spirit Halloween dominates paid search ahead of the holiday
The seasonal retailer was the most clicked-on advertiser for Halloween-centric keywords from Sept. 1 to Oct. 9, the analysis found.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 16, 2018 -
In-app ads can raise campaign ROI by 41%, survey says
Three quarters of brands have asked their media agencies to buy in-app ad placements due to their favorable metrics.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2018 -
USA Today boosts metrics with mobile web redesign
Faster page load times and a uniform look increased readers' average time spent on the site by 28% since last year.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2018 -
CVS unveils 360-degree ad for new 'shop in shop' beauty space
Clickable hotspots in the immersive video link to more information about BeautyIRL's offerings.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2018 -
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CVS now accepts Apple Pay
The drugstore retailer is the latest onetime supporter of the CurrentC mobile wallet platform to begin accepting Apple Pay.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Study: 38% of shoppers use mobile savings apps, up from 10% in 2014
More than half of people are willing to receive texts with discounts while they shop in a brick-and-mortar store, the Forrester and RetailMeNot survey found.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Burger King partners with DoorDash for Twitch takeover
The chain's king mascot will battle popular gaming personalities in Activision's latest "Call of Duty" game.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Renault Italy taps Messenger chatbot to drive SUV sales
A Japanese-style animated series on Instagram Stories takes viewers through a storyline around the 100 special-edition cars.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Luxmart doubles sales conversions with progressive web app
Fast-loading web pages removed a major source of friction for shoppers of the online retailer.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 15, 2018 -
86.5% of digital display dollars will be programmatic by 2020, eMarketer forecasts
In a sign that marketers are retaining some control over ad buying, direct buys account for 58% of programmatic spending.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 14, 2018
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