Pushing the boundaries of the mobile web – AKQA’s “La French Touch”

Pushing the boundaries of the mobile web – AKQA’s “La French Touch”

INSIGHT For their 300th anniversary, Martell wanted to unveil a new La French Touch limited edition that showcases L’Art de Vivre in a contemporary way. IDEA AKQA were tasked to bring people on an unexpected journey by creating unique packaging that transforms into an interactive 360° mobile experience. The user guides the Martell Swift by […]

Flipboard Is Now Offering Vertical Video Ads That Act Like GIFs

Flipboard Is Now Offering Vertical Video Ads That Act Like GIFs

Flipboard, the mobile publishing app with 90 million monthly readers, is launching a vertical video ad unit on August 3 with independent film distributor Bleecker Street as its first buyer. On the heels of its critically acclaimed film Captain Fantastic, Bleecker Street is pushing historical thriller Anthropoid while targeting readers of politics, movies, entertainment and news. […]

Honda revs up social activations with stop-motion mobile videos

Honda revs up social activations with stop-motion mobile videos

Honda is promoting its revamped 2017 Ridgeline vehicle with a social media campaign that includes four stop-motion videos showing off its features alongside another series with a woodworking expert detailing various pieces that can fit into the vehicle’s back. The car manufacturer joined forces with Oscar-nominated stop-motion artist PES for the new integrated marketing campaign, […]

Nike launches new Nike+ App and debuts Digital Studio in NYC

Nike launches new Nike+ App and debuts Digital Studio in NYC

Nike launched its anticipated new Nike+ app, which gives athletes personal access to Nike’s signature services, including its most-coveted products, expert guidance and live events, all in one easy-to-access place, as only Nike can do. Nike also announced that it will open its first digital studio in NYC, focused on accelerating the company’s digital connection […]

Hitwise: In-store Mobile Usage on the Increase

Hitwise: In-store Mobile Usage on the Increase

New research from Hitwise reveals how important mobile devices have become to in-store shopping and indicates why retailers must adjust their campaigns to meet changing customer behaviours. The Hitwise research, based on the online per cent activity of 3m UK shoppers, found that 77 per cent of online searches that focus on price match, and […]

Pez Teams With Zappar to Bring AR to its App

Pez Teams With Zappar to Bring AR to its App

Austrian sweet brand Pez, famous for its iconic dispensers, has partnered with AR firm Zappar to enable consumers to interact with PEZ characters via AR experiences in the new PEZ Play app. When the app is downloaded, gamers are invited to help restore ‘PEZ World’ to its former glory by finding Candy Codes that appear […]

Lilly Pulitzer revamps Snapchat strategy with themed filters for WeddingWire

Lilly Pulitzer revamps Snapchat strategy with themed filters for WeddingWire

Lilly Pulitzer is designing four complimentary beach wedding-themed filters featuring its signature prints for WeddingWire users, demonstrating how marketers can up the ante with their Snapchat strategies by inserting themselves into consumers’ most photo-worthy special occasions. The resortwear retailer is throwing its hat into the Snapchat marketing ring by rolling out four free exclusive filters […]