UK retail giant, Asda, has partnered with ecommerce performance marketing company, HookLogic, to launch the company’s first venture into the European market as it looks to Boost Product Exposure for Brands.
Sky Italia moves 70% of brand ad budget to Turn programmatic marketing
Broadcaster Sky Italia has selected Turn as its data management platform (DMP) to deliver more personalised advertising experiences to customers and meet a range of digital marketing needs including real-time bidding.
Twitter plans China expansion with Hong Kong office
Twitter plans to open offices in Hong Kong next year, as the social looks to rival the likes of Weibo in the hugely lucrative Chinese market.
Facebook adds Ebola donation button
Facebook has added an Ebola button to users’ profile pages to help people donate to charities fighting the disease.
UK expectations of marketing budget growth beat global predictions
UK confidence in marketing budget growth over the next 12 months is outstripping global predictions for expected expenditure, according to new research published by GlobalDMA in partnership with the Winterberry Group.
Click and collect ‘to boost high street sales this Christmas’- eBay
The typical British high street is set for a boost this Christmas as shoppers are poised to make three additional shopping trips each to collect parcels bought through Click & Collect services, according to new research from eBay.
Nando’s takes on Heinz Ketchup with first digital push for home sauces
Nando’s has unveiled its first ever creative campaign as the retail arm of the brand looks to expand beyond its restaurant roots and into consumer’s kitchens.
Rovio brings Angry Birds Stella to China with Alibaba and Shanghai Media Group
Rovio has struck a partnership with the Digital Entertainment Business Division of Alibaba Group and introduce Angry Birds Stella to fans through Chinese Idols, broadcasted by Shanghai Media Group.
Top retail tips: Being responsive to mobile commerce is not enough
For online retailers, slow loading pages, unmanageable navigation, and tortuous check-out processes, are resulting in bounce rates often in excess of 80%. Retailers are not only missing out on sales but creating an appalling first impression in what has rapidly become the dominant route to market, effectively closing the door to the mobile sales channel. … [Read more…]
ASICS brings digital in-store with ‘Mix Up Your Run’ campaign
A brand new interactive and in-store Product Advisor for global sportswear brand ASICS, has been unveiled to the public at its flagship store in Hamburg today.