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GE partners with Apple to make mobile apps for industrial settings
The companies will combine their know-how of technology for data analysis and augmented reality in the workplace.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Asos' visual search drives 'great engagement'
Visual search gains another convert, as the U.K. fashion retailer reports strong engagement with the capability just two months after launch.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Pinterest debuts self-service ad-buying tools for search
Stainmaster saw a 90% traffic boost from new customers and a lower cost-per-click.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Pringles brings pop-up 'Stack Shack' to NYC
The snack brand's out-of-home effort, hosted by TV personality Adam Richman, encourages visitors to play with their food.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Opinion
It's time for mobile UX to catch up with biometric security
A fingerprint, voice or facial photo are safer and easier than typing a password on a mobile device, according to Lori Cohen, so why haven't consumers latched on?
By Lori Cohen • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Asics refreshes brand identity with some help from Steve Aoki
"I Move Me," which includes video, influencer content and offline activations, is the company's most significant integrated marketing campaign in two decades.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Opinion
How to search out the right emoji strategy for your brand
Ayima's Sales and Marketing Director Neil Dawson lays out a few great examples of emojis in marketing and where to get started on the tactic.
By Neil Dawson • Oct. 19, 2017 -
20th Century Fox drives 4% CTR from interactive cards in video ad
A full-length video trailer was followed by an interactive slider tied to character descriptions and ticket purchases.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Snap and NBCUniversal form scripted video content studio
Unlike Facebook and other digital platforms, Snap lets NBCUniversal sell advertising against the content it distributes, making it more appealing for creators and brands.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Progressive brings Flo to Facebook Messenger
A new chatbot aims to hook prospective insurance buyers with the mascot's quirky personality before handing them off to a live agent to close the deal.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Study: Companies spend almost 2x more on online video than TV ads
As the focus of marketing shifts from branding to engagement, companies will spend $135 billion on online video this year.
By David Kirkpatrick , Chantal Tode • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Piccadilly Circus billboard tracks passersby to serve interactive targeted ads
A screen larger than three tennis courts will use hidden cameras and recognition technology to analyze pedestrians for things like age, gender and emotion.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Svedka's Halloween push stalks users around the web
Those affected can break free from the ads by visiting the brand's microsite and "infecting" their friends with the curse.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 17, 2017 -
McDonald's installs phone lockers to boost dining experience
At a Singapore location, the fast food chain is testing a way to encourage customers to put down their phones during meals and focus on family.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Study: Car buyers increasingly seek Android Auto, Apple CarPlay over embedded systems
The news isn't good for automakers that want to sell upgraded navigation systems.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Report: Facebook tests letting brands study users' posts and comments
The move will likely raise privacy concerns as marketers are being given access to users' unguarded communications, although in an anonymous way.
By David Kirkpatrick , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 17, 2017 -
NBA's AR game lets fans pop-a-shot with an iPhone
Fans can choose their favorite team in the first AR game from a U.S. sports league.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Opinion
AR is on the launching pad, but are marketers ready?
Many brands recognize the opportunity is now to embrace the emerging tech, but most don't know how, according to AdColony's Ryan Griffin.
By Ryan Griffin • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Dunkin' runs Halloween costume contest through Instagram
As coffee lovers switch from cold brews to hotter offerings, the brand is also launching a Snapchat game that unlocks seasonally-themed geofilters and lenses.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Twitter pledges new anti-abuse rules after #RoseArmy boycott
CEO Jack Dorsey said the company will be "more aggressive" about enforcing rules after last week's events.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Instagram triples interactions for Fashion Week shows to 709M
About 143 million Instagram users viewed runway shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Burger King continues Wendy's skewering by promoting irate fan tweets
Posts from users upset that Wendy's dropped spicy chicken nuggets from its menu are being repurposed as paid advertisements on Twitter.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Excedrin's standalone VR experience evolved into a viral video
After delivering a sales boost, the brand's virtual reality simulation of getting a migraine is finding new life on mobile.
By Chantal Tode • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Facebook's Oculus pumps extra marketing behind second-wave VR push
Working with a new agency, the tech division has launched its first global advertising campaign to promote more affordable hardware offerings.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What these 6 brand campaigns say about the state of marketing
Much buzzed-about efforts from Q3 underscore how marketers are getting better at melding digital and real-world experiences and also catering to consumers' short attention spans.
By Kayla Matthews • Oct. 16, 2017
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