Facebook opens up Messenger to brands as it announces new scannable ‘Messenger Codes’
Thomas HobbsFacebook has opened up its Messenger platform by announcing Messenger Codes, which allow brands to display codes that can then be scanned by users in order to start up an instant conversation via the one-on-one messenger platform.
Brits curb major spending as Brexit concerns deepen
Leonie RoderickConsumer confidence levels have plunged into negative territory for the first time in 15 months, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Index, as consumers make less major purchases and focus on saving money as Brexit concerns deepen.
Three brand benefits of working with startups
Mindi ChahalEstablished brands stand to learn a lot from disruptive startups but in order to gain maximum value from any relationship they need to embrace innovation, think differently, fail fast and iterate quickly.
Pricing and payback: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Moonpig’s focus on payback to the growth of Ella’s Kitchen, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Industry welcomes delay to junk food ad ban but claims it is still the ‘wrong policy’
Lucy TesserasAdvertising groups still believe the proposed ban on pre-watershed junk food ads will do nothing to tackle the root cause.
One marketer on the power of a ‘sink or swim’ mindset
Molly InnesTaking on challenges and making strategic moves has helped Paws Group CMO Richard Clark forge a career from Boohoo and Feel Unique to Nationwide and IBM.
Is ChatGPT the next big threat to Google’s dominance in the AI market?
Mark RitsonCan ChatGPT use its AI-driven natural language processing to revolutionise marketing automation?