Coca-Cola: the ‘s’ in social media doesn’t stand for ‘sales’
According to Eric Schmidt, Coca-Cola’s senior manager of marketing strategy and insights: “We didn’t see any statistically significant relationship between our buzz and our short-term...
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Three best practice tips for integrating paid search with offline campaigns
Although marketing activity through paid search has become more important, this does not mean that above the line marketing campaigns are less important. On the...
APAC moves to smartphone shopping
Regional – Online shopping trends in Asia Pacific have moved to the smartphone as markets such as Indonesia and Thailand see the fastest rise in...
How to Optimize Your Business Page for Google+ Local
While Google Places pages were not being indexed by the search engine, Google+ Local pages will be. Source: ClickZ Asia
Deckers’ UGG Footwear Steps Into E-Commerce in China
Deckers appoints e-commerce director to capture China’s booming online shopping, set to surpass the U.S. to become the world’s largest e-commerce market this year. Source:...
Rand Fishkin: how CEOs can be great marketers
Set the mission, vision and strategy. This is central to the CEO’s role and something nobody else should be doing, otherwise the CEO is abdicating...
Ganguly heads strategic planning in Havas KL
Malaysia – Havas Worldwide KL has appointed former OMG communications planning director Anirban Ganguly as head of strategic planning. Source: Marketing Interactive
Will Samsung Galaxy S4 change marketing?
US – As the Samsung Galaxy S4 is due to launch in a few hours, mobile marketers are already anticipating what it could mean for...
Marketers want more from Pinterest’s metrics
Regional – That Pinterest has a new analytics tool is a great step for the platform, but it must look at offering more depth, say...
Finance brands splash out on mobile spend
Regional – Finance brands were the fastest growing in terms of mobile spend in Asia Pacific, with an average monthly growth of 108% in 2012,...
Google opens e-learning channel for students
Hong Kong – Students finally have a good excuse to be on their computers all day. Source: Marketing Interactive
Adobe clubs creative and marketing clouds
US – In a bid to provide end-to-end solutions for both agencies and marketers, Adobe Systems has integrated its Creative Cloud and Marketing Solutions offerings....
JWT scoops up Nissin’s noodle business
Hong Kong – The Japanese FMCG group has handed agency advertising duties for its best-selling Cup Noodle brand in Hong Kong. Source: Marketing Interactive
Spencer Wong named HK4As chairman
Hong Kong – A HK4As AdSchool and educational programs flagged as key initiatives by newly elected chairman. Source: Marketing Interactive
Sony Xperia fights back with technology
Hong Kong – The newly independent mobile developer launches what it calls its most ambitious campaign for the Xperia brand. Source: Marketing Interactive
India’s E-Commerce Firms Slow to Adopt Search Marketing: NetElixir
NetElixir shares the challenges and tips for online retailers to do search marketing in the country. Source: ClickZ Asia
