Facebook, Deliveroo and Tinder talk bots and data
From chatbots and AI to breaking the Google and Facebook duopoly, brands at Web Summit in Lisbon ambitiously embraced tech as the cornerstone of future global growth.
Facebook brings ads to Messenger
Charlotte RogersNews Feed ads will open directly in Facebook Messenger in a bid to drive conversion by moving consumers away from the mobile web.
Deliveroo to double data scientists in growth push
Charlotte RogersOn-demand food delivery app looks to double the data scientists working at its London HQ in a bid to drive 30% monthly growth and achieve international expansion
Tinder CEO: ‘The tone of the US election was insane’
Charlotte RogersDating app co-founder and CEO Sean Rad on eliminating ‘locker room talk’ and why 2016 was the right time for Tinder to go political.
Personalisation and BrewDog’s brand health: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the success of Pets at Home’s micro-targeting efforts to the development of Britvic’s “centre of excellence”, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
How Toyota Yaris increased its market share to an all-time high
Marketing Week ReportersWith a series of strategic ‘flips’ Toyota Yaris was able to attract new audiences and shift perceptions of the brand.
Unilever on why sustainability has acted as a ‘talent magnet’
Manny PhamUnilever says in 54 out of 75 markets where it tracks staff attitudes, sustainability comes out as the top reason for joining the company.
Growth Hacks: Ufurnish’s Toni Wood on how not to waste time
Charlotte RogersDescribing time as the most precious commodity in a startup, Wood explains how being disciplined and taking inspiration from outside ensures Ufurnish does not skip a beat.