TV and movie streaming firm Roku has brought its free streaming service to the web in the US, meaning that anybody with a PC, mobile phone, or tablet can access the service. The Roku Channel was launched back in September to offer free, ad-supported movies and TV shows to Roku device owners. Now, those without […]
Domino’s is converting its pizza boxes and the pizzas into an augmented reality. The pizza chain has started running a national ad campaign that lets Snapchat users to play with the platform’s new “shoppable AR” lens. This new feature is now available. It allows users to tap a button within Snapchat to quickly order a […]
Troy-Bilt and its agency of record, Marcus Thomas, launched a new campaign titled “Ask Troy,” which demonstrates the brand’s commitment to solving problems for homeowners and adding value throughout their journey in the yard. The campaign includes weather-triggered digital ads on Weather.com developed through a partnership with IBM/Watson, and the “Ask Troy-Bilt” Alexa skill on […]
Peak Games, creator of smash hit games Toy Blast and Toon Blast, announced an innovative collaboration with Ryan Reynolds. While many companies have collaborated with celebrities on brand marketing projects, including digital campaigns, this is the first celebrity driven campaign designed specifically for performance marketing purposes. For the first time in advertising history, the […]
A study conducted by mobile video advertising platform Jun Group found that both men and women prefer gaming apps over all other app categories, since gaming apps provide them with the best ad experiences. The results of the study, which polled US audiences across app categories and ages, speak to the rising number of people who […]
The Macallan has unveiled its iconic and unprecedented new distillery and visitor experience, after 6 years and $186 million in the making. Solidifying its position as the luxury single malt, the brand also needed to spread mass awareness about its opening to drive interest and traffic to this whisky mecca as a true destination. To do this, The […]
Bacardí are becoming well recognised for their music-centric entertainment by consistently creating content and experiences that push people to “Do What Moves You.” Their latest summer campaign activation, following on the heels of their playful “Dance Floor” film, is no different. “Live Moves”, debuts as the first music video directed in real-time entirely by fans […]
In 2018, driven by display ads, mobile will account for 69.9% of all digital advertising. With a 33.9% share of total US ad spend, mobile will pass TV as the leading advertising medium in the world’s largest ad market—and we expect that share will grow to a whopping 47.9% by 2022. “Advertisers are pouring dollars into […]
Thin Film Electronics ASA, a global leader in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing solutions, announced el Jimador Tequila as a new customer. El Jimador – a leading tequila brand of Brown-Forman, one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine and spirits industry – will use Thinfilm’s complete NFC mobile marketing solution to enhance marketing efforts […]
As the advertising industry puts brand and viewer safety at the centre of Cannes Lions for another year, and Unilever questions the measurability of influencers, RTL AdConnect launches VMP – the Video Market Place – giving brands a unique gateway to a global digital ecosystem. The VMP will give international advertisers simple and centralised access […]