Economist predicts 2016’s big stories before they happen
The Economist Films has launched its first 30-minute film – “The World In 2016” – looking at some of the iconic moments of the year ahead.
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The year in digital: The best (and worst) of marketing in 2015
2015 was another big year for digital marketing, with the Apple Watch launch, the rise of ad blockers and mobile growth skyrocketing. This was the year that content went native, retargeted ads got smarter and global time on digital screens overtook TV. In this special report, we’ve gathered together the biggest headlines you might have … [Read more…]
Odd news: The weirdest digital stories of 2015
From smart sheep to telepathic advertising, technology took us in some strange directions during 2015. In this brave new world of robot chefs, mind-controlled drones and scary AI, we celebrate the weirdest news of the year.
The 12 worst marketing fails of 2015: Heinz’ saucy QR codes and cheeky Nando’s tweets
As 2015 draws to a close, we look as some of the biggest marketing blunders of the year. From Heinz QR code porn fiasco to the Ashley Madison hack, there were plenty of mistakes from companies that should know better. Read on, learn from the mistakes and hope your team doesn’t make the list in … [Read more…]
Gaming trends in 2015: Virtual reality and social media on collision course
With Facebook set to launch Oculus Rift early next year, the worlds on gaming and social media marketing are set to collide. Zuckerberg wants to move virtual reality beyond gaming and to an “immersive social experience”- one that could bring online brands and consumers closer than ever. As part of our review of the year, … [Read more…]
The Star Wars marketing machine: Force is still strong with Darth Vader
As Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits cinemas worldwide new has revealed that the Disney marketing machine is driving a very strong social media buzz.
Top tips: The five big tech trends for 2016
The vast amount of information now flowing through businesses and across the internet is unlocking the potential for innovative new technologies and business models, but will need ever more robust security and protection. Erasmus Holm, EMEA marketing director at Stibo Systems, outlines his predictions for technology trends in the coming year.
Internet of Things trends in 2015: Creepy dolls, smart whisky bottles and talking trash
After years of hype, the concept of an ‘Internet of Things’ is becoming a reality. From smartwatches and connected toothbrushes to intelligent thermostats and driverless cars- a web connection is becoming standard for many devices. This move towards a ‘programmable world’ is creating an explosion of new customer touchpoints for marketers to harvest. As part … [Read more…]
Top internal marketing tips: Something to write home about
For small companies a simple post-it note or a scribble on the memo board is all that’s needed to communicate with its employees. But for SMEs, larger organisations and global conglomerates, company to employee communication is not quite so simple. Internal marketing is increasingly being recognised as a vital way of raising staff morale, and … [Read more…]
Baidu driverless car completes test on Beijing roads
Chinese tech giant Baidu has successfully tested its driverless car on roads near the company’s headquarters in Beijing.