Mobile video-ad viewing soars | Jet8 announces blockchain token | Rakuten's challenge to TV (and Dentsu)

Plus: Wendy Clark named DDB global CEO | JD.com animates its dog icon | Robots invade hotels

View in web browser   Thursday, 08 February, 2018 Mobile video ad market soars in Southeast Asia: InMobi Faaez Samadi TOP OF THE CHARTS: New report reveals the exponential growth in mobile ads in the region, with Indonesia becoming one of the top markets globally.   Jet8 announces blockchain-based token offering Matthew Miller The company claims the token will help it expand its social-engagement platform while giving brands and micro-influencers more control.   Why Rakuten launched a big-data marketing consultancy David Blecken The company aims to hold TV accountable at last, pushing Dentsu out of its comfort zone.     Challengers take aim at Taobao and WeChat Soon Chen Kang 江欣珍 Xiaohongshu and Pin Duo Duo are among the new platforms that may give Taobao a run for its money.   Google's Search Console exits beta Babar Khan Javed The final form of the Search Console has arrived, offering advertisers and agencies access to a tool that helps them understand site performance, indexing issues, and AMP status.   Wendy Clark to replace Chuck Brymer as DDB global chief Staff Wendy Clark is poised to replace Chuck Brymer as the global chief executive of DDB Worldwide, according to sources at the network.   Briefs: Y&R, OMD, Havas, Klareco, Ikon, much more Keep up with this week's appointments and business wins.   JD.com adds an adorable puppy to the CNY festivities Ad Nut Brands roll out Chinese New Year campaigns to usher in the Year of the Dog on 16 February.   Editor's Picks Service with a (metallic) smile: Why robots rule the hospitality sector Louise George Kittaka Novelty gives way to smarter business as more and more hotels embrace automation.   Whether Mini or moto, driving seems like a dangerous drug Ad Nut Dudes from opposite ends of the earth experience altered states in new vehicle ads for Mini and the Bajaj Discover.   Snapchat revenue and users rise, but analysts remain sceptical Emily Tan Investors were cheered by the platform's daily active user growth of 18% in the last quarter year-on-year, to 187 million.   Leave the office and go to a bar, Bacardi tells global staff Gurjit Degun "Back to the bar" will see 5,500 employees in more than 40 countries heading to drinking establishments today.   New entrants shake up agency M&A market; ad groups 'distracted' by restructuring Gideon Spanier Big groups such as Dentsu and WPP bought fewer agencies in 2017, while consulting giant Accenture led the way as a new entrant.   Promoted The state of blockchain in advertising Benjamin Yeow, Marc Langenfeld Still in its infancy in media and advertising, the technology has vast potential to improve transparency.   Events Campaign360 Mar 20, 2018 Capella Singapore   Digital Media Awards Apr 25, 2018 Shanghai

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