The use of voice activated virtual assistants has rocketed in UK homes this year. The latest figures claim one in 10 Brits now own at least one device – but just how are Alexa and pals enhancing British consumers’ lives? Are smart speakers actually making us smarter? And are they using these devices to engage […]
Mobile technology provider Cloudbanter is offering mobile users worldwide the opportunity to gain rewards such as cash back, SMS, airtime, data allowance and other rewards, in return for the data they give up to advertisers and content providers on their phones. Cloudbanter’s ongoing user incentive points rewards scheme (My Rewards) offers mobile users the chance […]
Indian Future Group’s brand Big Bazaar has rolled out a Facebook augmented reality camera game as part of its FIFA World Cup activation. Facebook users can use the the camera on their mobile app and bounce the ball on their head. The activation is conceptualised by Bangalore based tech agency Alivenow. Pawan Sarda, group head of […]
As the World Cup continues to roll on, FIFA has joined forces with Snapchat to provide fans with more ways of showing their excitement during the tournament. Through the partnership, Snapchatters around the world can decorate both their photo and video Snaps with 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia branded augmented reality (AR) lenses, filters, and […]
Grand Visual kicks-off a unique, large-format Augmented Reality (AR) experience at Zürich’s main train station for Coca-Cola. The campaign celebrates the FIFA World Cup and the soft drinks brand continued support of the game. Lucky fans get to experience firsthand, what it’s like to play alongside Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri on-screen. Participants are treated to a […]
AI-powered personalisation firm Neura has announced Neura Moments, a new solution aimed at creating a synthesis of a user’s real-life situation in a specific context, place and time to produce a situation-aware, actionable opportunity with predictable intent. Neura Moments are designed to combine with the recently-announced Neura True Personas to uncover new customer engagement opportunities for product […]
AT&T’s plan to acquire AppNexus is part of the telecom provider’s broader strategy to build a media business that creates both content and sells ad space. Their wireless division reaches 159.4 million people in the U.S. and Mexico, a mass audience of people checking their phones dozens of times a day. AT&T not only has personal data […]
GroupM, the media investment group of WPP, has selected Nielsen as a primary digital audience measurement provider in the Asia Pacific region. GroupM will use Nielsen’s Digital Ad Ratings to measure the audiences exposed to the online and mobile advertising campaigns of clients in eight Asian markets including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, […]
Ad fraud is a monumental challenge facing the entire digital advertising industry. According to Forrester about $7.4 billion was wasted on display ads in 2016, a figure set to rise to $10.9 billion by 2021. Juniper Research reported that total revenue loss owing to advertising fraud will reach a staggering $44 billion in 2022, rising […]
Healthcare and electronics brand Philips has partnered with digital agency Isobar to demonstrate a new 3D digital grooming service concept at 2018’s Cannes Lions Festival. The concept aims to show how Philips is leveraging cutting-edge software innovation to enhance the consumer experience and differentiate its brands. The service uses AR and facial mapping to enabling people to ‘virtually’ […]