PacketZoom, which provides in-app mobile networking technology, published its Q2 Mobile Observatory and Benchmarks Report. Based on data from the PacketZoom Analytics Platform, the company found that The Netherlands shows the fastest response time for mobile apps, followed by the United Kingdom, France, and Taiwan. The United States was ranked 13th among leading countries, with an average response time of 458 milliseconds, only slightly better than the global average of 438 milliseconds.
Posted Aug 01, 2017
According to an announcement on the Source3 website, Facebook has acquired the content rights management startup. "At Source3, we set out to recognize, organize and analyze branded intellectual property in user-generated content, and we are proud to have identified products across a variety of areas including sports, music, entertainment and fashion," the company wrote in the announcement. "Along the way, we built an end-to-end platform to manage online IP and establish relationships with brands."
Posted Jul 27, 2017
PebblePost, the inventor of the Programmatic Direct Mail solution, announces that it has secured a total of $47 million in Series B round equity and debt funding.
Posted Jul 25, 2017
Bynder, a provider of creative file management, released the results of a research report entitled, "Small Business Marketing, Big Digital Challenge." Findings show that marketers at small and midsize businesses are struggling to efficiently reach intended audiences, because of technology roadblocks.
Posted Jul 20, 2017
Centro, a provider of enterprise-class software for digital advertising, announced its support for ads.txt, a specification developed within the Interactive Advertising Bureau's (IAB) Tech Lab OpenRTB Working Group. ads.txt, which stands for Authorized Digital Sellers, aims to reduce ad fraud and improve transparency by empowering publishers to declare and publicly list the businesses authorized to sell their digital inventory. After a month-long public comment period, the development of the ads.txt spec has been finalized and is ready for wide implementation.
Posted Jul 11, 2017
Since the beginning of 2017, we've gotten several inquiries from people wanting to publish sponsored content on our site. That's not a problem in and of itself. We offer sponsored content opportunities, which are clearly detailed in our media kit. The problem comes when these people make it clear they do not want the sponsored content to be identified as sponsored content. One even went so far as to ask us to publish her content under the name of one of our existing writers. Put simply, our answer was, Nope!
Posted Jul 11, 2017
As a content and campaign manager of .ME, a company that operates the personal domain name .ME, Sanja Gardaševic's varied roles have a single purpose: to share stories of .ME domain names and its users. "As a company that does business in a mostly .com world, explaining what .ME is and why it should be your alternative is a challenge," says Gardaševic.
Posted Jul 07, 2017
Social video creation platform Wochit released a report detailing characteristics common to the most successful social videos created using the company's cloud-based platform. Based on analysis of over 100 videos made by leading brands on Wochit from Q1 2017 that attained virality (over 1 million views) on Facebook, the findings are intended to help media companies and other content creators maximize the impact of their video creation efforts.
Posted Jun 27, 2017
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) announced the formation of the Structured Innovation Identity Council to address the growing challenge of cross-channel identity and attribution in marketing. The program brings together marketers, agents, and data professionals from the full spectrum of the advertising ecosystem to address common issues related to measuring and tracking consumer behavior and interaction.
Posted Jun 27, 2017
Return Path released its Sender Score Benchmark Report. Using data from Sender Score and Return Path's Reputation Network, the new report analyzes a sample of more than 4 trillion email messages to investigate and measure the impact of reputation on inbox placement.
Posted Jun 22, 2017
A new survey released by BrightEdge, a provider of enterprise SEO and content performance marketing solutions, reveals that marketers believe in a future ruled by the likes of Alexa, Artificial Intelligence (AI), voice search, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Yet, most in-house marketers and agency practitioners have done little to introduce these powerful components into their content marketing strategy.
Posted Jun 22, 2017
IFS, a global enterprise applications company announced the findings of its Digital Change Survey that polled 750 decision makers in 16 countries, including more than 120 in North America, to assess the maturity of digital transformation in sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, aviation, construction and contracting, and service.
