Twitter introduces pre-roll ads for Periscope
Media

Twitter introduces pre-roll ads for Periscope

7y Al Roberts

Twitter introduces pre-roll ads for Periscope

Users almost universally dislike pre-roll video ads, but in an effort to bolster its advertising revenue, Twitter this week announced that it will exp...

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How M&M's mastered multilingualism for its milestone birthday
Strategies

How M&M's mastered multilingualism for its milestone birthday

8y Mike O'Brien

How M&M's mastered multilingualism for its milesto...

A song that's been trending on the iTunes for months was created as part of an M&M's promo. Mars helped it succeed by treating each channel like i...

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The Digital Download: Facebook and Amazon soar, while Yahoo struggles
Media

The Digital Download: Facebook and Amazon soar, while Yahoo struggles

8y Mike O'Brien

The Digital Download: Facebook and Amazon soar, wh...

A book highlights Yahoo's problematic finances on the eve of its bidding day, as Facebook and Amazon each become more competitive in a new area. Read ...

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Spotlight on the National Gallery of Victoria: fusing art with social media
Asia

Spotlight on the National Gallery of Victoria: fusing art with social media

8y Sophie Loras

Spotlight on the National Gallery of Victoria: fus...

Encouraging visitors to photograph artworks – and then sharing them on social media – is just one way the National Gallery of Victoria is growing audi...

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Super Bowl 50: Winners and losers
Acquisition

Super Bowl 50: Winners and losers

8y Mike O'Brien

Super Bowl 50: Winners and losers

How was Super Bowl 50 for advertisers? Hyundai and Doritos dominated the USA Today Ad Meter, while medicinal brands grossed us out. Read More...

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Tweets of the week: celebrations and festivals dominate Twitter in APAC
Acquisition

Tweets of the week: celebrations and festivals dominate Twitter in APAC

8y Sophie Loras

Tweets of the week: celebrations and festivals dom...

This week, Twitter was used across the Asia Pacific region to celebrate Australia Day, India's Republic Day, and the Chinese New Year of the Monkey. R...

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It’s time to make online ads good again; the industry depends on it
Marketing

It’s time to make online ads good again; the industry depends on it

8y Tessa Wegert

It’s time to make online ads good again; the indus...

What factors play into a digital ad's quality? How can marketers consistently deliver content that meets today's standards for good advertising? Read ...

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How to make quality the new quantity for media partnerships
Strategies

How to make quality the new quantity for media partnerships

8y Guest Writer

How to make quality the new quantity for media par...

By: Frank Besteiro, head of business development and partnerships, AOL. The key to fostering profitable media partnerships that are mutually beneficia...

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What is the optimal length of a video ad?
Media

What is the optimal length of a video ad?

8y Mike O'Brien

What is the optimal length of a video ad?

All signs point to shorter videos being the way to go, but depending on which platform you're using - and what you're trying to accomplish there - tha...

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4 ways brands can tell an authentic story
Marketing

4 ways brands can tell an authentic story

9y Yuyu Chen

4 ways brands can tell an authentic story

People are instinctively drawn to brands that are considered more authentic than their competitors. How can your brand win? Read More...

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And the top digital marketer in the presidential race is...
Marketing

And the top digital marketer in the presidential race is...

9y Mike O'Brien

And the top digital marketer in the presidential r...

There are nearly 20 politicians currently vying to be the next president of the United States. Which of them has the best digital marketing? Here are ...

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NYC Is Still the Place to Be for Agencies, Despite Its Difficulties
Agency Spotlight

NYC Is Still the Place to Be for Agencies, Despite Its Difficulties

9y Mike O'Brien

NYC Is Still the Place to Be for Agencies, Despite...

During Advertising Week's first-ever Periscope-streamed session, three marketers discussed the importance of moving an agency to New York, and the inh...

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Social Media Marketing Budgets and ROI: How to Plan for 2016
Social

Social Media Marketing Budgets and ROI: How to Plan for 2016

9y Jasmine Sandler

Social Media Marketing Budgets and ROI: How to Pla...

Today, social platforms are essential to digital marketing strategy. These insights can help you organize an effective plan to prepare your social med...

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The Year of Online Video: What We Saw and What's Next for Brands
Media

The Year of Online Video: What We Saw and What's Next for Brands

9y Tessa Wegert

The Year of Online Video: What We Saw and What's N...

Advances in online video during 2015 indicate that this medium is a choice advertising format for brands. What predictions can industry experts make f...

