The vast majority of Brits would prefer for augmented reality (AR) experiences to be introduced on smartphones to add to various areas of their lives, as opposed to using smart glasses to accomplish the same tasks. According to a survey of 1,000 UK smartphone users by Mindshare, which was analysed by OnBuy.com, 87 per cent of […]
The Lovely Mobile Report and Rankings is a look back and celebration of Mobile Marketing done in 2017. It is a result of a year-long research done by us, analyzing the performance of various projects, agencies and brands in the major, global awards programs. The awards programs covered by our team for this report includes […]
Mindshare UK, in partnership with AR technology company Zappar, has launched ‘Layered’ – a report identifying how brands must adapt to the rise of augmented reality (AR). • The report reveals that a third (33%) of consumers believe AR would help them to narrow down choices when shopping. • Increasingly, consumers are expecting products […]
AR (augmented reality) technology company Blippar has teamed up with Unilever’s Magnum ice cream brand and Mindshare to launch its first Asia-Pacific campaign using its AR digital placement (ARDP) unit. The ‘Make My Magnum’ experience allows users to create their own personalised Magnums—by selecting from a list of 18 toppings—on their smartphones using Blippar’s ARDP. […]
Out There Media (OTM), a global leader in mobile advertising and data monetization, has announced their expansion into the Middle East and a new partnership with Zain, a leading mobile operator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa. OTM, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, is the creator of Mobucks, a proprietary technology platform that […]
Google reintroduced AdWords on November 16, tweaking existing features and adding new ones that are intended to assist marketers in promoting products and services just in time for the holidays. “The platform has been redesigned in Material Design, Google’s design language used in apps like Google Maps, Photos and Inbox. The company built the platform […]
Mindshare, the global media agency network that is part of WPP, is celebrating its 20th birthday by partnering with ENACTUS to power the next generation of leaders to address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ENACTUS is dedicated to inspiring university students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action. It is the world’s largest experiential […]
Mindshare UK, part of WPP, unveiled its research report, The Future of Retail CX (Customer Experience). The Mindshare Futures report identifies five key trends for the retail industry, focusing on mobile, voice, physical stores, branding and data. A key conclusion is that the store offering will become a real point of differentiation from competitors in […]
New research from Future Thinking has found that the consumer response to the iPhone launch remains underwhelming amid a growing backlash against smartphone evolution. 20% of British consumers said: “I don’t want a smartphone – I just want a phone that makes calls.” Only 5% said they planned to upgrade to an iPhone soon after […]
Marmite, Unilever’s famous spread, has launched a new digital experience that analyses your emotions whilst you taste Marmite, to discover, in real-time, whether you are likely to be born a lover or a hater. The technology has been developed by digital creative agency AnalogFolk. Visit tasteface.marmite.co.uk on your mobile and try some Marmite. TasteFace and […]