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7 things brands need to know about the Internet of Things
Andy Hobsbawm
07 August 2014, 9:09AM

Internet of things by Steve Jurvetson FlickrA tectonic technology shift is underway as the physical world becomes part of the web. Our real and virtual lives are merging, powered by smart net-connected chips and mobile devices. As the Internet of Things becomes a mainstream reality, this creates tremendous opportunities for brands: how they form direct, ongoing digital connections with customers, and how they make their business and marketing operations smarter by gaining real-time analytics about every product interaction.

5 key differences between the Japanese and UK/US search markets
Richard Hartley
07 August 2014, 9:01AM

Tokyo Japan by Guwashi999 FlickrIt's not often you get the opportunity to work in Tokyo, let alone in one of the region's leading digital agencies. Luckily for me, our partnership with Frontier Digital Marketing in Japan gave me the chance to re-locate for a three month placement.

Passive aggressive marketing - how to point out flaws in the competition without finger pointing
Romain Bertrand
07 August 2014, 8:57AM

Stags do battle by Feriansyah FlickrIt can be tiring being at the centre of a squabble. Just look at the Asda price promise ad, which clearly asks consumers to pick a side in a vicious supermarket price-based spat. Asda's direct and combative approach is a perfect example of knowing your customer and your brand position.

Will News Corp get its apps right where NY Times may have gone wrong?
Nick Zarb
06 August 2014, 8:54AM

NewYorkTimesBuildingRumours that News Corp is launching a news app targeted at 'millennial' readers comes hot on the heels of The New York Times launching three new apps. The New York Times has admitted that subscription numbers for these weren't as high as expected, blaming consumer confusion.

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