Is Facebook working on an Apple TV rival?
Facebook is creating a TV application for set-top boxes, working like Apple TV to provide “TV-quality” shows licensed by the company, according to a news report.
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Super Bowl marketing: 31% of big game ads watched online
Ahead of the Super Bowl this Sunday, advertisers have spent a new record of £306 million for 30 second TV ad slots during the game, with more fans watching these ads online.
Facebook beats expectations as ad revenue leaps 53%
Mobile ads have boosted Facebook’s revenue by 53%, as the social network smashed expectations.
Video viral of the week: Pot Noodle spoofs Trump with “Gary the bricklayer”
Unilever-owned Pot Noodle has launched a humourous video showing the rise to power of “Gary” the bricklayer—a man whose public antics closely mirror Trump’s. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Top 5 most engaging movies on Facebook in 2016
With 2017 underway, now is the perfect time to look back at the great films that made their mark on cinema history in 2016. We know which movies performed well on-screen, but what about on social media?
Snapchat debuts TV-style ratings with Nielsen deal
Snapchat has struck a partnership with Nielsen’s mobile Digital Ad Ratings (mDAR) unit, giving brands the ability to buy guaranteed Snapchat audiences by age group and gender.
Snickers runs YouTube teaser ads for ‘Live’ Super Bowl commercial
Snickers is planning the first live commercial ever to air on the Super Bowl, with Star Wars actor Adam Driver on board.
“Rings” horror stunt terrifies late night TV shoppers (and gets 250m views)
To market the new horror movie “Rings,” the makers Paramount scared the living daylights out of shoppers at an electronics store in White Plains, New York, becoming a massive social media success in the process.
YouTube app gets messenger service
YouTube has launched a messaging feature built directly in the video app, making it easier for users to chat and share videos on a one-to-one basis.
Sacramento Kings debut NBA’s first Facebook 360 Live Stream
Last week, the Sacramento Kings launched a technology first – the NBA’s first Facebook 360 Live Stream.