Mobile advertising in 2018 – are your adverts hitting the right screens?
Ask any CMO or marketing professional about their advertising spend and priorities in 2018 and, for most, ‘mobile’ will come top of the list. Whether it’s via mobile [...]
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The digital king maker: identifying the content casualties of Facebook’s algorithm changes
It is a new world order at Facebook. The recent impact of an algorithmic change is a shot that has been heard around the world, and anyone who deals in online content has had [...]
Gumtree launches new advert to enhance buying and selling on its website
Gumtree, a UK classifieds site, has launched a TV campaign marking the latest phase of the brand’s 2018 ‘Make It Happen’ strategy. Used by one in three people in the [...]
Sizmek appoints its first chief visionary
Independent buy-side advertising platform, Sizmek, has appointed Nikos Acuña as chief visionary, reporting directly into Mark Grether, CEO. Acuna was formerly the MD of [...]
FCK! It’s been a hell of a week, says KFC
KFC ran out of chicken this week but its marketing team kept a sense of humour about it, and has helped steer the fried chicken brand through the stormy waters of negative [...]
Facebook’s vow to simplify metrics is “welcome news” for advertisers
Facebook’s promise to provide more clarity on its advertising offering has been welcomed by the marketing industry. The social media network announced this week that is [...]
Disappearing discounts – will there be blood?
Increasing pressure on UK retailers to be more transparent in their pricing has seen promotional activity drop to its lowest level for around a decade. For the retailers and [...]
Controversial Irn-Bru advert tells viewers not to “be a can’t”
AG Barr’s latest Irn-Bru advert made its debut on STV this week with a cheeky slogan telling fans: “Don’t be a can’t.” The advert depicts an awkward [...]
Cornwall targets tech companies of tomorrow with new campaign
Invest in Cornwall, a team focused on encouraging inward investment into Cornwall to achieve its economic potential, has launched a campaign promoting the opportunities on [...]
How virtual reality and social media is impacting advertising
While it’s safe to say that the technological development of virtual reality (VR) is accelerating, one has to wonder when, or if, it will really be taking off. On the one [...]