AO launches cheaper and simpler way to buy mobile phones

AO launches cheaper and simpler way to buy mobile phones

Mobile phone customers today got a new, cheaper choice with a simpler way to buy following the launch of www.ao-mobile.com, from AO – the online electronics store. Customers are increasingly shopping online for mobiles and AO Mobile is offering an extensive choice across the four UK mobile networks and all handset manufacturers with contract, SIM only […]

Baidu and Snap Inc. renew sales partnership to reach outbound Chinese advertisers

Baidu and Snap Inc. renew sales partnership to reach outbound Chinese advertisers

Baidu and Snap Inc. announced the renewal of their sales partnership, which first began in May 2017. The agreement authorises Baidu to act as Snap’s representative to advertisers in Greater China, Japan and South Korea. Through this partnership, advertisers in these countries can leverage Snapchat’s robust global reach and highly engaged community to grow their […]

Mention Me and Taggstar team to bring social proof together with customer advocacy programmes

Mention Me and Taggstar team to bring social proof together with customer advocacy programmes

Mention Me, the leading referral marketing platform has announced a partnership with Taggstar, the leader in social proof messaging for eCommerce. The agreement brings together the benefits of social proof messaging and advocacy marketing. Online brands using Mention Me, will be able to display product buying and viewing trends, and reviews, to increase their conversions […]

Former Economist Director joins DataTech start-up SBDS as VP of Sales

Former Economist Director joins DataTech start-up SBDS as VP of Sales

Leader in Data-Tech services, SBDS, announced Rupert Harrow, former advertising sales director at the Economist, has joined its London office as Vice President of Sales. Harrow will play a central role in the company’s ambitious growth plans, liaising closely with the rest of the sales team to strengthen direct brand client relationships, focusing primarily on the […]

Zara to offer mobile AR experience in stores

Zara to offer mobile AR experience in stores

Fast fashion retailer Zara is launching a mobile augmented reality app to be used in stores, which allows shoppers standing near certain displays to view AR images of models wearing different items from those displays, as well as purchase the merchandise through the app. Zara will begin rolling out the technology next month in about […]

Mobile shopping apps are driving retail sales, according to Criteo’s latest global commerce study

Mobile shopping apps are driving retail sales, according to Criteo’s latest global commerce study

Commerce marketing technology company Criteo has released findings from its Global Commerce Review for Q4 of 2017. It analyses shoppers’ activities, behaviours and preferences across all devices and browsing environments. The report, which highlights a growing reliance on apps among shoppers, reinforces the “mobile-first” mindset, and will help inform omnichannel commerce marketing strategies worldwide. Criteo […]