Top digital marketing data and case studies this week

Oct 27, 2016 | Online advertising

Here are the top digital marketing data and case studies that caught our eye. Smartwatch sales fall sharply as consumer interest fades Smartwatch shipments declined by 51.6% year-on-year, suggesting that consumers are not ready for connected timepieces just yet, according to new research. Digital marketers ‘becoming more influential in the boardroom’ Digital marketers will play […]

Here are the top digital marketing data and case studies that caught our eye.

Smartwatch sales fall sharply as consumer interest fades

Smartwatch shipments declined by 51.6% year-on-year, suggesting that consumers are not ready for connected timepieces just yet, according to new research.
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Digital marketers ‘becoming more influential in the boardroom’

Digital marketers will play a greater role in business, getting a more prominent say in decisions made at the top level of firms, according to new research.
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Who are the world’s most influential social media personalities?

With the inexorable rise of online influencers, apple tree communications launches its latest Social Scene report, uncovering those individuals that wield most influence in social channels.
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UK ad viewability remains below 50%, costing advertisers £154m a quarter

For the second consecutive quarter, less than half of online ads served in the UK met minimum viewability thresholds – costing advertisers around £154 million, based on IAB/PwC’s Adspend figures published last week.
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UK marketers “suffering tech-induced anxiety”

The rapid pace of digital change is leaving most marketers feeling overwhelmed, with Brits suffering from more tech-induced anxiety than their European counterparts, according to new research.
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8 facts about Google Rank Brain [INFOGRAPHIC]

Google is now using a machine learning technology called RankBrain to help deliver its search results. This infographic looks at 8 facts behind the new AI-powered search tool.
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Facebook’s guide to social Christmas success

With Christmas less than 70 days away, Facebook has provided an infographic to help marketers get their strategies in place for the biggest spending spree of the year.
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CASE STUDIES

Pantene‘ Dad Do’ challenges NFL players style to daughters’ hair

This heart-warming video series from P&G’s Pantene hair care brand captured the hearts of many Americans. The multiple awarded Dad-Do campaign has a great message and is likeable and very well executed, getting 7 million YouTube views.

Content marketing case study: Gillette hijacks search engines with “Ask Dad” campaign

Most teenagers search the internet to find instructions for tasks like tying a tie, shaving or asking a girl out, but a video series from P&G’s Gillette showed how powerful getting a father’s advice in person can be- getting 6 million YouTube views in the process.

Gillette – Go Ask Dad – Case Study from Jackie Helfgott on Vimeo.

World Zombie Day goes viral with Snapchat geo-filters

World Zombie Day London used Snapchat to amplify its message and increase charity donations. This case study looks at how the zombie walk made smart use of geo-filters at key locations in the city to boost donations to homeless charity St Mungo’s.

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