Acxiom, in collaboration with Adobe, announced the launch of Connected Spaces, a global solution aimed at delivering more relevant omnichannel experiences to customers. Connected Spaces is designed to revolutionise customer experience and business returns for retail, travel and leisure locations such as airports, malls, sports stadiums, concert arenas and resorts. A pioneering example is Heathrow […]
Dentsu Inc. announced its global business headquarters Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., has reached an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Sokrati Technologies Private Limited, a data analytics and performance marketing company in India, with an option of making it a wholly owned subsidiary in the future. Founded in 2009, Sokrati is India’s leading data-driven […]
A major current challenge for marketers, “how to balance short-term versus long term innovationâ€, became a key discussion point during an event hosted by Code Computerlove. It echoed similar discussions that arose on the back of the latest IPA Bellwether report, released last week, which highlighted that while digital spend was on the up, this is a […]
Street artist Banksy has been ranked ahead of the likes of Turner and Constable with his Balloon Girl ranked the nation’s favourite British artwork in a new study which shines a spotlight on our ever-changing tastes in art. The mysterious Bristol street artist, who makes witty and profound social statements with his infamous stencils, topped […]
American Express and The New York Times Company’s experiential design agency, Fake Love, launched “Platinum Transported,” an innovative content series that brings viewers on an immersive digital adventure tied to the human senses. Designed to inspire global travel experiences, the series will transport viewers into the visionary perspectives of iconic American Express Platinum Card Members […]
Sports retail and gym group DW Fitness First is to become the first ever channel sponsor of Sky Sports Mix, helping to drive brand awareness for the retail and fitness company. The deal follows the recent relaunch of Sky Sports along with Sky Sports Mix, Sky’s free to air sports channel, moving into a higher […]
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 Antony (Ant) Hill – over the 16+ years in the industry – has truly earned his spot on this list! He is currently at Google, where he serves as the Head of Creative […]
Creative agency TWELVE launches its first campaign for Merlin Entertainments, in its role as newly appointed lead creative and strategic agency for all of the leisure company’s London attractions. The integrated campaign will drive awareness of and demand for Merlin’s great-value, cluster ticket proposition, while promoting Merlin’s iconic and exciting range of London attractions. Merlin […]
Channel 4 announced that Volvo UK and Valenstein & Fatt (Grey London) have won the £1million airtime prize for the Diversity in Advertising Award, with an ad campaign focussed on non-visible disability. The brand was one of seven finalists – BT and AMV BBDO; Ford and GTB; Panasonic and Brave; Bose and Valenstein & Fatt; […]
In the mode for tacos? Lyft and @tacobell are bringing you the first-ever ride-thru experience with Taco Mode. https://t.co/gD2fWtUWsY pic.twitter.com/gWGWOOUArQ — Lyft (@lyft) July 25, 2017 Ride-hailing company Lyft is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Taco Bell providing passengers with a unique ride-thru experience. The partnership brings to life a first-of-its-kind offering — […]