Why failure must be an option for brands of all sizes

Marketers must have real confidence that the product they are selling is meeting consumer needs, writes digital agency Zone’s chief operating officer.

Ok Go usa 567 impressoras em mais um clipe inovador

Ok-Go-Obsession

Papeis coloridos e impressos em sincronia fazem a arte do clipe

> LEIA MAIS: Ok Go usa 567 impressoras em mais um clipe inovador

50 Mindfulness-Themed Gifts – From Art-Adorned Yoga Mats to Meditation-Encouraging Decor (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These mindfulness-themed gift ideas range from portable aromatherapy devices to curated healing crystal kits that aim to promote a sense of mental well-being. With more Millennials embracing…

Snapchat Spends Black Friday Serving HBO Ads to Every User on its Service


Snapchat users emerging from their tryptophan haze this morning will see a promoted story from HBO with a message telling Black Friday shoppers to stay home and watch “Game of Thrones” instead. The ad is the first since Snapchat began serving ads to go out to every user in the country.

The ad can be found in the “stories” section of the app where publishing and media partners host channels and shows. HBO’s channel will also be labeled as an ad, it will have a tile with a cover image pointing to the promoted story, and people click the tile to watch it.

Until now, advertisers could only buy short, interruptive video ads inside stories that are created by publishers like BuzzFeed, Hearst, 21st Century Fox, NBCUniversal, and other media partners. Advertisers typically use Snapchat’s automated platform to buy the ads inside the stories section, which allows them to target users based on age, location, gender, interests and other characteristics.

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Weirdness thrives in independent agencies – and it can make business better

Independent agencies can be weird places to work, but doing things differently can also give you a business advantage, says Creature’s chief executive.

Npower to create interactive hologram on London's Southbank

Npower, the energy provider, is launching the world’s first interactive hologram in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Cannes Lions-winning creative team returns to Mother

Cannes Lions-winning creative team Danielle Outhwaite-Noel and Thom Whitaker have left Grey London to return to their former agency Mother London.

Tanqueray stages treehouse drinking experience

Tanqueray Ten, the premium gin brand owned by Diageo, has partnered with Oblix East restaurant in the Shard to create an immersive treehouse and gin-themed activation.

Google UK chief: are we doing 'everything in our power' to tackle YouTube's woes?

The UK head of Google has admitted the company’s engineers and its leaders in California need to show they are doing “everything in our power” to tackle problems on YouTube.

Why brands shouldn't bother with Black Friday

Consumers aren’t just bored with Black Friday – they’re getting wise to it.

Unilever begins preparations for exit of chief executive Paul Polman

Unilever has hired executive search firm Egon Zehnder International to begin the process of helping it find a successor to Paul Polman as the head of the company.

The O2 and the SSE Arena, Wembley partner to maximise events potential

The O2 and the SSE Arena, Wembley, operated by AEG Europe, have joined forces to maximise large-scale event opportunities across both venues.

Volkswagen's 'self-confident' ram is face of global campaign for SUV model

Volkswagen is launching a campaign for its SUV, T-Roc, featuring an audacious young ram who does not like being told what to do.

We have to give AI a moral code

Twitter está testando ferramenta de bookmarks

booktwitter

Com a ferramenta será possível salvar tweets para serem lidos mais tarde

> LEIA MAIS: Twitter está testando ferramenta de bookmarks

Why Tobacco Companies Are Paying to Tell You Smoking Kills

Court-ordered ads, which will start appearing on Sunday, are “corrective statements” about the health risks and addictive nature of smoking.

Refined Fencing Sneakers – The New Balance Study Shoes Have Different Designs for Each Foot (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The conceptual New Balance Study by Austin Jermacans identify the way that footwear can be enhanced for sporting endeavors such as fencing to allow for optimal movement. The shoes have been designed…

100 Gifts for the Best Friend – From Donut Scented Candles to Hand-Shaped Emoji Hooks (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Whether its something that helps to preserve treasured memories or something that references an inside joke, these gift for the best friend are perfect for every BFF.

For best friends who don’…

Director's spotlight: Isaiah Seret made an epic short film for alt-J that's not like your typical music video

Indie band alt-J asked director Isaiah Seret to make a music video that told a Welsh mining love story – the result is a cinematic short film resembling a sweeping period drama. Seret tells Campaign about his creative process.

Street football tournament The Last Stand offers a lesson in purposeful branding

On the London street football tournament’s one-year anniversary, founder Gundeep Anand reflects on building a brand from scratch and helping young people achieve their dreams.