LinkedIn to Debut Its First TV Commercial During the Oscars

LinkedIn to Debut Its First TV Commercial During the Oscars

LinkedIn will debut its first TV commercial during the Academy Awards on February 28. With the campaign, “You’re Closer Than You Think,” LinkedIn is looking to show how the platform can help everyone reach their potential. The commercial, which includes a voiceover by LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, grew out of NASA’s decision in 2015 to use […]

mcgarrybowen London launch global cause-led social campaign ‘Chain of Betters’ for Western Union

mcgarrybowen London launch global cause-led social campaign ‘Chain of Betters’ for Western Union

Western Union have inspired a chain of good deeds by pledging to help fund projects that aim to make lasting positive change for individuals and communities. The Western Union Chain of Betters competition will award US$1,000 (or local currency equivalent) for winning selfless ‘betters’. During the first phase, residents from 20 countries will be invited […]

Marketo Delivers Industry’s First Integrated Social Marketing Application

Marketo Delivers Industry’s First Integrated Social Marketing Application

Marketo, the provider of a leading cloud-based marketing software platform, today announced the availability of its new social marketing application, featuring the industry’s tightest integration between social, email, mobile, and web channels. Built upon Marketo’s comprehensive marketing platform and unified customer database, this new application for the first time transforms social marketing from being an […]

Anti-Smoking Ad Pokes Fun At Social Smokers

To poke fun at the social phenomenon known as ‘social smoking’, ad agency BBDO Toronto created an ad for the Ontario Ministry of Health that humorously replaces cigarettes with farts. Called ‘Social Farter’, it tells the story of a young lady who only farts in social situations. “If you only fart with friends, you’re not […]

KLM: The Must See Social Map

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched KLM Must See Map, a social media campaign which enables tourists to create a personalised city map – with the bonus of a high quality printed version being posted out to participants for free. Each map can be populated by tips from friends offering sage advice on the best […]