A top Nielsen executive said the company is looking to extend its measurement capabilities for mobile devices to include apps, which would join tracking Web browsing on tablets and smartphones. Steve Hasker, the president of global media products, said the company is making a significant investment in that arena, but a rollout will be slow. ...Read the whole story
Online research giant comScore is teaming with the radio industry's Arbitron Inc. to launch what they claim to be the "first-ever five-platform" audience measurement service simultaneously tracking video, audio and display content across radio, TV, PCs, smartphones and tablet computers. ...Read the whole story
Facebook in June announced plans to launch a real-time bidded (RTB) ad marketplace allowing advertisers to reach users on the social network based on their browsing history. Through the Facebook Exchange (FBX), users visiting third-party sites can be shown ads related to their travels around the Web when they go back on Facebook. ...Read the whole story
Given the months of rumors and leaks ricocheting around the iPhone 5 debut, there were few surprises left. Still, digital ad executives and analysts expect the iPhone to lure new customers and provide a richer canvas for mobile campaigns and m-commerce. ...Read the whole story
Data breaches became the focus of a report from Symantec released Wednesday, highlighting the need for advertising and marketing execs to become more vigilant about protecting consumer data. The mere mention of data theft can ruin a brand's reputation and turn off consumers from purchasing online. ...Read the whole story
Asked what the biggest "drivers of growth" in media content consumption over the next three years will be, CEOs of the world's biggest media companies unanimously cited mobile devices. ...Read the whole story
A new privacy bill unveiled on Wednesday by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) would require wireless phone manufacturers, carriers and app developers to inform consumers about monitoring software installed on their devices. ...Read the whole story
Thrillist Media Group has hired Keith Blanchard as its first Chief Content Officer. Best known as the editor-in-chief of "Maxim" during the magazine's heyday, Blanchard most recently served as chief content officer at indie agency Story Worldwide. ...Read the whole story
InsightExpress has developed a method to link and measure consumer attitude and behavior as they relate to mobile ads. The research method allows marketers to track mobile ad exposure on iOS devices, which remained nearly impossible to measure across browsing sessions. ...Read the whole story
There is continued overall growth in social networking among all adults 18-64. ... ...More
Brands will have some great new functionality to incorporate into their mobile optimized sites with the release of Apple's updated mobile browser. ...More
Uncommon Sense -- What History?While digital culture sells information and education as the keys to success and happiness, the truth is quite likely the opposite: Our lives are most ... ...More
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