Nike has developed ‘Back To The Future’-style trainers with a lacing system that uses a motor to tighten or loosen its trainers with additional voice control. The upcoming Nike Huarache trainers will support Siri with a ‘FitAdapt’ lacing system that uses a motor to tighten or loosen its trainers through voice commands. Users can tell […]
ViralGains, the leader in intelligent ad journey orchestration, announced the launch of ViralGains Odyssey. The new software as a service (SaaS) platform allows marketers to leverage the voice of the customer to drive smarter advertising outcomes that directly impact the bottom line. ViralGains Odyssey works seamlessly across video, connected TV (CTV) and display advertising. A […]
DKNY (ADF Fragrances) has partnered with voice-activated trial & acquisition platform Send Me a Sample, to drive trial of its Be Delicious fragrance amongst Gen Y and Z, by offering samples via voice. The brand is targeting women aged 18-30 via paid-for posts on Facebook and Instagram. Those targeted will be served creative prompting consumers […]
Amazon has inked a deal with the NHS that will see it’s AI-powered voice assistant Alexa be used to offer health advice for patients who can’t easily access information online. The move, which follows on from a push into the healthcare space in the US from the business, has sparked concern among privacy campaigners. Starting in July, devices […]
Global experience agency Imagination and voice and conversational AI experts RAIN this week announce a strategic partnership to harness the AI and voice revolution to create more meaningful, human and immersive brand experiences. With voice technology adoption skyrocketing around the world, across smart speakers, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things, the partnership will enable […]
New research from Bing Ads shows marketers are yet to fully embrace the opportunity that is coming with rapidly-increasing consumer uptake of digital assistants and voice search. A study of 150 marketers and 1,000 consumers revealed that despite being used more than twice a day by the average consumer, voice search is not a current […]
WaterAid, the non-profit organisation changing millions of lives every year through clean water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives, has launched its first-ever Alexa voice skill created by digital product and innovation consultancy Hi Mum! Said Dad. Every day, Alexa delivers a unique letter from the village of Tsarafangitra in Madagascar, covering topics such as food, music, wildlife – and of […]
BrandContent, award-winning content marketing agency for next generation brands, has published a new report – The Voice Search Landscape – which reveals the huge opportunity for brands to capitalise on the voice search explosion which will impact all areas of marketing. Voted Best Small Content Agency at the International Content Marketing Awards 2018, BrandContent’s voice division […]
Google is working with IMG-produced Hyde Park Winter Wonderland to add its digital voice assistant to the 41 pods on the venue’s observation wheel. Visitors who take a ride on the big wheel will be able to ask Google to play a festive song or facts about the event. While queuing, guests will be able […]
Waste Management specialists, Powerday, has become one of the first to incorporate voice search on its website thanks to the cutting-edge work of digital marketing agency Adtrak. London-based operation worked closely with Adtrak – one of the largest digital agencies in the UK and an expert in providing digital marketing solutions– to modernise and enhance […]