7.5m Brits “Left Behind” in the Mobile Revolution

7.5m Brits “Left Behind” in the Mobile Revolution

Nearly 7.5m people are being left behind in the UK’s mobile revolution, as poor signal, slow connection speeds and a lack of access to digital services splits Britons in several ‘digital classes’, governed by age, location and other factors. According to Experian’s ‘Mosaic Digital’ study, which aims to uncover the UK’s digital landscape, consumer habits […]

Mitsubishi turns smartphones into steering wheels in dual screen interactive experience

Mitsubishi turns smartphones into steering wheels in dual screen interactive experience

Former TBWA Singapore and JWT Singapore creative Karan Dang has just released a new campaign from his new agency 180LA. It’s Dang’s first digital project since he joined 180LA as digital creative director a few months ago. To promote the launch of the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage and All-New Mirage G4, Mitsubishi launches MirageG4NightDrive.com, a dual […]

Microsoft’s uncertain Skype strategy continues with new app for Windows phones

Microsoft’s uncertain Skype strategy continues with new app for Windows phones

Microsoft keeps wavering between task-oriented separate apps and an all-in-one client. Microsoft’s preview of the new, modern, Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of the Skype client received a big upgrade today: it’s now available for devices running Windows 10 Mobile as well as Windows 10 PCs. In addition to supporting Windows phones, the client has […]

Snapchat simplifies location-based campaigns for brands

Snapchat simplifies location-based campaigns for brands

Snapchat Inc. may start to see more brands paying up for location-based advertising campaigns on its photo-sharing mobile app, thanks to the efforts of another startup, Yext Inc. Advertisers can already pay the social media service to have branded geofilters—a type of graphical overlay people can use to decorate photos or videos they’re sharing—to show […]

Mercedes-Benz’s Minicar Brand Is Trying to Turn Snapchat Into Pokemon Go

Mercedes-Benz’s Minicar Brand Is Trying to Turn Snapchat Into Pokemon Go

The Mercedes-Benz brand, which sells eco-friendly cars, is encouraging its social media followers to take photos of its “smart vehicles” in the wild and share them by snapping @smartcarUSA. “The brand is surprising and delighting some of their followers on Snapchat with smart-branded gear,” Mark Aikman, general manager, marketing services for MBUSA, explained via email. […]

New ‘hyperlocal’ ad format targets people near posters

New ‘hyperlocal’ ad format targets people near posters

Global advertising technology firm Crimtan is working with Digital Element to offer clients new ‘hyperlocal’ ad tech that helps target specific users on the move. Crimtan is using Digital Element’s NetAcuity Pulse Plus solution to develop campaigns for clients such as outdoor ad company Primesight, allowing them to deliver digital ads to consumers in the […]

Facebook Adds More Refined Targeting for App-Install Ads

Facebook Adds More Refined Targeting for App-Install Ads

Much has been said in 2016 about the decline of apps, with reports saying that the boom in app downloads is declining, if not over. In May, the top 15 apps saw downloads decline 20% on average in the U.S., according to research from Nomura and SensorTower. But as more and more people perform more actions […]

Monotype Aims to Help Brands Meet HTML5 Digital Ad Guidelines

Monotype Aims to Help Brands Meet HTML5 Digital Ad Guidelines

With the June 30th “no new Flash uploads” deadline from Google ad networks now behind us, the digital advertising industry is still trying to adjust to the new playing field. With that in mind, Monotype has rolled out the availability of new digital ad licenses – making it easier for brands and advertisers to use […]