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Report: Facebook struggles to drive viewing on Watch
News Feed still provides the bulk of traffic to content produced for the premium video tab, one source told Ad Age.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can marketers unify to turn the tide against ad fraud in 2018?
It's not all about altruism: the bottom-line business benefits of combating bad actors online are attracting more brands, vendors and agencies to new solutions.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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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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Opinion
Buzzword to brand necessity: Best practices for using AR in marketing
AR is a powerful tool for engaging consumers and growing brands, but we're still determining how to maximize its impact, Blippar's Omaid Hiwaizi writes.
By Omaid Hiwaizi • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Study: Video grows faster than all other mobile ad formats
Ad spend for video jumped 90% in Q3 from the previous quarter, Smaato found.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Major League Baseball Players Assoc. puts playable ads in its app
The organization is looking for ways to cover the high cost of user acquisition.
By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Google shuts down Tango AR platform
The search giant now plans to instead focus on its mass-market ARCore platform, a more direct competitor to Apple's ARKit.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Disney showcases real-time Twitter reactions to 'Star Wars' via digital billboards
From Dec. 1-14 alone, the latest entry in the blockbuster franchise generated 1.8 million tweets.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Study: 69% of app developers have tested playable ads
App marketers are paying more attention to playables, with almost half of those surveyed saying it's what they're most excited about for 2018.
By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Apple Maps adds indoor guides for 34 airports
Indoor mapping, introduced with the launch of iOS 11 in the fall, continues to expand to new locations.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Asics unveils mobile app for on-demand workouts
The sportswear brand's Asics Studio app features top-rated professional trainers and music playlists.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Snap's new Lens Studio simplifies creating AR content
Advertisers and everyday users can now develop AR lenses like the dancing hot dog that went viral.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 15, 2017 -
FCC ends net neutrality, but the controversy is likely to continue
Even though the vote went in favor of dismantling net neutrality, legal challenges are likely.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Facebook tests pre-roll ads, shifts Ad Breaks to longer content
A series of announcements point to how the social media giant looks to better monetize video without annoying users.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Hyundai's Super Bowl playbook includes digital, experiential marketing
On top of returning to in-game ads, the official car and SUV of the NFL will run several out-of-home activations at an interactive NFL theme park.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Pandora introduces ad-supported on-demand access without a subscription
A new feature could boost engagement for brands while also delivering real value for the music platform's millions of ad-supported users.
By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Facebook unveils ads that open chat messages on WhatsApp
Businesses can show a button on their ads that lets customers make a call or send a message with WhatsApp.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Messenger's video chat volume doubles to 17B
In addition to surging mobile video usage, more than 7 billion chats on average take place on the Facebook-owned app every day.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Peapod rolls out text-to-order tool
The online grocer's new "Chat-to-Cart" feature also lets shoppers add items with emojis and their voice.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Opinion
Building stronger brand connections through connected devices
The more devices consumers are connected to, the more closely advertisers can examine their specific behaviors and cater to their needs, writes Kiip's Brian Wong.
By Brian Wong • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Anxiety-driven email marketing resonated better with US consumers in 2017
Anxiety-stoking subject lines were 6.5% more successful with audiences, while achievement-based messaging resonated less.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Boxed aims to ease online bulk ordering with AR, chatbot tech
The online wholesaler crossed two of the hottest mobile trends off its list in one app update.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 14, 2017 -
AdWords update adds phone numbers, addresses to boost targeting
More spending could be coming Google's way, as the tools are positioned to deliver more relevant ads and other marketing content.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 14, 2017 -
New content deals for Facebook, Twitch signal shifting entertainment and sports media landscape
A WWE series for Facebook Watch and minor league NBA games streamed on Amazon-owned Twitch include interactive elements not available on traditional channels like TV.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Colgate's new Alexa skill asks users to turn off the tap
Research shows that doing so can save up to four gallons of water per brushing session, but 42% of surveyed U.S. adults keep the faucet running.
By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Seek updates AR app with bigger focus on community, branded content
Lionsgate and Samsung have signed on to develop channels on the app.
By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 13, 2017
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