Tinder‘s new video feature, Loops, is rolling out globally, following testing in Canada, Sweden and a small number of other markets. The feature enables users to upload two-second, looping videos to their profile within the popular dating app. Initially announced in April, tests showed that users who added a Loop to their profile saw their […]
Mobile payment and loyalty platform Yoyo has unveiled a partnership with digital ordering platform Preoday to create a new, integrated way for retailers and caterers to affordably provide pre-ordering services to their customers across the UK. Yoyo, which works with brands including Caffè Nero, Harris + Hoole, Planet Organic and Gather & Gather, will seamlessly integrate Preoday’s ‘order ahead’ […]
Buzzoole, the leading influencer marketing platform and service in Europe, announced the launch of a new integration with Instagram that will allow brands to monitor ‘stories-based’ Influencer Marketing campaigns. Instagram has recently reached one billion monthly users and rolled out its new video hub IGTV, stressing the importance of engaging with users using multiple formats. […]
Social navigation app Waze has struck a deal with insurance firm Allianz that will enable its 22m users to access a roadside assistance service if they are ever stranded, with one click on the Roadside Help (‘SOS’) button within the Waze app, on payment of a fee. Wazers will be assisted 24/7 in the event of a breakdown, flat […]
An app developed to create and secure work roles for sub-contractors, has launched its first airtime sponsorship on talkSPORT – as part of a campaign aimed at World Cup listeners, delivered by Media Agency Group (MAG). Super Subbie, engaged MAG to build brand and consumer awareness by generating relevant airtime opportunities about the ‘new-to-market app’, created […]
Instagram Stories are about to get even busier, with the addition of licensed music. Starting June 28, users will be able to add background music to their posts on their Stories, with thousands of songs offered directly in the app. The Facebook-owned app says new songs will be added daily. Adding songs to Stories works […]
Apple has announced plans to rebuild its Maps app, starting from scratch using its own dataset, although it will still use satellite navigation firm TomTom as a data provider initially. The app, which is the most frequently used on iPhones, has a rocky history, with a number of notably criticised versions in the past. The new version […]
The Ad Council is releasing its first story-driven chat experience on a mobile platform to help combat underage drinking and driving. Developed in partnership with the conversational marketing platform Snaps, the chat was inspired by the insight that teens increasingly seek out interactive stories and “chatbots” online. The’Ultimate Party Foul‘ chat experience leverages the chat […]
PubNative, a leading mobile monetization platform, announced the launch of HyBid, a solution that gives app developers more control over ad decisioning to allow multiple buyers to compete simultaneously in a unified auction, maximizing revenue. By leveraging server-side exchange bidding and in-app pre-bidding technologies, publishers can now segment valuable impressions to the most competitive buyers […]
Restaurant chain PizzaExpress is looking to tap into consumer excitement around the World Cup with an AR game enabling customers to play a virtual game of football while sat at their table. The ‘Doughball‘ game, which is included as an update in the brand’s existing app, uses PizzaExpress’ iconic dough balls, and allows players to place […]