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DFFRNT Media develops new app for Beekse Bergen
DFFRNT Media, with more than 20 years of experience in the digital, media and entertainment field has developed an unique app with Beekse Bergen.
Four WPP agencies appointed to Shell's creative agency roster
Shell has placed four WPP agencies on its eight-strong global "Creative Agency of the Future" roster.
KLM adds Google Pay support to its Android App
Starting today, KLM is making it easier for KLM app users to purchase airline seats and store boarding passes with the Google Pay app.
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano reveal 4 track Affective EP and accompanying mini movie
Dutch dance music superheroes Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano present something truly special this summer: a superb 4-track EP released over the course of four weeks.
Facebook growth beginning to stall, the future lies in Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, says GlobalData
Following recent news of Facebook's lower-than-expected Q2 earnings, Lynnette Luna, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on Facebook's current challenges.
3DAbout.me launches iDfits foot scanning app
Tech startup 3DAbout.me has launched a 3D foot scanning app dubbed iDfits.
Sanoma records good performance in second quarter of 2018
Media and learning company Sanoma has released its half year report for the period between January 1st and 30th June 2018 recording good performance in the second quarter supported by phasing of business in Learning
Sellbranch expands their offering with the acquisition of Widespace
European Ad sales specialist Sellbranch has announced the strategic partnership with Widespace, the Swedish supplier of an AI driven technology to build brands and reach audiences in a brand safe mobile environment.
Ternio names Keith Johnson as Vice President of Product
Ternio, a blockchain business bringing transparency to programmatic digital advertising, today named Keith Johnson as Vice President of Product
SpotX appoints Marco Ruivenkamp as Managing Director, Benelux
SpotX, the video advertising and monetisation platform, today announced the appointment of Marco Ruivenkamp to the role of Managing Director of SpotX and smartclip, Benelux.
NY Interconnect Hires Media Vets to Complete Executive Leadership Team
New York Interconnect (NYI) announced the appointment of Charlie Holmes to Senior Vice President of Sales, Bill Little to Chief Financial Officer, Karen Au Claro to Chief Legal Counsel, and Betsy Rella to Vice President of Research and Data
GroupM and Zer form partnership by launching Ingage
WPP's GroupM, and Zer, a Koç Group Company, have formed a partnership to launch digital media agency Ingage
Sorrell's S4 Capital and WPP both interested in buying MediaMonks
Speculation surrounding the first potential acquisition for Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital is reaching fever pitch with attention focused on Dutch digital production specialists MediaMonks
Interpublic Group Agrees to Acquire Acxiom Marketing Solutions
Interpublic Group announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Acxiom Corporation under which IPG will acquire the Acxiom Marketing Solutions business unit in a cash transaction valued at 2.3 billion dollar
Cinekid Script LAB celebrates 5th edition with 12 projects
Cinekid welcomes sixteen writers for the fifth edition of Cinekid Script LAB, a six-month project-driven initiative that focuses on the development of scripts for children's films
Mischa Rozema and PostPanic launch branded content film
A Report Of Connected Events is a branded content film written and directed by Mischa Rozema and produced by PostPanic. Celebrating the power of storytelling, it was commissioned by Nuna9 on behalf of their client, Liberty Global
Pinterest selects VidMob
VidMob has been selected to join the Pinterest Marketing Partner program in the newly launched Creative specialty. Pinterest launched this program to help companies maximize opportunities
Ipsos report shows how to conquer the Western European market with voice technology
Ipsos analyzed almost 75,000 US user reviews of the first generation Echo to determine to what extent voice technology should improve in order to conquer the Western European market
WFA launches Guide to Progressive Gender Portrayals in Advertising
A Guide to Progressive Gender Portrayals in Advertising; the Case for Unstereotyping Ads has been unveiled at the WFA’s Global Marketer Week in Tokyo.
WPP AGM trading update
In the first four months of 2018, the Group’s like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs was up marginally.
Hillenaar Outdoor selects Ayuda
Ayuda Media Systems (Ayuda) announced today at the 2018 FEPE conference that Hillenaar Outdoor has selected Ayuda’s platform as the backbone for all ad operations
Publicis Groupe announces details of its participation in Cannes Lions 2018
Publicis Groupe announced in June 2017 that it would shift its promotional budget away from industry events and awards shows until July 1, 2018 in order to focus on the development of its Marcel platform.
Michel van Dartel to head V2_Lab for the Unstable Media
The supervisory board of V2_Lab for the Unstable Media is proud to announce that Michel van Dartel will take over as the organization's director
SQAD releases the Ad Cost Impact Analysis report
The Ad Cost Impact Analysis report released by SQAD LLC, an advertising research, analytics, and media planning software company, shows how networks like NBC and Fox News can be protected from revenue fluctuations
Publicis Groupe unveils Marcel: the AI-powered engine that will transform Publicis Groupe from a holding company into an enterprise platform
Publicis Groupe unveiled Marcel, named after Publicis Groupe founder Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, AI-powered innovation that will accelerate transforming the organization from a holding company to a platform
Daniel Salzer Strategy Director at Total Design
Daniel Salzer joins Total Design as Strategy Director. Salzer has a background in consumer and trend analysis and has over the years crafted brand strategies and creative concepts
Unilever and WPP launch in-house collaboration in Singapore
Unilever and WPP have launched a on-site collaboration with Unilever Foundry and its startup community. The initiative sees the creation of a flexible new Team Unilever model, with specialist expertise from various WPP agencies
The Correspondent raises 1.8 million dollar in runway funding and teams up with Blue State Digital
Omidyar Network is granting The Correspondent 950,000 dollar in runway funding, bringing our total funding to 1.8 million dollar. And Blue State Digital will team up with our creative partner Momkai to build our global campaign
Vangardist Magazine and Mauthausen Memorial are launching The Pink Triangle Issue
Vangardist Magazine collaborate with Mauthausen Memorial to call for; an alliance against contemporary violations of LGBTQI+ rights all around the world; to reclaim the Pink Triangle as a symbol opposing homophobia
Adobe Named a Leader in 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs
Adobe today announced it has been named a Leader by Gartner, Inc. in the 2018 Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs research report. Adobe placed furthest to the right in completeness of vision
IDFAcademy Summer School announces 2018 participants
Sixteen projects were selected to participate in the IDFAcademy Summer School 2018 with eight projects for Editing consultancy and eight for Script development.
VIRTUE helps brands to think and operate as publishers
VIRTUE, the creative agency by VICE, presents Publisher's View: a consultancy trajectory during which VIRTUE's creatives and strategists help brands think and act as publishers.
OneFit secures € 4.25 million Series A financing led by INKEF Capital
OneFit, a health & fitness aggregator in the Netherlands, has announced the closing of a € 4.25 Million Series A round led by venture capital firm INKEF Capital.
WPP Acquires Full Ownership of Y&R and Wunderman Joint Venture Agencies
WPP has acquired full ownership of Y&R and Wunderman joint venture agency assets across Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Dentsu Sudler & Hennessey in Japan, following a share swap transaction with Dentsu Inc
Adweek Launches Adweek Pro
Adweek, the leading source of news and analysis covering the advertising and marketing industry, announced today the launch of its new membership offering, Adweek Pro