ThinkNow Research revealed in its latest study ThinkNow Money™ Report 2017 that although U.S. Hispanics are the highest users of smartphones, they are not rapidly adopting mobile-app based payment methods. The study found a low level of awareness of mobile wallet options with more than 20% of Hispanics having never heard of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay.
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U.S. Hispanics Lag Behind In Mobile Wallet Adoption [REPORT]
Now this I like. No more annoying ads.
The fundamental problem with digital advertising today is that too many ad formats are truly disruptive. by Nigel Hollis
What Marketers Need to Know About Smart Cities
The smart-city market is in its early stages of development. Some of the most common applications include transportation and parking, energy management, water management, lighting, environmental monitoring, public safety and communications, waste management and smart buildings.
The Story Room named Digital AOR for 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Digital marketing agency The Story Room announced today that it will handle brand strategy and digital marketing services for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the continental championship that will be played throughout July in 14 venues across the United States.
War on Global Digital Ad Fraud Is Winnable [REPORT]
The third annual Bot Baseline Report, released today at the ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference, revealed that the economic losses due to bot fraud are estimated to reach $6.5 billion globally in 2017. This is down 10 percent from the $7.2 billion reported in last year’s study.
Tech Adoption Climbs Among Older Adults [REPORT]
Pew Research Center surveys find that seniors are also moving towards more digitally connected lives.
The Reinvention Of TV
We have been witnessing a reinvention of TV content creation for a few years now. It probably started with “The Sopranos” on HBO, was accelerated by Netflix’’ “House of Cards,” and has now permeated national, cable and Internet-based “TV.”
Effective Programmatic Ad Buys Remain Elusive Due to Transparency and Complexity Concerns [REPORT]
Achieving transparency in the programmatic media buying ecosystem remains a persistent challenge for marketers, but there are steps companies can take to ensure that their agencies and media partners are held accountable for digital ad expenditures, according to a new study.
Processes for Automated Digital Advertising [REPORT]
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released “An Evolving Framework for Advertising Automation” to create clarity around programmatic functions and encourage more meaningful conversations among buyers, sellers, and technology vendors. The report sets out a consistent vocabulary and structure for programmatic advertising, including details of the core processes, tasks, and platforms involved in automating digital advertising.
What Is Digital Transformation, and What Does It Require? [PODCAST]
Most executives agree that a digital transformation is necessary to remain competitive, keep pace with disruptive technologies and evolve with shifting consumer expectations. Still, many are unsure of how to start the process, or even what it ent
What’s new with the Internet of Things?
Niccolò Machiavelli, one of history’s great futurists, might have predicted the Internet of Things (IoT) when he wrote, “There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.”
Shared Service Center Popularity Grows Alongside Rise of Automated and Cognitive Technologies
Around the globe, shared service centers (SSCs) have proven their commitment to becoming more efficient and effective, according to Deloitte’s 10th biennial “2017 Global Shared Services Survey.” Providing insight into the reality of the wide-ranging scale of modern business
Where Do Americans Watch TV? Hint: No, Not on Mobile
TV viewers have an abundance of devices at their disposal to watch content whenever and however they want. But in the US, the big screen is still their preferred access point.
Millennials In Transition [REPORT]
“Millennials” – no age group in the past 5 years has been talked about, analyzed and studied more by marketers. However, we still frequently ascribe the same characteristics and generalizations to the entire generation. When, in reality, Millennials are a diverse, complex group with varying lifestyles and media habits.
Pervasive Ad Blocking and Preference for Video Piracy Over Linear Television Among Millennial Viewers [REPORT]
Following industry reports that indicate millennials spend 54 percent of their TV viewing time streaming content rather than watching traditional live programming, ANATOMY MEDIA, released the results of its 2016 “Millennials at the Gate” report, which provides an in-depth look at the streaming, ad blocking and piracy behaviors of young (18-24) adults.
Mastering the digital advantage in transforming customer experience
Digital services and operations are raising the competitive bar in every sector. To capture the opportunity, incumbents should embrace a new operating model that dramatically improves the digital customer experience. Here’s how.
Love Clicks 24/7 at Telemundo
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced a bilingual, digital reality series titled Love Clicks 24/7.
Consumer Privacy Is Tech, Not Ad, Issue
Privacy is a tricky topic. It’s sort of like Fight Club, with the first rule being “You do not talk about Fight Club.” Privacy is a topic that most people don’t, can’t or won’t talk about — and I can’t blame them!
New Media Scores Big Returns for El Clásico Sponsors
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have battled it out on the field, earning the phrase El Clásico for any match they play. Today, El Clásico is consumed on smartphones, tablets, computers and televisions in more than 90 countries around the world, allowing the teams’ rivalry—and value—to grow.