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TV ad report: most viewers have second screen nearby

June 27, 2019

Three quarters of UK viewers (75%) have second screen devices nearby when watching TV, making TV a primary driver of digital activity for direct to consumer (DTC) brands, according to new research.

Diversity in Advertising report: UK lags behind US for representation

June 27, 2019

With digital advertising soon to turn 25, Adobe conducted a global survey of over 2000 consumers in the US and UK across generations, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation to understand what progress is being made when it comes to diversity representation.

Ecommerce and Gen Z: Amazon lacks loyalty among younger customers

June 26, 2019

Amazon’s dominance amongst the younger generation may be dwindling, despite attracting more than a third of all online retail spend internationally (36%).

Formula 1 hires Inskin Media for global advertising drive

June 26, 2019

Inskin Media has won a global advertising partnership with Formula 1, delivering Pageskin ad formats across Formula1.com.

The rise of TikTok: Bytedance breaks billion monthly users across apps

June 26, 2019

ByteDance, owner of popular video app TikTok, has announced it now attracts over one billion monthly users across the world.

Disney works with 8 brands to promote Toy Story 4 movie release

June 26, 2019

Disney UK and EMEA have teamed up with eight major brands including eBay, Hilton Hotels, Boots Soltan, Europcar, Kellogg’s, Albert Bartlett, Duracell and Babybel as part of its promotion for recently released Toy Story 4 film.

Cannes Lions 2019 round-up: Social activism takes centre stage

June 25, 2019

As Cannes Lions ends for another year, we look back at some of the biggest trends and industry comments from the biggest ad event of 2019.

Cannes Lions Winner: Wendy’s wins social top prize for ‘Keeping Fortnite Fresh’ campaign

June 25, 2019

Burger Chain Wendy’s scooped the Social & Influencer Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions with its “Keeping Fortnite Fresh” game, demonstrating the evils of frozen beef.

Cannes Lions Winner: Black & Abroad ‘Go back to Africa’ scoops top data prize

June 25, 2019

This year’s Cannes Lions creative data award went Black & Abroad, a company specialising in travel experiences for black people, turned the “Go back to Africa” slur on its head. Each time someone used the phrase on social media, the brand responded with beautiful images of the continent.

“What went wrong with online ads?” KFC, Unilever and Deloitte reflect on Cannes Lions

June 21, 2019

With the final day of Cannes underway, this morning saw The Economist Group’s last Wake Up with The Economist panel take on some of the industry’s hottest topics. The discussion moved from online advertising, data, the client/agency relationship and how ditching stereotype thinking can lead to greater creativity.