Jul 13, 2018 | Online advertising
The vast majority (80%) of key digital marketing decision makers consider AI is the next industrial revolution, feeling it improved productivity and increased competitive advantage, according to new research.
Jul 13, 2018 | Online advertising
A new survey into digital effectiveness has revealed that ‘Product Thinking’ is helping organisations become more digitally effective.
Jul 12, 2018 | Online advertising
Nearly half (49%) of all advertising agencies undertake programmatic media buying with their own technology, while 34% combine their own with third party technology and 17% rely exclusively on third party offerings.
Jul 11, 2018 | CPG, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Online advertising, Online video, Social media, Viral and buyrals
The most effective World Cup ads tell relatable stories that capture the joyful spirit of the event, and celebrities and big budgets are no passport to success, according to new research.
Jul 5, 2018 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising
Online retailers are expecting a ‘boom’ in mobile purchases with over 4 million Brits shopping on their smartphones while watching the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 5, 2018 | CPG, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Online advertising, Regulation, Social media, UK
Adverts for Cadbury eggs and Chewits and Squashies sweets have been banned for breaking new rules prohibiting the advertising of junk food to children.
Jul 4, 2018 | Digital marketing skills, Online advertising
Despite huge investments in digital transformation initiatives, organisations today feel less equipped with the right leadership qualities to advance their digital transformation as they did six years ago, according to new research.
Jul 4, 2018 | Online advertising
lastminute.com group’s media business, Travel People, has announced a brand new digital advertising partnership with global weather platform, AccuWeather in France, Spain and Italy.
Jul 4, 2018 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
Brands selling everything from recipe books to video games are set to win big during this summer’s sports season, as major sporting events boost online traffic across a broad range of sites, according to new research.
Jul 3, 2018 | Online advertising
Consumers would like more control over their data and greater insight into what the benefits are to them, according to new global research.
Jul 2, 2018 | Online advertising
In the age of big data, many marketers are still prioritising instincts and experience over hard facts, according to new research.
Jun 28, 2018 | Online advertising, Search engine marketing
Google’s ad system is getting a major overhaul this week that will see its flagship AdWords and DoubleClick advertising products renamed under a new streamlined platform.
Jun 28, 2018 | Online advertising
Ad tech firm The Trade Desk is launching a range of new products that will help advertisers use data-driven insights to plan, forecast and buy digital media.
Jun 27, 2018 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising
When it comes to digital experiences, consumers value easy-to-use brand websites more than anything else, according to new research.
Jun 25, 2018 | Online advertising
The creative ad industry once again gathered at the French Riveria for the biggest annual convention and awards. The theme was ‘Digital Transformation’ but corporate accountability was a hot topic amid the unfolding digital data and privacy scandals that rocked the world this year. In case you weren’t lucky enough to attend the beaches, yachts and parties, we look back at some of the big themes of Cannes Lions 2018.
Jun 25, 2018 | Online advertising, Online video, USA
The final day of Cannes Lion 2018 features talks from Sir Martin Sorrell and actor David Oyelowo. View the highlight reel below…
Jun 25, 2018 | Content marketing, CPG, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
A Super Bowl ad for washing powder brand Tide that spoofed other commercials won this year’s Film award at Cannes Lions 2018.
Jun 25, 2018 | Online advertising, Online video, Social media, Viral and buyrals
The Cannes Lions award for best of influencer marketing went to a UK-focused Nike campaign that inspired confidence in the capital’s youth.
Jun 22, 2018 | Online advertising
Do tech giants support open societies or are they a threat to them? Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, chaired a big debate on the subject at this year’s Cannes Lions.
Jun 22, 2018 | Mobile, Online advertising
Apple won the “Brand Experience and Activation” Grand Prix at Cannes Lions for the “Today at Apple” program at its retail stores.