Text messages with a scent: Downy and Grey Group Hong Kong introduce “Scent by Downy”

Text messages with a scent: Downy and Grey Group Hong Kong introduce “Scent by Downy”

Text messaging is often read as cold and is toneless. In commemoration of the brand’s foray into China, Downy introduced: Scent by Downy. Because scent triggers emotions and Downy Unstoppables is one of the most popular in-wash fragrance beads, the Procter & Gamble-owned brand found a way to communicate and introduce these scents in one […]

AI tech delivers millions in revenue for Virgin Holidays

AI tech delivers millions in revenue for Virgin Holidays

Virgin Holidays has released the result of AI marketing efforts and revealed a significant uplift in open rates from using AI-generated email subject lines. The results equated to several million pounds in revenue for the holiday giant. Over the past three years, Virgin Holidays has seen a sizeable increase in revenue equating to several million […]

Facebook turns to users to identify and rank trustworthy news platforms

Facebook turns to users to identify and rank trustworthy news platforms

Facebook will prioritise news that is trustworthy, informative and local from trusted sources to combat fake news, strengthen relationships, and engage in active conversations with users. According to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook will take feedback from users to further tackle sensationalism, misinformation and polarisation. Zuckerberg, in a post on Facebook, said:”As part of our […]

Only 5% think current digital ad research is adequate, according to Inskin Media and Research Now

Only 5% think current digital ad research is adequate, according to Inskin Media and Research Now

Only 5% of media and advertising professionals believe commercial research studies on digital advertising are of a good enough quality. The influence of the sales agenda of the company owning the research is seen as the biggest obstacle to producing good quality research – cited by 57% of the 220 industry professionals interviewed online by […]

UpSnap adds targeted direct mail platform to its mobile advertising solutions

UpSnap adds targeted direct mail platform to its mobile advertising solutions

UpSnap Inc., a leading provider of mobile advertising solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Intentional Direct Mail (IDM) program available to customers. With UpSnap’s proprietary Intentional Direct Mail offering, advertisers and brands are provided a new targeting tool via direct mail, adding a new layer to UpSnap’s existing suite of mobile […]

YouTube tightens monetisation rules for video creators

YouTube tightens monetisation rules for video creators

Google has announced stricter entry requirements for its YouTube Partner Program, which allows publishers to make money from their videos. Earlier, publishers required 10,000 total views to join the programme. But from Tuesday, channels that want to get into the programme will also need to have 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of view time in the […]

WhatsApp introduces separate app for businesses

WhatsApp introduces separate app for businesses

WhatsApp has launched a separate app designed for use by small businesses to more easily connect with customers. WhatsApp Business adds key features like dedicated business profiles for details like email address, business description, store addresses, and website; smart messaging tools like greetings, quick replies, and away messages; and metrics for how many messages were […]

Google inks patent deal with Tencent

Google inks patent deal with Tencent

Google has yet more news from China after the U.S. search firm announced a patent cross-licensing agreement with Chinese tech giant Tencent. The terms were not disclosed, but Google said the tie-in with Tencent, which is valued at over $500 billion, covers “a broad range of products and technologies” and is “long-term.” The two firms […]

F/Nazca help Pinacoteca reinvent going to the museum with new interactive game

F/Nazca help Pinacoteca reinvent going to the museum with new interactive game

 The São Paulo Pinacoteca ─ the oldest art museum in the city ─ launched an interactive game to promote a unique experience for those who visit the institution: it transforms the subway and metropolitan train lines in São Paulo into a giant game board and challenges players with questions about the art collections at […]