messaging

May 8, 2023

‘No longer reliable’: Twitter chaos means public safety messaging gets a rethink

Transportation and public-health agencies used to go to Twitter first during an emergency. Now it’s not so simple.

Dec 15, 2022

Why Twitter wants to become WeChat explained

Twitter today isn't much different from WeChat's origins, but needs to make payment functions a reality through tech, regulatory and banking agreements, says Hylink USA's MD.

Aug 23, 2022

Google calls out Apple on messaging standards

A new New York-based campaign for Google’s Android operating system called Get The Message enlists celebrities to highlight the problems of messaging between iOS and Android platforms.

Jan 17, 2020

Is 'demonic' Dominic Cummings currently the best adman in the UK?

Even if you don't care about UK politics, the way Brexit was sold to the public underscores important but oft-forgotten advertising advice, according to BBH's Asia chairman.

May 4, 2018

Messaging apps hit 6.1 billion users: Tencent and Facebook have 75% of them

TOP OF THE CHARTS: As user growth slows, Line and KakaoTalk face a particular challenge competing with Facebook and Tencent, according to IHS Markit.

Nov 16, 2017

Line's advertising revenue jumps as content shrinks

Messenger ads drive business and gaming takes a back seat as the Tokyo-based company focuses on new growth areas.