Social
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Facebook attracts fewer ad dollars in Q1, study finds
However, Instagram was a bright spot for the company, with a 44% jump in ad spend from a year earlier.
By Robert Williams • April 24, 2019 -
Snapchat sees revenue, user base grow on wider release of Android app
Q1 also brought a 15% increase in the number of advertisers on the platform, according to MediaRadar.
By Robert Williams • April 24, 2019 -
Hotels.com parodies 'hate-like' travel envy on social media
Video spots highlight the travel company's rewards program that lets customers collect and redeem points for discounts on lodging.
By Robert Williams • April 24, 2019 -
SponsoredTraveling with technology: The history of apps
Did you know apps date back to 1983? Learn the history of apps and the role they play in society.
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PopSockets boosts recall 56% with Facebook playable ads
The mobile accessories maker's campaign resulted in an average of 5.3 interactions per unique user.
By Robert Williams • April 23, 2019 -
Syfy revamps AR app, Facebook photo filter for 'Happy' series promo
The cable channel is also readying an immersive experience that lets viewers follow six interlocking stories for a separate campaign.
By Robert Williams • April 22, 2019 -
45% of diners have tried a restaurant because of social media
Marketing agency MGH's study found that 74% of U.S. consumers are more likely to visit or order from an establishment that engages with fans on social.
By Alicia Kelso • April 22, 2019 -
Exclusive: Samsung's '/make' series on YouTube wins over Gen Z
Nearly 80% of viewers said they want more episodes that show how influencers create videos.
By Robert Williams • April 22, 2019 -
7-Eleven weaves 'Pokemon' AR experiences into loyalty app
"Pokemon Go" comes full circle as the convenience store chain lets customers win products with an immersive activity around the movie premiere.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019 -
Social media users trust fellow consumers more than brands, study finds
Brand content needs to be authentic, relatable and unbiased in order to gain consumer trust.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019 -
Facebook is building a voice assistant
The new voice technology will work with Facebook's AR/VR products including Portal smart displays and Oculus headsets.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019 -
EMarketer: Native ads to grab 63% of display spending in 2019
Facebook will benefit most from the growth in native ad spending on social media.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019 -
Urban Outfitters pilots live shopping parties on Dote app
The new feature allows influencers to broadcast to followers on the shopping app.
By Lisa Rowan • April 18, 2019 -
Neiman Marcus adds shoppable Instagram tech
Through mobile application Salesfloor's latest feature, stylists can better connect with customers.
By Lisa Rowan • April 16, 2019 -
T-Mobile's Metro plays H-O-R-S-E with influencers for NBA playoffs
The prepaid wireless brand challenges fans to submit trick shot videos on social media for a chance to meet MVP hopeful Giannis Antetokounmpo.
By Robert Williams • April 16, 2019 -
HBO summons ice dragon for 'Game of Thrones' Snapchat lens
Demonstrating Snapchat's new geolocated feature, the AR filter shows a virtual beast landing on New York's Flatiron Building.
By Robert Williams • April 15, 2019 -
Study: Mobile games better for brand safety than social media
They're also more effective at driving purchases, with 25% of respondents saying they bought a product after seeing an in-game ad.
By Robert Williams • April 15, 2019 -
US Polo Assn. lifts brand recall 95% with influencer campaign
The clothing brand partnered with influencers Tommy DiDario, Elly Brown, Brittany Fullwood and Saul Rasco on a campaign to raise awareness.
By Robert Williams • April 12, 2019 -
App Annie: App store spending climbs 20% to record $22B in Q1
Dating app Tinder became No. 1 for consumer spending on non-gaming apps for the first time, surpassing former leader Netflix.
By Robert Williams • April 12, 2019 -
Gravity Blankets cuts CPAs 58% with new Pinterest conversion optimization tools
The features aim to drive specific campaign goals, such as online checkout, a week ahead of the platform's expected IPO.
By Robert Williams • April 12, 2019 -
Waze changes direction toward 'destination-based marketing'
Instead of identifying where customers currently are, Google-owned Waze aims to help marketers see where users are headed to better anticipate their needs.
By Robert Williams • April 11, 2019 -
Study: Pinterest users seek adventure, new brands and tech
Users of the platform are a desirable target for marketers in industries like travel, music, food and technology, YouGov found.
By Robert Williams • April 11, 2019 -
KFC parodies influencers with CGI hipster Colonel Sanders
The chain handed its Instagram account over to the "Virtual Influencer Colonel" and partnered with Dr. Pepper, TurboTax and Old Spice for the campaign.
By Robert Williams • April 11, 2019 -
EMarketer: Snapchat user base will dip in 2019 for first time
The researcher is backpedaling on earlier growth estimates as Snapchat is set to lose monthly users in the U.S. this year for the first time.
By Robert Williams • April 11, 2019 -
Gen Z prefers Instagram when hearing from brands, Piper Jaffray says
Just 6% of teens reported using Facebook, down from more than 22% six months ago.
By Dianna Christe • April 09, 2019
