Will Facebook’s vow to ban ad blockers alienate audiences?
Facebook is taking a pro-active approach in its battle against ad blockers, but some have warned forcing users to view ads might do more harm than good.
Facebook takes aim at ad blockers
Leonie RoderickFacebook is looking to put a stop to ad blocking with new technology that will stop ad blocking software identifying what content is an ad and what is not.
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Facebook’s next revenue opportunities: search, messaging and VR
Sarah VizardFacebook smashed revenue expectations in its most recent quarter as its focus on video and mobile paid off, but it is already looking to the next wave of revenues and positioning itself to win in search, messaging and virtual reality.
Google, Facebook and John Lewis on why brands will lose if they are not ‘mobile first’
Rachel GeeSpeaking at the IAB Digital Conference this week (June 28), the likes of Facebook, Google and John Lewis reiterated the importance of mobile, calling it the number one platform to make an emotional impact with consumers.
If marketing leaders don’t take a stand we all risk losing control
Secret MarketerIt takes courage to challenge the status quo and drive change but marketers are increasingly bowing to the pressure of the C-suite, which needs to stop.
How a Lurpak YouTube ad ranked among the most effective in March
Michaela JeffersonLurpak’s sizzling spot has many of the characteristics that “underpin” creative effective video in a YouTube context, according to the latest The Works study.
Marketoonist on the false choice between brand and performance
Tom FishburneTom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne See more of the Marketoonist here
Superdrug freezes more prices to combat rising cost of living
Lucy TesserasThe health and beauty retailer is also launching a campaign with poverty campaigner Jack Monroe to offer customers tips to help keep costs down as hygiene poverty is rising at an “alarming rate”.