L’Oréal Paris launches virtual make-up line that works on live video
L’Oréal Paris has launched a digital make-up line that works on live video using augmented reality technology.
Twitter fail: Gap US election ‘unity’ sweatshirt sparks backlash
Fashion brand Gap has deleted a tweet about the US presidential election after it sparked criticism on social media.
Dracula’s castle parties, scary clowns and robot doors: Top 10 Halloween ads for a locked-down year
Parties and trick or treating may be on hiatus this Halloween due to Covid, but that hasn’t stopped brands coming up with inventive marketing campaigns. We look at the top 10 contact-free ads for Halloween 2020 from around the world.
Marketing fail: UK government criticised for ‘crass’ ad advising ballerina to retrain in IT
The UK government has been forced to apologise over a ‘crass’ advertising campaign which suggested a ballet dancer could “reboot” their career by moving into cyber security.
Making the perfect Christmas advert: Shoppers reveal formula for success
Shoppers have revealed the formula for the perfect 2020 Christmas advert – and there isn’t a fir tree or snowy scene in sight, according to a new survey.
YouTube Select launches in UK: ‘Line-ups’ of top creators for advertisers
YouTube has launched a new ad format for British advertisers and brands called YouTube Select, letting brands choose from ready-made ‘lineups’ that represent the best of the platform’s diverse creators, publishers and cultural content.
Influencer marketing ‘has motivated 51% of consumers to make a purchase ‘
More than half (51%) of consumers have purchased a product or service based on an influencer endorsement in the past two years, according to new research.
Three quarters of Instagram influencers hide their advertisement disclosure in their posts
More than three quarters of influencer adverts on Instagram have the disclosure hidden somewhere in the post, whether that be in the middle, at the end or in a comment, according to new research.
D&AD award winners: Moldy Whopper and Rivers of Light scoop top prizes for ad creativity
Burger King’s Moldy Whopper and the adaptable typeface Universal Sans were among the top winners at this year’s D&AD awards.
Coca-Cola partners Sky Sports for new Premier League ‘mockumentary’ campaign
Coca-Cola Great Britain has launched a new content marketing campaign for the start of the Premier league with bespoke ‘mockumentary’ starring comedian Mo Gilligan.
Beauty Bay teams with influencer NikkieTutorials for packaging design collaboration
One of the biggest influencers in the world of beauty NikkieTutorials has collaborated with online beauty destination Beauty Bay to launch a new makeup palette, which is being backed by a multi-channel digital marketing campaign.
Government paid influencers to promote Covid-19 track and trace
The UK Government has revealed that it paid social media influencers and reality TV stars to promote its NHS Test and Trace system.
Takumi launches influencer marketing division
Marketing agency Takumi has launched a new creative division with a creator-led approach to influencer marketing.
Instagram Shop goes live in US: Pinterest meets Amazon?
Instagram has launched the next stage of its on-platform ecommerce experience with a new ‘Shop’ section in the Explore tab, showcasing a range of personalised items within a single buyable feed.
Sky Media announces creative ads winners from SME250 campaign
Sky Media has revealed some of its most creative adverts produced by the 250 UK SMEs that have been selected for its SME Support Scheme.
The rise of ‘kidfluencers’: Are child social media stars being exploited?
Despite ‘kidfluencers’ such as eight-year-old Ryan from Ryan’s World boasting an estimated net worth of $120million, consumers remain sharply divided on both the concept of using kids to generate money on social media, and being positioned as influencers, according to new research.
TikTok grows up: new marketing platform and AR ad formats for brands
Popular social media app TikTok is opening up to brands with a new initiative, launching a platform called “TikTok For Business” that will serve as the home for all its current and future marketing solutions for brands.
Top 20 Coronavirus ads in the world: Google Japan’s ‘Thank You’ tops list
A Google Japan advert is the most emotionally engaging Coronavirus campaign in the world, according to new research.
Cannes Lions launches ‘classic’ ad collection after awards postponed
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.
Budweiser celebrates football’s return with stadium billboard selfies
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.
