Department store chain John Lewis has released its Christmas advert a week early, in reaction to people browsing holiday items on its website. Holiday preparation is indeed taking off early in 2021, with customers willing to spend more, while aiming to avoid stock and delivery issues.

Balancing privacy concerns with optimal experience has been a challenge for digital marketers. But when or why are ads seen as more acceptable by consumers? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Tami Kim, assistant professor of marketing, to understand why people feel negatively about targeted advertising.

Amid pressure from brands that advertise on its platforms, Google is prohibiting ads and the monetisation of content that denies the causes of climate change. With trust in social media low and ongoing concern about fake news, advertisers are desperate to avoid association with conspiracies.

Walmart and So Yummy have teamed up to create a cooking show that allows viewers to shop recipes straight from the screen. As people seek out seamless digital experiences, the retailtainment format is becoming a no-brainer for brands working to bridge that inspiration-action gap.