Mobile: Page 165
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Amazon, Twitch add shopping, enhanced features to 'Thursday Night Football'
Viewers of the live-streamed games on Twitch can chat using customized NFL emoji.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Snapchat expands 3 e-commerce, ad targeting features to all marketers
After the initial test in June, eBay, Guess and Wish boosted engagement rates with their shoppable Collection Ads.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Report: Amazon mulls building its own ad product for OTT TV
As OTT advertising escalates, video platform Innovid is also introducing a self-service tool for creating scalable connected TV ads to run across platforms.
By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Study: Consumers favor 'mobile-first' experience from businesses
More than half surveyed said they would choose to use one company over another based on interactions on their devices.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Punky Colour and YouCam offer virtual hair color trial, one-tap purchasing
Users can purchase their preferred shade directly from Target and Ulta Beauty.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Liquid-Plumr trends on YouTube with 'Will It Clog?' challenge
The Clorox brand of drain cleaner partnered with YouTube channels Vat19 and HellthyJunkFood on the influencer campaign.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 27, 2018 -
ExxonMobil's influencer campaign generates 1M engagements
The energy giant partnered with YouTube social influencers to demonstrate its Speedpass+ mobile app.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Macy's ramps up automated digital creative in expanded partnership with Madras
A key focus of the deal is helping the retailer create and manage more than 9 million product images that run annually across its website, promotions and landing pages.
By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Google secures new MRC accreditations, updates progress on brand safety and reach measurement
YouTube brand safety verification by DoubleVerify and Integral Ad Science is in expanded beta, where Google claims 99% success rates on auction and reserve functions.
By Peter Adams , Erica Sweeney • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Snap's ad revenue forecast drops 36%, eMarketer says
Automated ad buying has pushed down prices for Snapchat's inventory, even as more marketers are placing ads on the image-messaging platform.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Domino's mobile app rings in new virtual dinner bell
Customers can use the feature to notify friends and family that pizza has arrived.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Dunkin' drops 'Donuts' from its name in new branding
The change is part of the company's efforts to focus on coffee and support digital offerings that cater to on-the-go consumers.
By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Amazon opens up more in-app sales for Alexa skills
Sony Pictures plans to debut a skill for its "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" trivia game that lets players buy lifelines if they get stuck on a question.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Opinion
How Facebook's brand can get its humanity back after losing Instagram's 'heart and soul'
Urban Airship's Mike Herrick discusses how Facebook should shift its focus to WhatsApp and make it the digital giant's first subscription-based platform.
By Mike Herrick • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Under Armour names new CMO, SVP of engineering as it ramps up digital focus
Chief marketer Alessandro de Pestel also has extensive experience in fashion with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior Parfums and Omega Watches.
By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Study: Just 15% of consumers say social channels influence travel choices
However, half of surveyed leisure travelers report that internet and device connectivity have made their experiences better overall.
By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 26, 2018 -
FabFitFun unboxes Facebook Live video programming
The show includes product demonstrations, DIY tutorials, games and Q&A sessions.
By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Google expands visual search features with stories, video previews
The tech giant is a late entry in the stories space but could still benefit from the format's popularity among mobile-savvy consumers.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Survey: 80% of shoppers plan to spend at least as much as last year on holidays
Mobile is likely to dominate the 2018 holiday retail season, as consumers spend more time on devices than watching TV.
By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Chipotle shares 2nd Instagram page to drive 'For Real' campaign
As the burrito chain works past several food safety incidents, it aims to emphasize quality ingredients and provide greater transparency into how it sources and prepares food.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Instagram co-founders jointly resign, will leave in coming weeks
CEO Kevin Systrom and CTO Mike Krieger will pursue other opportunities at a time when the Facebook-owned app is ramping up efforts in content, commerce and more.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Marriott to test Apple, Salesforce partnership on mobile business apps
The hotel brand will detail this week how the companies' technologies work together to let guests adjust the thermostat, order room service or hail a ride.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 25, 2018 -
USA Today promotes 'The City' podcast with AR visuals
The narrated experience includes 3D animation, archived photos and sound to immerse listeners in the podcast.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Snapchat links with Amazon on visual search function
If successful, the new feature could help to generate much sought after m-commerce revenue for parent company Snap.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Zebra unveils new in-store mobile scanner for retailers
As cashierless tech grows popular, mobile marketers must continue to explore how to remove friction from the shopping and checkout processes.
By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 24, 2018