Jameson ‘Arrive Like a Local’ campaign returns with Visa-powered Jameson Passport

Building on the success of Jameson and Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR)'s 2023 Arrive Like A Local campaign, the interactive traveller experience has returned, activated at more than 36 airports worldwide and supported by a 360 omnichannel strategy.

Reaching the widest audience for any Jameson travel retail campaign ever, the 2024 campaign aims to connect with whiskey lovers across all touchpoints on the traveller journey, not only through the specially curated city...

26 March 2024 | Branding

85% of UK shoppers had poor experiences with online retailers in 2023

Amid a proliferation of purchasing options and budget concerns surrounding sustained inflationary pressures, online retailers are struggling to meet rising consumer expectations around the globe.

This is according to an independent survey from Celigo, an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) for business and IT users. 

Its 2024 Online Retail Trends Report surveyed more than 1,500 US and UK consumers about their recent online shopping experiences, as well as...

20 March 2024 | Commerce

83% of publishers eye retail media investment

83% of publishers are curious to tap retail media ad spend by embedding products on their web pages, opening up more inventory opportunities for offsite campaigns.

This is according to a global study of more than 1000 brands, agencies, retailers and publishers conducted by commerce media company Criteo.

With so many platforms and providers working across the retail media ecosystem, ‘The Great Defrag: how commerce media will unite advertising in 2024’ brought...

19 February 2024 | Advertising

Omnicom Media Group partners with logistics app Glovo

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Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group, has formed a strategic partnership with last-mile logistics app Glovo that will provide a wide range of benefits to Omnicom clients including elevated data insights, retail media benefits and first-look access to Glovo’s innovation roadmap. 

The announcement marks the first partnership between Glovo and an agency holding company. 

Founded in Barcelona in 2015, Glovo is one of the world’s...

6 December 2023 | Branding

90% of Brits don’t know how companies use their data

As Black Friday approaches on November 24, millions of Brits are gearing up for the annual shopping sales event of the year, eager to snag the best deals.

However, amid the frenzy of discounts and promotions, Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance platform, is reminding consumers to be vigilant about how companies handle their personal data.

A recent study from technology experts reveals that almost nine in ten (88%) Brits are concerned about how...

22 November 2023 | Big Data

itsu picks TMW Unlimited as new CRM agency

itsu has appointed TMW Unlimited, part of UNLIMITED, as its new CRM partner - the first time the brand has appointed an external CRM creative agency.

The company, which sells Asian-inspired, healthy food, recently reported record monthly revenues, 73% growth in year-on-year restaurant sales and a record number of restaurant openings.

TMW Unlimited will begin work immediately on evaluating itsu’s existing loyalty programme and defining the new customer engagement...

16 November 2023 | Branding

UK shoppers desire AI-driven retail experiences but are wary of its use

Less than half (41%) of UK shoppers believe that AI is having a positive impact on their retail experiences. Despite this, more than two-thirds (70%) prefer brands that offer personalised recommendations – a common use case for AI in retail.

These findings come from a new study by SAP Emarsys, which surveyed over 2,000 UK shoppers. The research suggests a clear conflict between consumer concerns about AI and their desire to reap the...

24 August 2023 | Commerce

Burnley FC scores big in e-commerce with Visualsoft partnership

English Premier League football club, Burnley FC, has partnered with Visualsoft, an e-ommerce provider, to enhance its online retail operations and transform the overall customer experience.

Founded in 1882 and located in the north of England, the prestigious football club has a rich history and a passionate fan base, competing in the top-tier English football premier league. Striving for excellence both on and off the pitch, the club recognised the need to improve its e-commerce...

10 August 2023 | Customer Experience

Almost half of British shoppers unsubscribed from marketing emails

A email app icon on a smartphone.

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, inflation, rising customer acquisition costs and growing data regulations, Airship, the mobile app experience company, today at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity announced a new global report, “The Mobile Consumer 2023.” The research helps brands better understand evolving consumer preferences, behaviours, and expectations in order to accelerate value creation. 

Based on a survey of more than 11,000...

10 July 2023 | Customer Experience

Just 1% of consumers do not utilise subscription shopping services

Despite cost of living pressures, 86% of UK shoppers have increased, or at least maintained, their spending on subscriptions over the last year, while 78% intend to ringfence or increase their subscription spending in the months ahead.

Only 1% in the UK and across all markets surveyed now do not consider themselves to be subscribers in any form.

These are some of the findings of a study into subscription shopping trends to date by OnePoll and online travel firm eDreams...

16 May 2023 | Commerce