Demojo’s Tabloid Tuesday – Issue #32
Every week, we will be sharing news related to the advertising industry, changes coming to our favourite social media platforms, and other relevant news which might be of interest to you! Here’s this week’s top headlines:
noplace hits No. 1 on the App Store
New social media app noplace hit the No.1 spot on the App Store last week. The platform was previously invite-only but since opening to the public, downloads have soared. The text-only platform uses AI to feed users the most relevant updates based on their interests.
Snapchat releases new personalisation features
Snapchat is introducing a host of updates for Snapchat+ subscribers to further personalise their accounts. First up, subscribers can design a personalised house on Snap Map that friends will be able to see when they share their location. They can design their house however they wish including choosing its style, colours and more.
YouTube releases a copyright sound eraser tool
YouTube has released a tool to easily remove copyrighted music from creator’s videos without impacting other audio in the video. YouTube has been testing the tool for a while and uses AI to specifically detect and remove copyrighted songs.
That’s enough social news for now, so let’s move on to other marketing news.
Why brands need (much) better digital shelves?
The days of linear shopping are over. Today, with shopping having gone social and infused with shoppertainment, consumers are consciously or unconsciously shopping all the time. According to a recent report by SGK – “From clicks to connections” – which identifies key changes in shopper channel behaviour compared to three years ago, over half of the respondents (52%) say they now discover products more from browsing and scrolling within digital stores versus other channels such as advertising, social media, or even word of mouth.
In Other News
Guardian MY is organising a new ‘Love is in the Hair’ activation from July 10 to 28 at several shopping malls in the Klang Valley. Whimsically named called the ‘hair playground’, the activation reportedly includes a sensorial experiential event where guests can engage with expert consultants on any questions they have about hair care, such as hair loss, colouring and more.
Pitching is undoubtedly a demanding process and discovering that you haven’t secured the pitch can be quite discouraging. Some companies sit down with agencies to offer insights and reasons behind their decision and why they were unsuccessful, but there have been instances where agencies are left in the dark for months, wondering what ever went wrong.