Cutting through the ‘digital trends hype’ and deciding which emerging digital technologies to invest in 2018 is a challenge for most decision makers; being a forerunner with new digital trends and introducing innovative new technologies can after all be a ‘game changer’ for brands and businesses. But a new survey has revealed that most consumers […]
Ogury, the mobile data platform, released its Mobile Banking Study 2017 – an analysis of over 1,265,000 mobile users active during July – September 2017 in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The study reveals that UK fintechs are increasing their market share amongst mobile banking users, with 8.8% having downloaded at least […]
MOOHbile technology is the new technological development that arises from the strategic partnership between Clear Channel Peru and TAP TAP. This technology synchronises external advertising strategies hyper-locally in the mobile and allows re-impacting the audience OOH with ad hoc content on their smartphones. Renault was the first brand to take advantage of this technology. And […]
Keep up or get left behind. Businesses, and creative and marketing agencies in particular, need to accept that with advancing tech, newer and better propositions, and the rising expectations of today’s consumers, what worked a treat yesterday won’t necessarily cut it tomorrow. We need to focus on developing new model propositions that deliver commercial success, […]
Lidl UK has launched the first supermarket game to be played through the Facebook Camera app in the UK. The launch forms part of Lidl’s Christmas campaign in 2017, as the brand continues to build consumer engagement and relevance. The ‘Emojional Rollercoaster’ game is available on the Facebook Camera app, which users can instantly access […]
Creative industry headhunters, LIZH, are launching a new approach to project-based recruitment using chatbot technology. Taking advantage of the increasing shift in creative industry talent that is seeking freelance work over full-time senior employment, they have launched a new digitally-enabled business model. LIZH engaged creative and innovation agency BBD Perfect Storm to re-engineer the process […]
Mindshare UK has launched its Trends Report 2018 which identifies the top five trends for marketers to watch in 2018. The report investigates a variety of topics from AR to AI and shows how consumers across all ages are embracing technological advancements with 46% of consumers willing to use facial recognition as a form of official […]
Bungie, Activision, and AKQA announced the launch of the Destiny 2 Ghost Skill for Alexa devices. Bringing to life the ultimate video game sidekick, this announcement is putting gaming at the centre of the smart home, and the first-ever integrated voice companion in a live game experience. AKQA designed a unique, innovative way to enhance […]
Global social media agency We Are Social has launched Think Forward, a report that examines the trends that have emerged during a year of mistrust, misinformation and multiple mindsets, and focuses on the social motivations behind these movements. The report has been compiled in conjunction with experts across politics, technology, media and culture. It is […]
Clear Channel International (CCI), the leading innovator in global out-of-home advertising, has appointed Richard Cross to the newly created role of Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO). He will be responsible for ensuring that technology and digital innovation are at the forefront of CCI’s ongoing transformation strategy, providing leadership across the business’s 22 international markets in […]