Posted Jun 20, 2017
In his role as Global CEO of Cision, a global media intelligence and communications solution provider, Kevin Akeroyd's vision is to provide integrated, data-driven solutions for professionals who work with earned media - the PR, IR, marketing, and social media teams whose job it is to target journalists and other influencers, in pursuit of positive coverage for their organizations. So it makes sense that he's tracking companies who are making it easier to understand who is doing what online.
Posted Jun 09, 2017
It's been said that we all have a novel in us, but these days, it seems as if we all have a podcast in us. Of course, we don't all have a good podcast in us—and fewer of us can launch an entire network. But Rebecca Lavoie has done just that, from her basement and with the help of her husband—and writing partner—Kevin P. Flynn. Along with two more co-hosts, the pair launched Crime Writers On Serial, a podcast to talk about a podcast (now Crime Writers On…).
Posted Jun 07, 2017
SendGrid, a delivery platform for customer communication that drives engagement and growth, released a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of SendGrid called Elevate Your Email Marketing With A Customized Approach.
Posted Jun 06, 2017
ANATOMY released the results of its 2017 "The Young and The Brandless" report, which provides a look at the media consumption, content discovery habits, and network brand recognition capabilities of young (18-26) adults.
Posted Jun 06, 2017
When Kevin Akeroyd took on the role of global CEO of Cision, a global media intelligence and communications solution provider, back in August 2016, he made one major assumption. Coming from a long career providing service solutions for CMOs, Akeroyd believed the integrated, data-centric solutions that marketing teams leverage for paid and owned media (i.e., advertising) would be just as critical for those whose job is to generate earned media, in the form of coverage by journalists and other influencers.
Posted Jun 02, 2017
The use of emojis—those little digital icons representing everything from sushi and sailboats to infinite variations on the smiley face—has become part of everyday life. Yet marketers have been hesitant to incorporate them into email campaigns, due to uncertainty about how their use may be perceived by both mailbox providers and subscribers.
Posted May 30, 2017
As I write this, we are 4 weeks into the new presidency. It's fair to say the press has played a central role in the early days of this administration. We have seen that even while journalists' jobs are shifting—thanks to new technologies and distribution channels—the fundamental skills needed to be a good reporter remain the same. And those skills have been on display lately, much to the chagrin of the new president.
Posted May 23, 2017
Here's a worrisome thought for marketers that can keep you up at night: Gen Z—a key demographic born between the mid-1990s and early 2000s—comprises 27% of the global population, commands $44 billion in purchasing power, and represents the first true generation of digital natives. But your efforts to reach them via digital ads could fail miserably, new research suggests.
Posted May 19, 2017
Virtual reality is becoming … well … reality, thanks to a host of new tools and people willing to test the limits of what the technology is capable of—and what the audience expects. Nowhere is that more true than at USA TODAY's VRtually There, a weekly news show done entirely in virtual reality (VR). David Hamlin is part of the team that makes the show possible.
Posted May 17, 2017
Research released by Ampere Analysis reveals that Facebook is closing the gap on TV advertising. The average revenue per user (ARPU) generated by Facebook advertising has grown six-fold in North American and four-fold in Europe in five years. By comparison, the value of a TV viewer has remained relatively flat, with a growth of less than 7% in both regions over the same half-decade.
Posted May 09, 2017
Following a comprehensive strategic review, IP Network will be transformed into a single point of contact for advertisers wishing to communicate outside their home territory and are keen to benefit from local expertise. As part of the strategic repositioning, IP Network will change its name to RTL AdConnect as of May 4, 2017.
Posted May 09, 2017
On a typical day, Solomon meets with clients, agency partners, content platform providers, and internal Lingotek departments to gather use cases, weigh priorities, and create requirements for development. "I find ways to connect Lingotek's advanced translation technology and network of professional translators to the people creating content across the globe," he says.
Posted May 05, 2017
During its annual customer experience conference C3, Clarabridge, Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, announced CX Revolution—a vision to empower brands with the necessary tools to integrate data-driven customer experience into the fabric of every business. Driving a CX Revolution ensures a universal focus on customer experience across all levels of the organization.
Posted May 04, 2017