Why marketers should take notice of Amazon and Google’s connected home launches
With Amazon and Google both launching connected home devices, brands need to start exploring the opportunities.
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The IoT needs to offer consumers real solutions not gimmicks
Morag Cuddeford-JonesAt the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month, futurists and tech enthusiasts were debating the bleeding edge of consumer technology, with the internet of things (IoT) taking centre stage.
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Amazon brings instant home shopping to the UK with Dash launch
Leonie RoderickAmazon has launched its Dash Button service in the UK, allowing consumers to order and restock products with the single push of a button.
Malibu wants to banish British queuing tradition with internet-connected cup
Leonie RoderickMalibu is using connected technology in a bid to rid the world of bar queues and bring club and festival goers’ drinks directly to them.
Plan for the distraction: Research reveals the impact of audio on ad cut-through
Chris SutcliffeResearch from Thinkbox and academics demonstrates the interplay between audio and video for recollection, effectiveness and distraction.
Next’s CEO on why it uses a ‘hurdle rate’ for setting marketing budgets
Molly InnesIf the retailer doesn’t make £1.50 profit on each pound spent on marketing, it’s marketing budget will be reduced, said the business’s CEO.
Tesco promotes Emma Botton to customer director amid restructure
Lucy TesserasThe reshuffle follows the announcement that chief customer officer Alessandra Bellini will be leaving Tesco at the end of September.
Pernod Ricard looks to effectiveness drive to outperform bigger spending rivals
Chris SutcliffeThe drinks company is looking to get even smarter with the investment choices it makes with increasing use of analytics tools that will allow it to improve performance across its portfolio, and not just on the flagship Jameson and Absolut brands.