Jun 25, 2020 | Content marketing, France, Online video
Video platform Dailymotion enters a new partnership with the Danish tech firm AudienceProject, who will support the company in proving the positive impact of advertising campaigns running on its own video player.
Jun 24, 2020 | China, Content marketing, CPG, E-commerce and E-retailing, FMCG digital marketing, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Germany, Healthcare, Online advertising, Online video, Social media, UK, Unilever - Research, tips and news for marketers, USA, Viral and buyrals
A Google Japan advert is the most emotionally engaging Coronavirus campaign in the world, according to new research.
Jun 24, 2020 | Content marketing, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Online video, Social, UK
The Coronavirus pandemic has radically changed online behaviour, with UK adults spending a quarter of their waking day online during lockdown – a record high, according to Ofcom.
Jun 23, 2020 | Content marketing, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Social media, Viral and buyrals
Cannes Lions has launched a website and documentary film showcasing 66 years of the best creative ad work, as the Covid-19 pandemic forced the awards show to scale-down this years event to an online-only version, with most awards to be judged in 2021.
Jun 22, 2020 | Ad tech, Content marketing, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Online video, Skills
Poor processes, few face-to-face meetings, a lack of focus on how clients can improve and the dominance of ‘cost-only’ KPIs mean brands are missing a major chance to enhance their relationships with agency partners around the world and deliver smarter communications, according to new research.
Jun 22, 2020 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Skills
Youth marketing agency Livity has set up a new initiative called #BrandShareTheMic as a call to arms for brands – and the agencies supporting them – to take positive action to showcase the spectrum of standout Black talent by magnifying their voices on Friday 3rd July.
Jun 19, 2020 | Ad tech, Content marketing, CPG, Marketing transformation, Mobile, Online advertising, Twitter marketing, UK, Viral and buyrals
Budweiser is marking the return of top flight football in the UK with three new initiatives, resurrecting its ‘Whassup’ commercial, an Uber Eats promo and a social media campaign that uploaded fan selfies onto stadium billboards during matches.
Jun 19, 2020 | Content marketing, Email marketing, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Social
More than one in three business decision makers have admitted to damaging customer trust and negatively impacting their own brand during the COVID-19 crisis, as a result of communication failures, according to new research.
Jun 18, 2020 | Content marketing, Social
Lickd has partnered with Universal Music Group and Universal Music Publishing Group to allow YouTube influencers access to famous songs and new releases from the company’s unrivalled music catalogue.
Jun 17, 2020 | Ad tech, Content marketing, Instagram, Online advertising, Social media, Viral and buyrals
Brands working with influencers has fallen by 37 and its efficiency fell by 41% as budgets face further cuts amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.
Jun 17, 2020 | Content marketing
Yahoo and The GEANCO Foundation has launched of “STOR14S,” a new global podcast featuring children’s short stories narrated by a renowned cast of leading actors and influencers, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Russell Brand.
Jun 11, 2020 | Content marketing, Marketing transformation
Since Covid-19 hit, 56% of journalists have noticed a drop in PR activity and 53% are receiving fewer pitches, leaving many journalists wanting more and better content, according to new research.
Jun 11, 2020 | Content marketing, Online advertising
Ethical and sustainable sourcing is now a top priority for buyers, and a key driver of eCommerce and omnichannel commerce success for manufacturers and distributors, according to a major global survey.
Jun 10, 2020 | Content marketing, Digital marketing skills, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Skills, UK
‘Circle back’, ‘reach out’ and ‘disambiguate’ are among the most annoying overused phrases in business, with a number of pandemic-related buzzwords already making the list, according to new data.
Jun 10, 2020 | Content marketing, Online video
Viral hits like Tiger King and The Mandalorian are creating a sense of FOMO among consumers who’s wallets aren’t able to match their appetite for new content, according to a new report.
Jun 9, 2020 | Content marketing, CPG, E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising, Online video, Twitter marketing, UK, Unilever - Research, tips and news for marketers, Viral and buyrals
Yorkshire Tea has shown it’s support for the Black Lives Matter movement by telling a right-wing YouTuber ‘please don’t buy our tea again’, resulting in much support and controversy amid global protests over racial discrimination.
Jun 9, 2020 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Online video
10 podcasts publishers hit 900 million streams and downloads in just one month, with iHeart radio and NPR accounting for almost half of all that traffic, according to new research.
Jun 9, 2020 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Online video, UK
Hull-based broadband provider KCOM has today launched ‘Bigger than broadband’ an integrated brand campaign which celebrates the community spirit of the people of Hull and East Yorkshire during lockdown.
Jun 8, 2020 | Clothing, Content marketing, FMCG digital marketing, Online advertising, Online video, UK, USA, Viral and buyrals
Nike has released a new advert in response to the Black Lives Matter protests with the slogan: “Don’t Do It”.
Jun 5, 2020 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
The strange phenomenon of ‘brain massage’ videos on YouTube featuring whispering women, scratching boards and cats purring, has become big business around the world. New research documents the currous rise of these ‘ASMR’ videos, and the millions made by their creators.