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Google: Watch time for YouTube sports highlights jumps 80%
Over the past year, there has been a 50% increase in time spent watching funny sports videos and a 60% increase in watch time for interview sports content.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2018 -
Former Facebook and Google employees form anti-tech addiction coalition
The Center for Humane Technology will work on lobbying efforts and run an ad campaign targeting students, parents and teachers.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2018 -
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Kia uses backmasking to hide message from Steven Tyler in YouTube ad
The carmaker's Super Bowl spot can be viewed backwards to hear a message from Aerosmith's frontman.
By Chantal Tode , Robert Williams • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Instagram adds carousel format to Story ads
California Pizza Kitchen and Netflix are testing the new format that rotates through three photos or videos in a single ad.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Snapchat opens in-app store selling merch inspired by dancing hot dog, more
The move could position Snapchat as a hub to drive in-app commerce for other brands further down the road.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Bud Light debuts Super Bowl Snapchat filters, final chapter of 'dilly dilly'
The beer brand will rotate animated filters with "dilly dilly" signs and clinking bottles, along with geotargeted ones for the game's winning and losing cities.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Apple posts strong Q1 revenues, but iPhone sales disappoint
Can ARKit and HomePod reignite interest from the tech giant's once-devoted fans?
By Chantal Tode • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Alphabet underpins strength of YouTube, hardware as vulnerabilities start to show
Google's parent company is feeling a stronger pinch from the costs of traffic acquisitions, along with some big fines and continued brand safety pains on YouTube.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Report: Pepsi will launch VR experience around 2 iconic Super Bowl spots
The effort allows users to view the ads as if they were the stars, sources told Adweek.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Alexa serves up in-store whiskey recommendations
Available at a liquor store in New York, the Bottle Genius skill answers questions based on a shopper's tastes, occasion or desire to try something new.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Uber tests bike sharing in San Francisco
The ride-hailing pioneer lets customers reserve motorized bicycles instead of cars.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Coca-Cola launches AR campaign with Alipay for Chinese New Year
Scanning QR codes on Coke ads and packaging unlocks gifts to spend on the mobile payment app.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Google debuts real-time trigger to link digital, TV efforts
Marketers during the Super Bowl could use the tool to trigger a video ad following the airing of their TV spot or mere moments after a player scores a touchdown.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Facebook ads cost 43% more in Q4 as users spent less time on site
Several changes to which content users see are already having a significant impact on the social network.
By Chantal Tode • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Amazon SmileCodes put a new face on QR codes
The retailer has created branded versions of the scannable codes that link shoppers to product information and value-added content.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Report: YouTube TV scores streaming rights for LA soccer team
Google's video platform will have naming and broadcast rights to a new pro team in a deal Variety called "unprecedented."
By Robert Williams • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Amazon's full Super Bowl spot swaps Alexa for cadre of celebs
Gordon Ramsay, Cardi B, Rebel Wilson and more fill in for the digital assistant via special headsets the company says are just a prop and not a new product.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 1, 2018 -
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Campaign Trail: Who will score a digital marketing touchdown at Super Bowl LII?
With in-game, 30-second spots now costing an average of more than $5 million, brands are getting smarter with mobile, social and creative to wring the most bang out of their buck.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Google closes $1.1B deal with HTC's smartphone unit
The search giant will gain 2,000 mobile engineers to help take on Apple in the high-end phone market.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Nissan lets carbuyers apply for financing on mobile devices
The carmaker relies on the AutoGravity automotive shopping and financing platform for the service.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2018 -
AmEx buys AI travel assistant Mezi to bolster messaging
The acquisition brings a promising technology in-house for the company as it seeks to adapt to consumers' growing acceptance of chatbots.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2018 -
IPhone battery glitch spurs 2 federal probes
Apple faces scrutiny from the Justice Department and securities regulators after revealing a software update slowed older iPhone models.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Facebook bans ads for cryptocurrencies
The policy is intentionally broad so that deceptive and misleading ads can be better detected and enforcement can be better applied across Facebook, Audience Network and Instagram.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 31, 2018 -
M&M's preps Twitter-activated vending machine for the Super Bowl
The brand also released its full 30-second commercial featuring Danny DeVito as the human iteration of the classic red spokescandy.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 31, 2018 -
JPMorgan Chase reaches for voice leadership with dedicated agency of record
A partnership with VaynerMedia will allow the financial giant to develop its own voice strategy, including the development of briefings and complicated skills.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 31, 2018
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