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Mark Zuckerberg’s First Live Stream Shows Facebook’s Video Ambition
Media

Mark Zuckerberg’s First Live Stream Shows Facebook’s Video Ambition

9y Yuyu Chen

Mark Zuckerberg’s First Live Stream Shows Facebook...

In order to obtain more video inventory for advertising, Facebook could eventually roll out its live-streaming feature to the masses. Read More...

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Why Periscope Is the Next Big Thing in Social Media
Social

Why Periscope Is the Next Big Thing in Social Media

9y Bob Cargill

Why Periscope Is the Next Big Thing in Social Medi...

With more brands emphasizing the importance of a solid presence on media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, this article predicts that the next big ...

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4 Strategic Tips for Building a Lasting Social Campaign in China
Asia

4 Strategic Tips for Building a Lasting Social Campaign in China

9y Sophie Loras

4 Strategic Tips for Building a Lasting Social Cam...

We Are Social's Pete Lin shared his secret sauce for developing lasting creative campaigns during his keynote address at ClickZ Live Shanghai. Read Mo...

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Digital Marketing People on the Move: End of Summer Edition
Marketing

Digital Marketing People on the Move: End of Summer Edition

9y Yuyu Chen

Digital Marketing People on the Move: End of Summe...

This past August, Airbnb, Pinterest, Twitter, and Viacom added executives with expertise in branding, marketing and product development to boost their...

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Was Twitter's Visual-Tool Debut at the VMAs a Glimpse of Things to Come?
Social

Was Twitter's Visual-Tool Debut at the VMAs a Glimpse of Things to Come?

9y Yuyu Chen

Was Twitter's Visual-Tool Debut at the VMAs a Glim...

At MTV's Video Music Awards on Sunday night, Twitter gave a select group of celebrities a sneak-peek of its unreleased photo and video editing tools. ...

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Service Before Product When it Comes to User Micro-Moments
Asia

Service Before Product When it Comes to User Micro-Moments

9y Scott Heron

Service Before Product When it Comes to User Micro...

Marketers need to spend their efforts satisfying user moments, more than building aspiration for their products or services. Read More...

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Advertisers Should Think Vertically In the Age of Mobile Video
Media

Advertisers Should Think Vertically In the Age of Mobile Video

9y Emily Alford

Advertisers Should Think Vertically In the Age of ...

Vertical video, once seen as amateurish and annoying has become de rigueur with the advent of Snapchat and Periscope. Marketers should take the trend ...

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Snapchat and Univision Partner for an Innovative Approach to Sponsored Content
Social

Snapchat and Univision Partner for an Innovative Approach to Sponsored Cont...

9y Emily Alford

Snapchat and Univision Partner for an Innovative A...

Snapchat and Univision are working together to curate a Live Story for the Gold Cup Final. If the content is successful, it could create advertising p...

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Will Twitter's Backgrounds Contain Ads?
Display Advertising

Will Twitter's Backgrounds Contain Ads?

9y Mike O'Brien

Will Twitter's Backgrounds Contain Ads?

On Monday, Twitter removed all custom background images from user profiles. Marketers are divided on whether or not this move means that the white spa...

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Periscope Marketing 101: Lessons from 3 New Campaigns
Social

Periscope Marketing 101: Lessons from 3 New Campaigns

9y Tessa Wegert

Periscope Marketing 101: Lessons from 3 New Campai...

According to Twitter, Periscope's helps brands to "forge a more personal relationship with consumers." Dunkin' Donuts, GE and St-Germain are three bra...

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Memo Banks: Innovate or Die
Asia

Memo Banks: Innovate or Die

9y Peter Dingle

Memo Banks: Innovate or Die

In the age of digital disruption, the banking industry, like many others, must innovate, and innovate fast, to stay relevant. Read More...

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Tweets of the Week: #LoveWins
Social

Tweets of the Week: #LoveWins

9y Sophie Loras

Tweets of the Week: #LoveWins

This week's tweets include the NBA draft and take your pet to work day, but marriage equality in the U.S. was the showstopper, sending Twitter into a ...

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Twitter: Real-Time Engagement Comes From Small Moments #CZLTO
Conference Coverage

Twitter: Real-Time Engagement Comes From Small Moments #CZLTO

9y Mike O'Brien

Twitter: Real-Time Engagement Comes From Small Mom...

"Twitter is a bridge, not an island," said Jamie Michaels, head of brand strategy and advocacy for Twitter Canada, talking about the platform's real-t...

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