Leading location technology company Blis, announced that after working with Omnicom Media Group for the last year, its proprietary, location-enabled self-serve Demand Side Platform (DSP) has been released industry-wide. The platform, which was launched in 2016 with selected clients, is powered by Blis’ proprietary location technology stack: SmartPin, SmartScale and its POI Database. Clients can access […]
In a world-first, McDonald’s Australia via VML Sydney is launching ‘Snaplications’ – a one-of-a-kind Snapchat Lens that enables Snapchatters to apply for a job ‘in a snap’. From Friday 7th April, Snapchat users will be able to utilise the branded Lens that depicts the Snapchatter in uniform as a McDonald’s crew member and prompts them […]
Tribe, an online marketplace that connects brands with ‘micro-influencers’, is making the first move outside of its native Australia, launching in the UK. Micro-influencers are social media users with 3,000-100,000 followers – not exactly celebrities, but what you might call ‘internet famous’. Tribe’s self-serve platform lets brands or agencies create a campaign brief and open […]
TV replaces AOL’s current programmatic TV offering in Australia and includes a range of new audience segments, features and insights for advertisers, giving them the opportunity to buy premium, brand safe, broadcast television in an automated fashion. Built on proprietary technology, ONE by AOL: TV is a self-service programmatic TV platform that allows advertisers to trade […]
Independent digital agency Deepend and Peters Ice Cream have launched a cross-channel campaign for Maxibon, including a bespoke app, which is available on both iTunes and Google Play, to encourage ‘Maxibonding’ between mates in Australia. In a three-pronged approach, the full campaign consists of nation-wide outdoor creative, unique digital assets including a tailored Snapchat lens, and […]
The Galeries, an official sponsor for Art Month Sydney, recently commissioned Code on Canvas and its creative partner Sutu to create an Augmented Reality exhibition as part of its campaign, The Artists’ Playground ’17. The exhibition produced by Will O’Rourke, features works from artists around the world which come to life with sound and animation […]
Launching on the 17th March 2017 at Myer’s VAMFF runway show, ‘Catwalk to Cart‘ will be the first time any fashion brand in the world has enabled attendees of a runway show to shop a catwalk live from their seat. Built to deliver a direct sales outcome, ‘Catwalk to Cart’ is an idea that provides […]
One of Australia’s leading insurers, in collaboration with Ogilvy Melbourne, has launched AAMI SmartPlates, an innovative app giving L-platers an alternative to the traditional logbook. AAMI SmartPlates allows young drivers to track their learning progress in real time and pinpoints skills that need practicing. It uses smartphone technology to live-track a learner’s hours, route choice, […]
KFC has launched an Australian-first Snapchat game via Ogilvy showcasing KFC’s Freeze drink. The bespoke game, entitled Freeze Frenzy, is available in both Snapchat Discover and user stories, and forms part of KFC’s overall Freeze campaign. The game sits alongside digital and social content, TV and OOH. Shaun Branagan, group creative director, Ogilvy Sydney said: […]
In a global media first, Lipton Ice Tea has launched its latest campaign via PHD Sydney, which serves video content on Snapchat to help consumers ‘beat the heat’ with cool and dynamic footage. The idea, utilises Weather Targeting via a programmatic buy on Snapchat, automatically triggered when the temperature exceeds 26 degrees. Ads are served […]