Sep 1, 2017 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
Mastercard is adding payment capabilities to the newly launched Garmin vívoactive 3, letting people pay for goods while out keeping fit without provide having to carry their phone or wallet around.
Sep 1, 2017 | Mobile
From smart watches to Google Glass, wearable technology is a growing trend. But what are the most popular applications for your brand?
Aug 31, 2017 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Online video, Social media
Live Streaming services such as Periscope and Facebook Live have become hugely popular worldwide, with the Middle East and African region the biggest adopters of the new technology, according to new data.
Aug 29, 2017 | CPG, E-commerce and E-retailing, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Mobile, Unilever - Research, tips and news for marketers
Unilever’s dressings brand Hellmann’s has begun testing a new direct-to-consumer model with on-demand delivery service Quiqup in a collaboration connected by Unilever Foundry.
Aug 22, 2017 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
Leading mobile technology group, Apadmi, found that almost half of Brits (48%) would like to see investment in interactive technology, like VR and AR. Key findings: 48% of UK tourists would like to see investment in interactive technology Consumers like the idea of...
Aug 21, 2017 | Mobile
Global location tech company GroundTruth (formerly xAd) has seen a 35% QoQ revenue growth as major brands like L’Occitane and Timberland put more budget towards location-based marketing.
Aug 17, 2017 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile, Social media, WhatsApp
WhatsApp is set to launch direct payments on its messaging app, as the Facebook-owned messaging app becomes the latest service to let users transfer money to one another with a text.
Aug 17, 2017 | Content marketing, Mobile, Online advertising, Online video, Search engine marketing, Social media
Digital monitoring firm comScore has published its Top 10 Burning Issues in Digital report providing a perspective on the most pressing topics, issues and trends that are changing the way media buyers and sellers evaluate digital in the context of the broader media ecosystem.
Aug 14, 2017 | Content marketing, E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
Music streaming service Soundcloud has survived a recent money scare after securing a $170m (£135m) in investment.
Aug 14, 2017 | Argentina, China, Mobile, Social media
The mobile tipping point is happening among 16-24s globally; the point in which internet users will spend longer on their mobile than all other devices combined, according to new research.
Aug 11, 2017 | Mobile, Online advertising, Social media
Snapchat shares have plummeted 17% as the social media firm saw user numbers and revenues grow slower than expected and losses rise nearly fourfold, amid increasing competition from Instagram.
Aug 11, 2017 | Content marketing, Mobile, Online advertising, Regulation
Google has launched a new initiative to help reduce annoying advertisements online, by telling websites if they serve ads that people tend to find annoying.
Aug 10, 2017 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Social media
Facebook has closed a video-focused app targeted at under-21s less than a year after it was launched.
Aug 10, 2017 | Mobile, Online advertising
Mobile is driving consumption and usage and as such it is driving advertising spend, the 2016 IAB Europe AdEx Benchmark report reveals that mobile display grew by 52.9%.
Aug 9, 2017 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Online advertising, Online video, UK
Google and Facebook recently announced quarterly income totalling £27 billion and their dominance is highlighted by the fact they account for one in every three and a half minutes of the time Britons’ spend online, according to new research.
Aug 9, 2017 | Mobile, South Africa
The digital lives of internet users in the Middle East & Africa Region revolve around smartphones., with 3 in 10 digital consumers truly mobile-only, according to new research.
Aug 8, 2017 | Mobile, Search engine marketing
Google Play has started down ranking poorly performing apps, making them harder to find on the app store.
Aug 7, 2017 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
“Cash only” payment is becoming a deterrent for UK consumers, as Brits are increasingly in favour on mobile payments for their high street shop, according to new research. The study, from Ubamarket, surveyed 2,000 UK adults and uncovered widespread frustration...
Aug 7, 2017 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
Mobile app users are concerned about the security of their information when they register for a new app, a new survey reveals. Nearly 90% say that security of personal information shared during the app onboarding process is somewhat to very important, according to...
Aug 7, 2017 | Mobile, Online advertising
Snapchat has revamped its self-service advertising tool with an “Advanced Mode” designed for larger brands looking to conduct bigger camaigns at scale. The Advanced Mode for its Snapchat Ad Manager works in a similar way to Facebook’s Power Editor, giving...