Microsoft has rolled out a web-based version of Xbox Music, which puts users’ music into collections and playlists. The ad-free service allows users to go in to edit and add their playlists, with the results then synced. The service is subscription only, although non-members can sign up to a 30-day trial, and has a now […]
The role of the digital leader has become more complex and demanding in this age. It has transformed into a creative-data-tech-analyst-entrepreneur- mentor who constantly needs to stay ahead of the curve. As a response to the changing needs of the market, Hyper Island – a leader in providing lifelong learning experiences for individuals and organisations […]
LV=, the insurance and savings provider, has launched a multimillion-pound ad campaign to promote the benefits of its car insurance policies. Three separate TV ads, created by Designate and 24-7ideas.com, highlight different aspects of LV=’s car insurance offer – its low cost, the multicar savings available, and the 75 per cent no-claims discount. The campaign uses […]
Google Inc has launched a small network of balloons over the Southern Hemisphere in an experiment it hopes could bring reliable Internet access to the world’s most remote regions, the company said late Friday. The pilot program, Project Loon, took off this month from New Zealand’s South Island, using solar-powered, high-altitude balloons that ride the […]
Samsung has unveiled a new film starring Usher promoting its Smart TV. Developed by digital agency Huge, the film features two Ushers facing off against each other, as “down-to-earth” Usher seeks revenge against “celebrity” Usher, all the while showing the variety of features of the Samsung Smart TV. “Our goal was to bring Usher and […]
Despite changing times, internet giant Yahoo!’s front page retains its old-fashioned, cluttered look—contrary to the sleek, minimalist look everyone else is going for. As such, New York-based web developer and designer Quincy Gibbs took it upon himself to give Yahoo!’s website a redesign. First seen on Business Insider, Gibbs’ unofficial mock-ups for Yahoo.com is a […]
“What do we want people to feel?” That is the first question Apple asks itself when designing something. Its answer? “Delight. Surpise. Love. Connection.” Whether or not you like Apple’s latest design decisions, this beautiful video is an interesting look at the philosophy of a company that places such an important emphasis on design.
Burberry has partnered with Google to launch a social campaign that allows users to send their real kisses around the world. The ‘Burberry Kisses’ campaign debuted in June. It is part of Google’s Art, Copy & Code initiative, which aims to humanise technology through emotive digital experiences. The experience is hosted on a dedicated platform […]
Twitter and WPP have signed a deal that will see the ad giant integrate Twitter data into its media and analytics platforms, and will include the launch of data products. The global strategic partnership spans a number of WPP companies, including GroupM, Kantar and digital agencies including Wunderman. Sir Martin Sorrell, WPP chief executive, said: […]
SKIN-CARE brand Nivea has created a solar-powered mobile phone charger. The bizarre move from the folks at Nivea was made to ensure people read its sunscreen ad – its solar-powered sunscreen ad. The company took out a full-page ad in a Brazilian magazine and decked it out with solar panels and a charging port you […]