instant messaging

Jan 19, 2016

GroupM to give brands access to Line's 212 million users

HONG KONG - GroupM has announced a media partnership with instant-messaging app/service Line, giving brands access to Line's growing user base of 212 million monthly active users.

Oct 6, 2015

Instant messaging use soars globally, Asia leads

ASIA-PACIFIC - Instant messaging (IM) usage has increased by 12 per cent globally in the last year as more people opt for closed messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and WeChat.

May 24, 2013

Mobile instant messaging: The killer app and its implications for marketers

Instant-messaging users value functionality above all else, but they're not strongly opposed to the idea of in-app advertising. Jeff Tsui, senior director of Lightspeed Research in Hong Kong, shares these and other results of a recent study.

May 24, 2013

Mobile instant messaging: Users not too resistant to ads

Research performed in April by Lightspeed / GMI delves into the popularity of mobile instant-messaging apps and the factors that would make people reject their current app. Perhaps surprisingly, users of these mostly free apps are not terribly resistant to the idea of seeing advertising. Please see the related-article link at the bottom of this page for an associated story with more details.

Feb 15, 2011

Tencent introduces heart-warming QQ anniversary campaign

Chinese Internet giant Tencent has launched a heart-warming campaign for its massively popular instant messaging service QQ, in celebration of the company’s 12th anniversary.