News and developments in retail media dominated 2022. “Everything is an ad network“, summarised analyst and investor Eric Seufert. As online continues to represent an increased proportion of shopper spend in the wake of Covid-19, retailers (and beyond) are increasingly waking up to the advertising opportunities that this presents – while brands are seeking new […]
From Google announcing multi-modal ‘multisearch’ to the spam targeting efforts of its Helpful Content and Product Reviews updates, to developments in generative AI that could have disruptive implications for web search, it’s been an interesting year in search and SEO. We reached out to a number of experts to get their thoughts on how they […]
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has gone viral, with many claiming that this sophisticated chatbot could displace Google. But how well does it really perform as a search engine?
From retail media to data partnerships and ‘clean rooms’, FMCG brands have many opportunities to take advantage of second-party data to better target customer or prove the effectiveness of their marketing.
In the midst of a mounting cost of living crisis, consumers are more aware of their financial wellbeing than ever – making straightforward, accessible financial services absolutely paramount. According to research conducted by Legal & General, also known as L&G, 75% of its customer base expect 10 specific top tasks to be simple, intuitive, and […]
How FMCGs optimise their presentation and presence on the digital shelf; their online proposition and product offering; and their availability and fulfilment processes.
The coronavirus pandemic has formed new consumer habits around buying fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG, also known as consumer-packaged goods or CPG). While the astronomical spike in online purchasing that was seen in the early days of the Covid-19 lockdowns (and again in late 2020 and early 2021) proved to not be permanent, many more consumers […]
With AI-generated writing, imagery and even video becoming available in increasingly high quality, how can marketers ensure responsible use of these tools? ContentBot founder Nick Duncan talks AI, ethics, and the need for a “human in the loop”.
Google’s update means sites that use extensive automation to produce content could find themselves in the crosshairs. What does this mean for AI copywriting tools?
In an increasingly privacy-conscious web, contextual ad targeting is having a moment. Discussion website and self-proclaimed ‘front page of the internet’, Reddit, recently announced the acquisition of Spiketrap, an audience contextualisation company. As well as further building out Reddit’s advertising offering, the move to acquire Spiketrap highlights Reddit’s intention to capitalise on advertising that matches […]
Cyber-Duck’s Diversity and Accessibility Lead talks to us about the state of accessibility, common misconceptions, its place in the org and in digital transformation, and emerging tech such as the metaverse.
Many companies are eager to explore investments in the metaverse, but what is the best way to go about this? We conclude our three-part series, ‘A metaverse reality check’, by looking closely at the practical considerations behind metaverse investment, and consider what some major brands have been doing in this space.
This edition of Digital Transformation Monthly reports on key trends shaping digital marketing and ecommerce, including the launch of a new fashion resale marketplace, new regulation of BNPL services in the UK and Netflix’s upcoming ad-supported subscription tier.
This edition of Digital Transformation Monthly reports on the rise of marketplaces across B2C and B2B sectors, looking at key stories that illustrate the wide variety of functions that marketplaces can serve, and the potential benefits and challenges for businesses.
This special edition of Digital Transformation Monthly looks at the rise of retail media networks and the conditions that have led to their growing appeal, featuring key stories from individual retailers.
May’s edition of Digital Transformation Monthly looks at developments in the travel industry, from loyalty schemes to Uber’s rise as a super app, the online marketplaces helping big brands contribute to the circular economy, AI advancements within the beauty industry, and many more stories.