Snapchat merges Discover and Live Stories to give publishers a boost
Snapchat has redesigned its ‘Discover’ section, merging it with ‘LIve Stories’ to make it easier for media partners, such as BuzzFeed and Red Bull, to share content online.
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Spotify lets brands sponsor top playlists
For the first time, Spotify is letting brands sponsor the music streaming firm’s owned and operated playlists.
The internet in print: Free London mag Swipe curates “best of the web”
Swipe is joining Time Out, NME, and Shortlist as the latest free magazine to hit London’s streets. But this one has a twist: it’s the internet, in print.
Spotify revenues surge 80% (but losses widen)
Spotify saw revenues surge 80% to €1.94bn (£1.5bn) last year but losses deepened as the music streaming service put more money into investments.
Video Viral of the Week: 50 Cent spoofs MTV’s Cribs with ‘In Da Hostel’
With Snapchat set to revive MTV’s Cribs, Hostel World has released a spoof ad with a little help from rapper 50 Cent.
Google Home takes on Amazon Echo with smart home assistant
Google has launched Google Home, a small speaker capable of answering voice commands through a new digital assistant.
Periscope takes to the skies with drone tie up
Periscope is now supporting drone camera streams, as the live video app continues to expand the platform.
Ad-blockers ‘more likely to buy digital content’
Last week, Adblock Plus partnered online donation startup Flattr to let users donate to their favourite online publishers and content creators. New research suggests this is a shred move, as web savvy adblockers are also some of the internet’s biggest customers.
Snapchat faces backlash for Bob Marley filter on ‘Marijuana Day’
Snapchat has come under fire for launching a Bob Marley filter on the day of the anniversary of ‘Marijuana Day’.
Video viral of the week: Guinness ‘Alive Inside’ targets Africa’s next generation
Guinness is renowned for making high-impact ads, and this vibrant new video for its ‘Africa Special’ stout is no exception. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…