Since adding 360 videos to News Feeds in June 2016, Facebook has spent 2017 significantly invested in the format. It enabling 360 live-streaming and then added that functionality within its apps, and even boosted the back end with automatic image correction. But the social network isn’t stopping its immersive push at flat imagery. Facebook’s Oculus recently announced it has started testing VR experiences […]
Volvo Cars and AKQA have launched the first Facebook in-app car configurator built at scale, using the Facebook Canvas API. The project came to life after AKQA worked with Facebook on the proposition and feasibility study of the technology, before pitching the idea to Volvo Car USA. Potential buyers and Volvo fans can use the configurator to create […]
Sojern, the global demand engine for reaching travellers, announced it has acquired Facebook and Instagram Marketing Partner (FMP) Adphorus, the leading FMP specialising in custom advertising solutions for travel brands. According to Sojern CEO Mark Rabe, interest in Facebook marketing solutions has grown dramatically as the global travel sector continues expanding and marketers look for […]
At an event in New York, Voysis has announced its new product, Voysis Commerce, and released the findings of a research report that shows voice commerce and search is at a major inflection point for retailers and brands. The launch of Voysis Commerce comes shortly after the company revealed their breakthrough on WaveNet technology that […]
MarComm’s Star Parade is a series where we shine the spotlight on some of the global stars from the Marketing and Communications industry, and Simon Gosling is someone who has been making waves in the digital marketing space for a while now. Futurist with Unruly, Simon makes predictions about future marketing trends based on the […]
There may be instability and disruption in the retail industry, but Christmas is Christmas and we all love it. Whether the analysts are predicting doom, gloom or boom, Christmas brings a huge boost to the high street. In a sector that’s rife with competition, retailers are focused on one thing – how do I drive […]
Bauer Media Group’s online product comparison brand, comprigo, has appointed Caliber to handle its digital marketing activity following a three-way pitch. As part of a six-figure partnership, Caliber will manage the brand’s online presence including SEO, design and digital marketing across Europe, Asia, North and South America. The roll-out will be driven by teams from […]
Mindshare UK previewed their Trends for 2018 – identifying the top five trends for marketers to watch for over the next 12 months, during their Huddle in London on November 9. A comprehensive report will then follow on December 5th exploring the trends in detail, their role in consumers’ lives, and their implications for the […]
Malibu, the world’s number one coconut flavoured rum, is launching the next stage of its technology trial of connected bottles as part of its global ‘Because Summer’ campaign. Created in partnership with SharpEnd, Malibu’s IoT agency, the next phase will launch late October in Gall & Gall stores across Amsterdam. Much like the UK trial last […]
Clear Channel has unveiled the first digital out of home (DOOH) Christmas Gift Guide, featuring gift ideas from a range of brands to inspire shoppers in the run up to the festive season. The campaign showcases products from six advertisers including Coty, Estee Lauder, NARS, Philips, Very and ViFit, and is currently running nationwide across […]