Google speeds up mobile adverts with ‘Amp For Ads’

Google speeds up mobile adverts with ‘Amp For Ads’

Google is bringing its Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) technology to ads, as the web giant looks to boost its mobile revenue. In October 2015, the firm launched its AMP project to help deliver speedier mobile content for select publishers. Now, the company has introduced a version of AMP tailored specifically for advertising content, called A4A (Amp for ads) […]

Simian Extends 360º/VR Video Support to All Platforms

Simian Extends 360º/VR Video Support to All Platforms

Creative companies can now present and market 360/VR video on any platform, including iOS. Simian, the innovative video sharing and collaboration solutions for the advertising, film and media and entertainment industries has expanded its 360º Video and Virtual Reality capabilities to include iOS devices, which do not natively support 360º/VR Video. In 2015, Simian introduced […]

People in Cardiff can now use an app to give away food they don’t want rather than let it go to waste

People in Cardiff can now use an app to give away food they don’t want rather than let it go to waste

The UK’s first ever food-sharing app OLIO launches in Cardiff to help combat food waste in the city. Smartphone users in Cardiff will have access to the app, which has been described as Freecycle for food, providing local people and businesses with a simple way to cut food waste. The free app connects neighbours with […]

New app puts the Serpentine at your fingertips

New app puts the Serpentine at your fingertips

Starting in the summer of 2016, the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, have launched a free mobile guide app which will offer visitors extra content, interviews and curated tours. The Mobile Tours will engage visitors through the Serpentine Gallery and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery and Pavilion with a fresh, digital take on art. Free […]

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 […]

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. […]

This Mobile Ad Blocker Wants to Charge Brands to Show Their Ads

This Mobile Ad Blocker Wants to Charge Brands to Show Their Ads

For the past year, ad blockers have made waves in the media world and threatened to wipe out digital advertising. Now one of those companies, Shine, has hired a chief revenue officer it’s tasked with working closely with brands, agencies, publishers and trade organizations. The company announced James Collier as its first CRO. His responsibilities […]