Nov 20, 2017 | Digital marketing skills, Online advertising
Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) at large brands in the UK have made drastic changes to their digital marketing in the last 12 months in response to growing concerns around brand safety, transparency and fraud, according to new research.
Nov 17, 2017 | Online advertising
Next year will be “a year of reckoning” for many companies, according to a new report which argues that while the overall marketplace may be healthy, the future of individual businesses is as uncertain as it has ever been.
Nov 17, 2017 | Online advertising
Home design technology platform Houzz Inc has launched a Colour Picker tool in the UK in partnership with paint brand Dulux.
Nov 16, 2017 | Online advertising
The FA has hired Cognizant to become its digital transformation partner, supporting the football governing body’s new digital engagement programme. Cognizant will become both the ‘Official Digital Transformation Partner of The Emirates FA Cup’ and ‘Official Digital Transformation Partner of Club Wembley’. They will also become The FA’s ‘Official Digital Partner’.
Nov 16, 2017 | Online advertising, Online video, Social media
New data has revealed the unpredictable characteristics of fans of the nation’s favourite TV shows – demonstrating just how important it is for brands to steer clear of stereotypes and make better use of data to improve the effectiveness of their ad campaigns this Autumn.
Nov 15, 2017 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Online video
Channel 4 has joined an alliance of Europe’s biggest broadcasters to run commercials across their video-on-demand (VOD) services, in a move to combat Google and Facebook’s dominance of online advertising.
Nov 14, 2017 | Online advertising
Adobe is aiming to prove that the future of ads is programmatic launching its first completely automated campaign on social media, mobile and TV.
Nov 14, 2017 | Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
Brands will be spending a record £6bn on Christmas advertising in 2017, according to a new report.
Nov 13, 2017 | Content marketing, Online advertising, Online video
Video advertising and paid-for content are set to fuel digital publishing as content monetisation strategy adapts to changing audience needs, according to new research.
Nov 13, 2017 | Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
Over the past few days’ social media has exploded following the release of the M&S and John Lewis Christmas ads. But which ad is winning on social media so far?
Nov 10, 2017 | Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
The release of the John Lewis Christmas advert heralds the start of the festive season, and 2017’s eagerly-anticipated commercial features a monster hiding under a bed, costing a massive £7m to produce.
Nov 9, 2017 | Online advertising, Social media, Twitter marketing
Twitter is launching a self-serve advertising subscription aimed at small businesses, letting users run automated ads on the platform for $99 a month.
Nov 9, 2017 | Online advertising
Three quarters (75%) of marketing leaders admit they don’t understand changing consumer behaviour, which is having a major impact on business performance, according to a major new study into loyalty.
Nov 9, 2017 | Digital marketing skills, Online advertising
The majority of marketers (85%) are still unable to tie together online and offline customer data, a new report has found.
Nov 6, 2017 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising, Search engine marketing
Google has launched a new analytics tool that helps businesses identify new customers and grow their export sales online.
Nov 6, 2017 | Online advertising
Despite 90% of marketers claiming that they are “customer centric” in their approach, only 17% feel valued by brands.
Nov 3, 2017 | Mobile, Online advertising, Social media
Snapchat has launched Snap Pixel, a tool which lets advertisers track what users do online after viewing one of their ads, taking on the likes of Facebook and Google in the retargeted ad arena.
Nov 3, 2017 | Online advertising, UK
Vodafone is the number one UK-based brand, with success driven by a strong purpose, according to new research.
Nov 1, 2017 | CPG, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Online advertising, Online video, Viral and buyrals
Mars and Fox have teamed up to create four “Bite Size Horror” spots to celebrate Halloween.
Nov 1, 2017 | Online advertising, Online video
Netflix has had a fantastic weekend with Stranger Things. Just two seasons in, social engagement and sentiment towards the show is drawling level with HBO’s Game of Thrones, according to new research.