Social

Snap pushes the link between AR and commerce forward

The company will be letting brands use its virtual try on technology on their own apps and websites.

Twitter, Facebook report user bump in Q1

Meta reversed its fortunes as Twitter braces for the impact of its new owner.

Snap increased users but ends Q1 with a bigger loss

Challenges from economic conditions and ongoing iOS challenges cast a shadow over several areas where the company grew.

Pinterest enhances shoppability on its platform

The company says the integration with WooCommerce makes it easier for businesses to sync digital catalogues and create shoppable pins.

Why BlogTO is focused on social to grow its revenue

The brand recently launched two new shows on Snap Discover and has been focused on creating original content on TikTok.

NHL brings on Clutch as official online used car dealer

The retailer will have virtual placements on Sportsnet broadcasts, as well as content amplified through the league and its own channels.

Pinterest bans all climate change misinformation on its platform

The policy makes it the first digital platform to explicitly prohibit any ads containing conspiracy theories, misinformation and disinformation.

Ford launches three-part Twitter lifestyle series with So.da

#FutureForward showcases the automaker’s EVs with character-driven stories about small business owners.

Meta consolidates automated ad products

The company rebranded the tools to help advertisers easily identify the products.

Spotted! Spider-Man takes over Yonge-Dundas Square

The activation begins a larger five-week media campaign to promote the film’s digital and physical release.

Canadians pay most attention to TV and streaming video ads

The latest Vividata report looks at what Canadians think about advertising and which media are most effective.

Converse tries on a new Snapchat fashion feature

Outfit Sharing allows the brand to create excitement about the launch of new products, like the Lugged 2.0 sneakers later this month.

Pinterest introduces new shopping-focused features for advertisers

The new features are meant to make it easier for brands to connect with consumers and for users to make purchases directly from the platform.

OLG gets sports-betting sponsorship with NHL

The league’s first sports-betting partnership in Canada will help the crown corp promote Proline as new competitors come to market.

Lowe’s Canada turns OOH into a recruitment tool

Home renovation fails are turned into sculptures with QR codes that allow people to directly apply for open positions.