New online tool from LAB helps improve team work

New online tool from LAB helps improve team work

LAB, the independent digital agency that uses a blend of consumer neuroscience, psychology and behavioural economics to design, build and market digital brands and experiences, has launched a new online tool which enables people to better understand their own drivers and those of their co-workers, in order to improve teamwork. The People Dynamics tool helps […]

Merkle launches data-driven planning methodology, Pando Planning, in the UK

Merkle launches data-driven planning methodology, Pando Planning, in the UK

Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, announces the launch of its new planning methodology, Pando Planning. The launch of Pando Planning comes at a time when brands are demanding media strategies informed by robust first-party data insights, enabling them to reach audiences where they actually consume media. This planning approach delivers greater efficiency and value for clients and […]

Out There Media launches new division in support of Mandela Mile

Out There Media launches new division in support of Mandela Mile

Out There Media (OTM) has created a new division to help deliver humanitarian campaigns worldwide via its platform Mobucks. The platform is said to be connected to mobile network operators globally. ‘Out There Impact’, the newest division’s mission is to improve people’s lives via mobile technologies.  It aims to do this by facilitating and fostering mobile […]

Publicis Groupe finalises the acquisition of Epsilon

Publicis Groupe finalises the acquisition of Epsilon

Publicis Groupe announced the completion of the acquisition of data-driven marketing company, Epsilon from Alliance Data Systems Corporation, at a net value of 3.95 billion dollars after tax step- up, implying an 8.2 times Adjusted EBITDA multiple.  Based on pro-forma 2018 numbers, the transaction is 12.5% accretive to headline EPS and 18.3% to Free Cash Flow, excluding any transaction-related synergies. […]

Imagination partners with voice and AI experts RAIN to build brand experiences of the future

Imagination partners with voice and AI experts RAIN to build brand experiences of the future

Global experience agency Imagination and voice and conversational AI experts RAIN this week announce a strategic partnership to harness the AI and voice revolution to create more meaningful, human and immersive brand experiences. With voice technology adoption skyrocketing around the world, across smart speakers, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things, the partnership will enable […]

AdColony announces return of media veteran Matt Barash and new additions to executive leadership team

AdColony announces return of media veteran Matt Barash and new additions to executive leadership team

AdColony, the mobile performance marketplace, announced that media industry veteran Matt Barash has rejoined AdColony as Head of Strategy and Business Development, along with the promotion of Camila Franklin to VP of Programmatic and Tom Simpson to VP of Brand & Exchange, APAC. These announcements coincide with AdColony combining its programmatic private marketplace and open […]

Isobar partners with AdsDax to put rich media ads on the blockchain

Isobar partners with AdsDax to put rich media ads on the blockchain

AdsDax, a revolutionary, blockchain-enabled, end-to-end rich-media advertising platform has partnered with Isobar India, the digital agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, to test digital ledger technologies and measure the impact of running ad campaigns at scale on a public ledger from a technical and business perspective. The first campaign, delivered over four weeks in January and […]

Mindshare launches audience-first customer decisioning tool, DX

Mindshare launches audience-first customer decisioning tool, DX

Mindshare, part of WPP, announces the launch of its audience-first customer decisioning tool, DX. By leveraging user experience principles in its approach, DX is able to reveal much more nuanced decision-making behaviours than many industry frameworks, unlocking new avenues of growth for clients. The launch is in response to emerging changes that Mindshare is seeing […]

System1 helps brands predict long-term growth with launch of Ad Ratings digital platform

System1 helps brands predict long-term growth with launch of Ad Ratings digital platform

System1, the marketing and brand consultancy, has announced the launch of a new digital platform for its Ad Ratings offering. The platform was developed in partnership with LAB, the independent digital agency that uses a blend of neuromarketing, psychology and behavioural economics to design, build and market digital brands and experiences. Ad Ratings uses System1’s […]