UK consumers are forecast to spend nearly £2.5bn online and £4.75bn overall during Black Friday this November 23rd, with an average spend of £90, according to new research. The figure represents a possible increase on last year, when IMRG reported that £1.39bn was spent online, not including Amazon or other marketplaces. The research from Salmon, […]
Global event ticketing company Ticketmaster has got in on the blockchain act with the acquisition of Upgraded, a blockchain technology firm which utilises Ethereum live event ticketing. Upgraded authenticates tickets by converting them into interactive digital assets protected by blockchain. It combines blockchain technology with encrypted barcodes to event organisers more control over ticket distribution […]
Jägermeister just launched a new Augmented Reality experience in time for Halloween. “Divine the Darke” will engage AR to deliver tarot card readings on the Snapchat platform. Each card provides a glimpse into your future while translating Jägermeister’s rich and irreverent spirit. How it works: Find a Snapcode embedded on Jägermeister brand materials in bars […]
Timberland launches a spectacular new augmented reality activation to promote its new ‘CityRoam’ collection. Created by experiential innovation agency, Wildbytes, the activation invites urban explorers to discover their city from a fresh perspective. The innovative concept was developed in line with Timberland’s communication strategy, which echoes the brand’s exciting evolution from its rich outdoor legacy […]
A new report from inRiver, a leading provider of product information management technology, reveals that almost half (45%) of consumers go to Amazon first when looking for a specific product. The online giant has become a go-to source for product information, price comparisons and consumer reviews. In contrast, just 28% turn to a search engine […]
Shutterstock, a leading global technology company offering high-quality assets, tools and services through its creative platform, announced Editorial content on its eCommerce Platform is now available for license. Shutterstock Editorial offers images that capture the world around us, including a live feed of curated news, sports, entertainment and royal family images, along with access to […]
Isobar, a global digital marketing agency, has published a playbook to explain what blockchain is, the technology in practice and how it can be integrated into businesses today, including high growth markets Brazil, India and China. The playbook unpacks blockchain’s potential impact on the global media and marketing industry including supply chains, transparency, brand management […]
In 2018, mobile will surpass TV ad spending by more than $6 billion, according to our latest ad spending forecast by eMarketer. By 2020, the channel will represent 43% of total media ad spending in the US—a greater percentage than all traditional media combined. “Even the strongholds of TV, such as live sports and news, are […]
YouTube has made a change to its attribution model for TrueView for action ads in order to better reflect “the relationship between video ad exposure and conversions”. The Google-owned video sharing platform has adjusted its attribution window to 10 seconds, meaning YouTube will now count an ‘engagement’ whenever a user clicks or watches 10 seconds or more […]
MediaTek announced the results of a survey it conducted with Qualtrics measuring the most popular camera features in smartphones according to US consumers. The survey results highlight the popularity of dual cameras, portrait mode, HDR and other premium smartphone features that have become more accessible to mid-market consumers over the past few years. The results also showcase how […]