Can 360-degree video campaigns be more than just a fad?
Brands including Cadbury and Sony are turning to 360 video to help “cut through the noise” and reach consumers. But is it a gimmick or a long-term strategy?
Snapchat launches 360 video ads with Sony
Leonie RoderickSony Pictures Entertainment is focusing on “snackable” content as it looks to prove 360 video is not just a fad.
Pinterest joins the video ad battle
Sarah VizardPinterest will start competing for video ad spend with the likes of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube but is looking to stand out by “enabling actions, not just driving video views”.
How YouTube is ensuring it ‘remains the home of video’
Leonie RoderickYouTube is increasing its focus on influencers such as Zoella and Joe Sugg by opening YouTube ‘Space’ which gives creators access to new technology, as the video platform admits “it doesn’t succeed unless its creators succeed”.
Coca-Cola to hold marketing spend in countries with slow vaccine rollout
Manny PhamThe beverage giant saw a boost to sales resulting in a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue to $9bn (£6.4bn), as CEO James Quincey credits the actions Coca-Cola took during the pandemic in helping its recovery.
Expedia rebrands to ‘aggressively and deeply’ support travellers post-Covid
Michaela JeffersonWith the reopening of travel on the horizon, Expedia hopes to be seen as the “ultimate travel companion” with its biggest brand spend in five years.
European Super League will need to convince brands of its authenticity
Matt BarkerThe proposed league format takes many of its pointers from the hugely successful US sports model, but can it win over local fans and brands, or is the reputational risk too high?
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