Investor & entrepreneur Dinesh Dhamija – Romania / UK
Entrepreneur, digital leader, politician and investor on opportunities in a time of turmoil, managing your own time, and thinking differently about communities and the planet.
Regional leader Jeff Cheng – Singapore
CPG regional leader on agility, brand purpose and how resilience will continue to be tested.
Regional marketer Sudeep Chatterjee – Myanmar
Associated British Foods’ regional marketing leader on agency thinking, new ways of working, ‘terrinovative’ thinking, and maintaining speed of planning and execution.
Business transformation leader Danny Meadows-Klue
Digital Strategy Consulting’s founder on the tectonic & techtonic shifts of digital disruption, thriving in the new workspace, and maintaining real momentum in a virtual world.
Pinterest launches new ad tools for car enthusiasts
Pinterest has launched a range of new ad solutions for marketers targeting the popular auto sector of its social media scrapbooking platform.
The year in review: The digital trends that shaped 2020
From the economic effects and catastrophic loss of life brought on by the pandemic to the growing climate emergency, 2020 was year many would want to forget. But beyond the tragedy and uncertainly there were many positive stories of unity against adversity – and the digital marketing sector was no different. We take a month-by-month look back at how advertisers and tech giants alike adapted to a year like no other.
Pinterest predicts 2021 lifestyle trends: People ‘bet on themselves’ in uncertain future
In 2020, Pinners turned to Pinterest for guidance and inspiration on navigating their lives during the global pandemic, they came with open minds and left filled with ideas to try at home. From this historic year will come new behaviours picked up along the way, that we predict, will have lasting power for years to come.
Volkswagen uses ‘groundbreaking’ Unity 3D marketing tech for video campaign
Volkswagen has teamed up with computer graphics giant Unity to launch a new campaign based 3D design tech.
Top 20 video ads of 2020: TikTok dances, sports mashups and mouldy Whoppers
From robotic ‘Trick or Treat’ doors to Groundhog Day remakes, 2020 was big year for video marketing as brands accelerated their move online. Advertisers tackled the Covid crisis with stories of unity, courage and reassurance. To round off the year, our team has assembled 20 standout video ads from around the world for your viewing pleasure…
John Lewis launches Christmas trends campaign on Pinterest
Pinterest and John Lewis & Partners have launched a co-branded Christmas trends campaign offering gift and decorating ideas for the festive period.
John Lewis Christmas ad: Retailer gets artistic in ‘Give a Little Love’ commercial
John Lewis has launched its much-anticipated Christmas ad, and has taken a different creative direction to reflect a year like no other.
Jacamo and Sky Media partnership celebrates the natural beauty of big in the great outdoors
Sky Media has renewed its partnership with Jacamo, which celebrates ‘big’ in all its glory to showcase the fashion brand’s 2020 Autumn/Winter range.
L’Oréal Paris launches virtual make-up line that works on live video
L’Oréal Paris has launched a digital make-up line that works on live video using augmented reality technology.
Twitter fail: Gap US election ‘unity’ sweatshirt sparks backlash
Fashion brand Gap has deleted a tweet about the US presidential election after it sparked criticism on social media.
Burger King tells customers to ‘order from McDonald’s’ to help hospitality staff during lockdown
In a surprising move, Burger King has urged customers to ‘order from McDonald’s’ to help the hospitality industry during the UK’s second lockdown, in a tweet that has earned tens of thousands of replies.
AliExpress debuts real-time livestreaming translation feature ahead of Singles Day shopping frenzy
AliExpress has unveiled a real time livestreaming translation feature to let merchants and live streamers to achieve international success in the 2020 11.11 Global Shopping Festival.
China’s most valuable brands grow 12%: Moutai rises as Alibaba dominates
The 100 most valuable Chinese brands gained 12% in value this year, with Alibaba holding number one position with a rise of 9% to $153bn, while Moutai rose two places to number three, according to new data.
Yeo Valley Organic launches ‘always on’ connected packaging
Food brand Yeo Valley Organic has rolled out connected packaging across all products as part of their new ‘Put Nature First’ brand platform.
Nescafe launches new global digital platform for ‘Make Your Moments matter” campaign
Nescafé and Publicis Worldwide are launching a new campaign for Nescafé Gold brand.
Grocery ecommerce sites set for a strong festive season (but brands remain uncertain on digital investment strategies)
Brands are planning to invest more heavily into their ecommerce strategies across the key UK grocery retailers this festive season, despite lingering concerns over digital investment strategies, according to new research.