Branding stories

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

Schneider Electric and on365 are upgrading Markerstudy Group's data centre infrastructure across the UK, enhancing efficiency and sustainability efforts.

Sciative Solutions has revealed that 66% of Gen Z prefer online shopping, highlighting the importance of e-commerce, product quality, and customer reviews.

A report reveals that 77% of marketers expect significant rises in content demands by 2025, amid budget pressures and evolving consumer preferences.

Cloudinary has launched Cloudinary 3D, a new platform designed to help e-commerce brands enhance product presentation through immersive 3D and AR experiences.

Adobe has launched a public beta of Project Neo, a tool aimed at simplifying 3D design for users familiar with 2D programmes, enhancing creative workflows.

S Ecosystem has teamed up with impact.com to boost its Senheng mobile app's user base and affiliate programme, aiming to enhance community engagement.

RingCentral has unveiled Studio, a new solution enhancing its Events platform to deliver immersive virtual experiences for users in Australia and New Zealand.

A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.

Radicle Science has won the Nutritional Outlook Best of the Industry 2024 Award, recognising its significant advancements in clinical validation for the nutraceutical sector.

Equativ has unveiled its revamped curation platform, Maestro, enhancing campaign management with new features for superior ad placement and brand safety.

Techcombank's Brand Equity Index has surged by 68% in Q4 2024, now leading Vietnam's banking sector, fuelled by innovative marketing and community engagement.

Pattern's 2025 eCommerce forecast reveals Australia's online retail landscape will undergo major transformations, driven by Amazon's new budget-friendly store and social commerce trends.

Jaywing has been appointed by InvoCare to enhance digital customer experiences across 60 brands in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Ecommpay has unveiled a new Payment Page Designer tool, enabling merchants to personalise payment pages, boosting customer conversion rates significantly.

Litera has appointed Cynthia Gumbert as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 20 years of technology marketing expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.

Medallia predicts that 2025 will see hyper-personalisation, employee empowerment, and AI transforming customer engagement strategies.

Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.

Howatson+Company has unveiled Plus Also Studios, an innovative agency that merges AI technology with creative brand asset production, led by industry experts.