Hot this week: smartphone nation, Human Torch drone and the stories behind the most famous ad slogans

Every week, we bring you a round-up of the hottest stories from the last seven days: essential reading for the digital marketing world. In a week where the UK was officially declared a smartphone nation, we discover how Fitness First made the most of the London tube strike, why a YouTuber is taking on Facebook, and marvel at the drone that became Fantastic Four’s Human Torch for a day.

Every week, we bring you a round-up of the hottest stories from the last seven days: essential reading for the digital marketing world. In a week where the UK was officially declared a smartphone nation, we discover how Fitness First made the most of the London tube strike, why a YouTuber is taking on Facebook, and marvel at the drone that became Fantastic Four’s Human Torch for a day.

 

smartphone first thing morningSTUDY: Smartphones now most popular way to get online in UK

We all probably suspected it, but now Ofcom has the numbers – smartphones have overtaken laptops and PC as the most popular way to get online.

 

facebook logoSOCIAL MEDIA: YouTuber accuses Facebook of cheating to boost video views

Video blogger Hank Green said that the social network had inflated its view numbers to declare itself the most popular online video platform.

 

 

fitnessfirstCAMPAIGN: Fitness First makes the most of the tube strikes

The gym chain offered on-foot commuters free showers if they used the hashtag #FFKeepMoving.

 

 

fantastic 4VIDEO: Pyrotechnic drone stars in Fantastic Four promo video

This drone uses its powers for good as it flies above New York City as the Human Torch.

 

 

slogan snippet 2INFOGRAPHIC: The stories behind the most famous slogans

Behind many of the biggest companies is a world-famous slogan. This infographic from M2 Technology tells the stories behind “Just Do It”, “Think Different”, and “Because I’m Worth It”.

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