EXCLUSIVE: Veteran creative and former W+K leader Colleen DeCourcy on Snapchat’s new brand positioning, why the company is ‘anti-social media’, the benefits of in-housing, and more.
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Why Snap’s creative chief is doubling down on ephemeral content
Snapchat nudges US fans to ‘Find Your Favorites on Snap’ as possible TikTok ban looms
The campaign spotlights personal testimonials from Loren Gray, Avani Gregg and Harry Jowsey.
Snapchat brings AI-powered augmented reality tools to advertisers
New gen AI and machine learning tools promise to help advertisers reduce the time it takes to turn 2D product catalogues into 3D ‘try-on’ assets on the platform.
How Google, Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are attempting to eclipse each other
At the 2024 NewFronts in the US, tech platforms glided over legislative issues and focused on outshining each other with technology and performance, appealing to cost-focused media buyers.
Tech companies offer poor ad transparency, study finds
A new report from Mozilla and CheckFirst found that many tech companies, including most major social media platforms, offer disorganised ad data that researchers struggle to navigate.
Meta to launch verified subscription offering for APAC users this week
Meta Verified is a subscription bundle on Instagram and Facebook that includes a verified badge.
Snap opens an AR holiday market for Black Friday
The holiday market features AR experiences from Coca-Cola, Hollister, Prime Video, Under Armour, Verizon and Walmart.
Snap launches a studio to help brands use AR
Arcadia will develop AR experience technology for brands globally.
Snap partners WPP to launch AR Lab for brands
Holding company also formed a partnership with TikTok earlier this year.
Advertisers triple upfront commitment with Snap
Brands are investing in the platform as the economy heats back up.
Digital agency Dept creates limited edition AR puffer jacket in Snapchat
The initiative uses NFTs and Snapchat body-tracking to showcase the value of digital ownership and virtual goods.
Snap’s ad spend bounces back after pandemic decline
The company’s Q4 earnings call revealed advertisers are coming back.
Snap revenue climbs, but monetising new users remains challenging
Social media platform's revenue rose 52% for the third quarter, daily active users climbed 18% and overall per user revenue jumped 28%.
Snapchat launches first global B2B campaign
‘Meet the Snapchat’ generation runs in Australia, Canada and the US from today, followed by Europe and MENA later this month.
Dentsu Aegis Network and Snapchat enter strategic partnership
DAN will include Snapchat as its 'priority platforms' to distribute ad spends for its brands