“Digital communication is no substitute for human connection through travel” were the words uttered recently by Simon Lloyd, marketing director at Virgin Atlantic. It’s a sentiment that I strongly believe applies not just to the travel sector, but is a point that all brands should…
David Roberts, group account director, Multiply The one thing that unites all sports lovers in Britain, and brings them under one neat umbrella for the brands wishing to target them, is passion. We as a nation are incredibly emotional about our sport. To indulge in…
Carla Faria, UK Solutions Director, Say Media outlines how brands can partner with publishers and passionate content creators. Background: The new publishing landscape Today’s publishing industry is in a constant state of unrest. As traditional print publishers seek to save their titles through resting, merging,…
As content and commerce become ever more intrinsically linked, more than ever advertisers are seeking ways for their creative output to exist naturally alongside editorial content – with the holy grail being – the ability to create a -seamless flow between the two. Until now…
Iron Chef is an amazing platform for culinary creativity – Invite amazing chefs from across cultures and generations to create ‘native’ dishes with only one constraint: a single ingredient that must be expressed in each dish. It’s the perfect analogy to guide us through IAB’s efforts…
Have you noticed how the conversation regarding HTML5 for game development has evolved over the past several months? The format discussion is still present, but we are seeing more and more developers starting to invest in the HTML5 browser-based platform because of consumer behavior. It’s…
Quality entertainment content and product placement are merging like never before to give brands a new edge online, explains Tim Dams, editor of Televisual Magazine The world of traditional TV advertising and sponsorship has always been heavily regulated, and brands have learned to work within…
FMG’s Head of Video Rob Crombie looks at what you need to do to get the most out of your video With video content becoming an increasingly important part of the marketing mix, brand owners are finding themselves faced with an almost bewildering array of…
The recent release of Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s film, The Great Gatsby, has drawn a tide of column inches. Surprisingly, however, this has not solely been for its screenplay and sumptuous cinematic experience, but also because it appears to have set a new benchmark for…
Beyond the screen, our mobile devices are reflections of ourselves. They are mirrors for who we are, what we care about, how we spend our time, who we want to be. These vivid reflections are based on the apps we download to the information we…