Snap Inc. has been trying to secure deals with the world’s largest ad holding companies ahead of its initial public offering, but it isn’t just cozying up to the media buying firms that control billions in ad spending. The company, which owns popular messaging app Snapchat, has teamed up with ad holding company Interpublic Group […]
Popular video app Flipagram is getting acquired by Chinese company Toutiao for an undisclosed amount. Flipagram was once a social media darling but the startup has been quiet recently. Flipagram will remain an independent product for the time being and the team will stay in its own office in the US. Recode first reported that […]
Japanese instant messaging platform Line has launched a messaging platform for the workplace, as it looks to do battle with the likes of Slack, Facebook and Microsoft. According to Tech in Asia, Line Works is a paid service, after a free 30-day trial, with subscriptions ranging from $2.70 to $8.90 per user per month. It […]
Google is partnering with internet security provider Cloudflare and native programmatic ad network TripleLift to improve its Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) ads. This partnership coincides with the introduction of Firebolt, a Cloudflare solution that speeds up and secures ad delivery. Firebolt is said to enable ‘ad networks to improve the ad viewing experience for increased […]
IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) and the JIAA (Japan Interactive Advertising Association) announced that JIAA is becoming the 43rd national IAB licensee. It will be known as IAB Japan (JIAA). Led by Yoshio Takada, who serves as JIAA’s Chairperson, the newly IAB-affiliated trade organization will work with IAB to drive common goals, promote global standards and […]
Effective immediately, US Citi credit cardmembers can scan their cards using their mobile device’s camera when activating in the Citi Mobile App. Once scanned, the company tells us, the card account number will populate within the registration, which serves to streamline the process. Citi is the only major US credit card issuer to offer the ability […]
Grabr, a SaaS platform which enables brands to create their own social networks to engage directly with consumers, has introduced a proprietary suite of marketing tools that enables brands to distribute content on social networks, websites and broadcast media. The suite, called Blink, comprises a CMS to ‘manage and control the distribution of user-generated video, […]
McDonald’s is literally giving away its secret sauce, with the food giant poised to hand out 10,000 bottles of its world-famous Big Mac Special Sauce for the first time ever. Limited free bottles of the savoury condiment will be available in dozens of locations across the US. Customers can find out where there closest bottles […]
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been selected by BRBCARD to deliver its innovative Mobile Engagement and Monetization service to more than 400,000 customers in Brazil. BRBCARD is the card issuance entity directly linked to BRB – Banco de Brasília, an organization controlled by the Federal District government.The innovative smart message channel dramatically […]
I know how exciting advertising tech is. I can sense your wavering trepidation at reading about anything advertising related. On the other hand, this is about emojis as well and I know how much you love emojis. After all, emojis could be the future of communication so why not advertising as well? Now Inmoji takes that […]