In-app video advertising platform IronSource has launched the ‘world’s first’ AR ads for games, after harnessing the power of Apple’s ARKit to develop the ads while it was still in beta. The ads are designed and produced entirely in-house by IronSource’s Playworks studio, which is focuses on the creation of playable and interactive ads designed around 3D […]
E-Commerce giant Amazon has begun selling its Alexa-controlled Echo speakers in Asia on October 4, starting with India, with plans to expand sales to Japan in the later part of 2017. The company said it will start selling the new Echo, Echo Plus and Echo Dot by invitation only, before shipping the devices to the […]
Snapchat is partnering with artist Jeff Koons to bring some of his more iconic sculptures to its app. From October 3, Snapchat users will be able to explore his work in augmented reality at select locations around the world. His balloon dog sculptures will be digitally placed in Hyde Park in London and Central Park […]
Stranger Things, which proved one of the most successful pieces of original content Netflix has produced when it was released in 2016, is returning for its second season this month – and Netflix has found a novel way to promote its return. Stranger Things: The Game, a free iOS and Android app developed by BonusXP, […]
Bumble, a dating service in which females make the first move, is introducing a spin-off variant enabling members to forge professional connections ala LinkedIn. Bumble Bizz emulates the same Tinder-esque swiping action of its progenitor, enabling women to forge ahead with bolstering their business contacts by building their own contacts list. Launching the new tool […]
Teads, the inventor of outstream advertising and a leading video advertising marketplace in the world by unique visitors, according to comScore, announced the release of inRead 3D, the company’s latest video format which leverages depth of field perception to create a 3D effect for any video creative. This new format is powered by Teads Studio, […]
BigCommerce, which develops eCommerce software for businesses, now supports sales through shoppable posts on Instagram. The integration means that retailers on the eCommerce platform will be able to tag products in Instagram posts with a link to take consumers directly to an associated product page, so they can proceed with their purchase or find out more about the […]
Triplelift & TabMo partner to fuel the growth of native on mobile! https://t.co/3l67aTERT0 @TripleLiftHQ #Hawkplatform pic.twitter.com/8OZWcLwv9H — TabMo (@TabMo) October 3, 2017 TripleLift, the industry’s largest comscore ranked native advertising company, announced a strategic partnership with TabMo, the first mobile creative DSP for video, display and native advertising, to advance their mobile native offering. Partnering with […]
New Year (Rosh Hashanah) is a hectic time on social media feeds in Israel. Greetings and wishes abound and if you’ve got a Facebook account, chances are you’ll be checking in more than usual to see exactly who sent you wishes, sent your friends wishes and no less important didn’t send you wishes at all! […]
Hershey-owned Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is ramping up its marketing game before the holiday season. The brand lately introduced a Pac-Man themed game on Snapchat to reach young candy lovers who typically don’t use Facebook or watch TV. The game — debuted on September 19 and will live on Snapchat for six weeks — features a Pac-Man […]