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2016/02/03

Kia taps IBM's Watson to choose the right influencers

Twitter targets mobile users without accounts | Kia taps IBM's Watson to choose the right influencers | Naked Juice localizes brand with social campaign
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February 3, 2016
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Twitter targets mobile users without accounts
Twitter has updated its platform to enable all consumers without accounts and those not logged in to view a home page with topical editorial content. Previously, only consumers in the US and Japan could view the home page, which is designed to make the social network more appealing to new users.
TechCrunch (2/2),  Adweek (2/2) 
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Kia taps IBM's Watson to choose the right influencers
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Kia used IBM's Watson to help the brand pinpoint which social influencers would be best placed to boost awareness of its Super Bowl spot. The artificial-intelligence technology sifted through social chat looking for words that related to the personality characteristics the automaker was seeking, such as "artistic interest" and "achievement-striving."
The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/2) 
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Marketer Moments
Naked Juice localizes brand with social campaign
Naked Juice is trying to localize the brand with its "Endorsed by Kale" campaign featuring "hero ingredient" Kale Blazer, who provides a Twitter narrative and images through the handle @TweetsByKale. The social component is supported by localized billboard and magazine advertisements in eight cities, including Chicago, Seattle and New York.
MediaPost Communications (2/1) 
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Diet Coke campaign centers on design, fashion for buzz
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Coca-Cola has launched a limited design overhaul for Diet Coke, dubbed "It's Mine," that involves millions of unique, vibrant designs for its cans and bottles as it appeals to a fashion-forward audience. Accompanying the effort is a pop-up event during New York Fashion Week this month and a social media contest to encourage fans to share photos.
Advertising Age (free access for SmartBrief readers) (2/1),  MediaPost Communications (1/29) 
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Platform News
WhatsApp reaches milestone of 1B users
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Facebook's WhatsApp now has 1 billion monthly users sharing 42 billion messages and 1.6 billion photos each day. The messaging app recently abandoned its $1 yearly fee while switching to a new business model, although it proclaims a commitment to the same mission of providing a simple service for friends and family to stay in touch.
Bloomberg (2/1),  The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/1) 
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Measurement Matters
Survey: Consumers expect Super Bowl ads to entertain
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Nearly 80% of adults surveyed by the National Retail Federation last month said Super Bowl ads are a form of entertainment, with 20% saying the ads boost brand awareness. Separate research shows that while 114.4 million people watched the game last year, 65 million also chatted about it on Facebook, a platform most marketers plan to use in their Game Day efforts.
MediaPost Communications (2/2) 
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Social Shareable
Near-death in the afternoon
Bullfighting legend Jose Tomas drew a huge crowd to Mexico City's Plaza Mexico stadium on Sunday, with 45,000 attendees, some paying up to $8,000. Tomas ultimately put in a disappointing performance, being knocked down and nearly gored by his first bull. "What can one do?" he said afterward.
The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (2/1) 
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