Discord allows users of its desktop application to choose from two voice input modes: “Voice Activity” and “Push to Talk.” The Voice Activity setting will cause the app to automatically transmit the user’s voice as they’re speaking, while the Push to Talk setting will require users to press a key to transmit their voice in…
Twitter Toolbox Third-Party Developer Initiative to Shut Down Dec. 15
The tidal wave of changes in the Elon Musk era at Twitter is heading toward the platform’s third-party developer community, as the Twitter Toolbox initiative that debuted in February will be shuttered Dec. 15. Ivan Mehta of TechCrunch reported that developers involved in the project received emails earlier this week that read, “Thank you for…
B-to-B Agency Umault Brightens the Holidays With Christmas Carols That Skewer Cold Outreach Techniques
The business-to-business world is often filled with jargon and technical detail that consumers never see. While b-to-b brands are getting more creative with their marketing, the sector is still plagued by boring work. As agencies struggle to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace, some like Umault and Zulu Alpha Kilo with its “Left Handed Chutney”…
To Refresh an Iconic Brand, Cointreau Introduces an Enigmatic Mascot Who Can Stop Time
How do you go from being the supporting act to the star of the show? That’s one marketing challenge of French liqueur Cointreau, which despite being part of several classic cocktails, is sometimes overlooked by the everyday drinker. Cointreau’s global campaign, created by agency TBWAParis, elevates the humble ingredient to center stage. It coincides with…
Discord Nitro: How to Decorate Your Avatar for Snowsgiving
As part of its yearly Snowsgiving celebration, Discord released avatar decorations that Discord Nitro subscribers can use to decorate their profile pictures in the messaging application for a limited time. These avatar decorations will be available in the Discord desktop app until Jan. 6. Our guide will show you how to decorate your avatar for…
When Is A Media Buy A Greenwashing Liability? When It’s A Fossil Fuel Brand Sponsoring Climate Coverage
“It’s strings-attached sponsorship,” Ben Franta, an expert on greenwashing litigation, explained during a webinar hosted by the Institute for Advertising Ethics Thursday.
Amazon Launches TikTok-Like Ecommerce Feed, Inspire
The feed, customized with users’ direct input and through tracking their behavior, also allows for Instagram-like “liking” of content.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Is Making Meta Look Smart
A scathing decision from Facebook’s Oversight Board shows a better way to work through platform rules in public than via a billionaire’s late night tweets.
75th Anniversary Documentary Traces Arc Of Bazooka Bubble Gum
Film features appearances by Bazooka Companies owner Michael Eisner and artists who created the comics that accompanied pieces of the gum.
Hertz Hires First CMO Since Bankruptcy With Electric Vehicle Focus
Car rental firm, The Hertz Corporation has named Wayne Davis as its executive vice president and chief marketing officer, which will see him lead the marketing strategies for its Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz brands with a focus on the growth of electric vehicles. Taking up the post from January 3, Davis will join from GE…