Industry veteran, and current Chief Revenue Officer, Ed Silhan, expands his role to fuel company growth across the US, Canada, and Latin America. New York, New York, June 30, 2022 – As part of Locala’s commitment to continued expansion of the award-winning drive-to-store platform, CEO and Founder, Christophe Collet announced the promotion of Ed Silhan …
Ed Silhan Appointed Managing Director & CRO, Americas Read More »
Online retail sales have been steadily increasing since Amazon first launched their book selling website in 1995, but despite many predictions to the contrary, the physical store still reigns supreme, with over 85% of retail sales being conducted in person. Despite Amazon’s incredible market share of eCommerce sales, the online store accounts for just 1% …
Even Amazon Agrees: Shoppers Prefer Physical Stores Read More »
Building on the steps that Locala, formerly S4M, has taken to reduce its carbon footprint and create an environment of diversity and inclusion, Locala has announced a continued commitment to engage employees in carrying out our mission. “As our company grows, so does our commitment to operating in a socially and ethically responsible manner by …
Locala’s Commitment to Corporate Social and Ethical Responsibility Read More »
With the hybridization of consumption modes accelerated by Covid, stores must rethink their strategy to generate traffic. This is what Locala helps them do, as founder and CEO, Christophe Collet, explains. What is Locala’s mission and what are its solutions? For more than 10 years, Locala has been a leader in the drive-to-store market. We …
Leveraging Technology and Real Time to Generate In-Store Traffic Read More »
Global Rebrand Announcement We started S4M in 2012 with a single goal – create the best platform the world has ever seen for driving consumers to stores and proving the results. Ten years later, the top retailers, restaurant chains, and, auto dealerships from around the world look to us as their go-to partner for driving …
As a largely responsible, self-regulated sector, the AdTech industry has regularly taken a mindful stance on data collection and consumer privacy throughout its existence. With the launch of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Framework (ATT) in iOS 14.5 and continuation in iOS 15, Apple has used their vertical integration of hardware and software to limit access …
The impact of Apple’s iOS AppTrackingTransparency on S4M clients Read More »
Nearly two weeks after unprecedented rains have hit several regions across Europe, Belgium is slowly recovering and rebuilding what has been devastated. In this very difficult and painful time, S4M’s thoughts and prayers are with the families of those victims and all in Belgium who have been affected by this catastrophe. At S4M, we want …
We’re standing together with Belgium to help flood victims Read More »
There’s no denying it, the retail revolution is underway! Whether it’s from a digital or societal perspective, the industry is facing some profound changes that have been accelerated by the health crisis we are going through today. If digital-savvy consumers already wanted to regain control of their purchases before the crisis, helped by technology and …
S4M launches its very first Retail Insights Barometer Read More »
2020 was the most unpredictable year most retailers have ever seen. But one thing is for sure, after long months of successive lockdowns, closed shops and social distancing, customers are ready, willing and able to hit their favorite spots. And today, the wait is finally over! Starting this week, Belgium will begin easing coronavirus restrictions …
Grand reopening – Belgium welcomes customers back to stores Read More »
Every year, French Tech 120 selects 120 promising French start-ups with the potential of becoming global technology leaders. We’re very proud to have made the cut for the second year in a row, which is a fantastic recognition of our drive-to-store technology. Following a strange 2020, featuring in this list is even more meaningful. It …
S4M makes the French Tech 120 for second year running Read More »
Whether you are starting your drive-to-store advertising journey or you are seasoned in increasing your store traffic, there’s one thing that is true: you need data to make the right decisions. In this case, you need visitation data for the stores where you are running campaigns to understand the impact across the board. But you …
Plan your drive-to-store campaigns with our new location intelligence tool Read More »
IAB Europe has appointed S4M’s General Counsel Thomas Adhumeau chair of their TCF DPA outreach working group, as the body seeks formal approval of its Transparency and Consent Framework. The DPA Outreach Working Group was set up by the TCF steering group to raise awareness and understanding of the IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework among …
[vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With shops, car dealerships and restaurants reopening for business in France, customers are more willing to spend than ever. But brick-and-mortar stores still have it tough, so we want to make sure they have the most successful ad campaigns possible to bring customers back through their doors. At S4M, we know that local business matters. …
S4M launches ‘Proximity by S4M’ to boost retailers’ local growth in France Read More »
With only three weeks left until the IAB’s TCF switches to v2.0, the digital advertising industry is putting the finishing touches to their policies to effectively deliver this collective vision. This second iteration of the framework enables users to opt in or out of advertising targeting under GDPR. With TCF v2.0, consumers can grant or …
What you need to know about the IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework v2.0 Read More »
The IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework 2.0 was rolled out at the end of April. S4M fully committed to the scheme and supported V2 from April 1. “TCF v2.0 enables consumers to grant or withhold consent and also exercise their ‘right to object’ to data being processed. Consumers also gain more control over whether and …
S4M commits to the IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework v2.0 Read More »
S4M announced today a brand-new green initiative to help remove carbon emissions generated by its drive-to-store campaigns. In a long-term partnership with sustainable forestry company EcoTree, S4M will plant new forests to help offset the impact advertising campaigns have on the environment. From today, every advertising campaign run through S4M’s drive-to-store platform will have its …
S4M launches green initiative to help neutralize carbon emissions Read More »
We’re pleased to announce that, faced with this unprecedented crisis, our French office is rallying around the country’s health professionals and will donate 10% April revenue to the Fondation Hôpitaux de Paris – Hôpitaux de France to help them fight against this pandemic. The foundation aims to improve the quality of life of the children, …
S4M France to donate 10% of its revenue to national hospitals to fight COVID-19 Read More »
We’re proud to have been selected in the French Tech 120, a program dedicated to French start-ups capable of becoming worldwide technology leaders. Our inclusion in the list is a ringing endorsement of our drive-to-store platform and underlines the potential of our business. The solid foundations we’ve built in the French market and our worldwide …
S4M named one of France’s top tech companies by French Tech 120 Read More »
We’re delighted to have been awarded the 75th position in Frenchweb’s FW500 – a list of the most dynamic companies in French tech. We’ve been shortlisted four years in a row now and couldn’t be prouder. This ranking showcases an industry in full swing, and being part of it makes us incredibly happy. Over the …
At S4M, we firmly believe that marketers need full visibility of the incremental impact of their digital marketing strategy. To help them drive consumers to their stores, we have created the first and only advertising technology that connects brands to consumers by bridging the gap between digital advertising and the real-world. Fusio by S4M, our …
The Location Based Marketing Association (LBMA) was founded in 2010 in Toronto to bring together brands, retailers and innovative technology providers centered on the use of media, location and digital innovation. Their goal is to educate, share best practices, establish guidelines for growth and promote the services of member companies to brands and other content-related …
The Location Based Marketing Association is coming to France Read More »
Each year, The Drum Marketing on Mobile (MOMA) Awards puts a spotlight on the industry’s best campaigns from brands and agencies across mobile. S4M helped Pernod Ricard deliver a mobile campaign across airports in the UK to drive consumers into Duty Free stores with real-time footfall visit measurements. This success campaign has been nominated four …
S4M is a finalist in four categories for The Drum MOMA 2018 Read More »
Each year, The Drum Marketing on Mobile (MOMA) Awards puts a spotlight on the industry’s best campaigns from brands and agencies across mobile. S4M helped Pernod Ricard deliver a mobile campaign across airports in the UK to drive consumers into Duty Free stores with real-time footfall visit measurements. This success campaign has been nominated four …
S4M is a finalist in four categories for The Drum MOMA 2018 Read More »
The great debate app vs. browser? Retailers are on a mission to reach consumers wherever they are. Mobile advertisers are still struggling with the uncertainty of the whether their campaigns should be concentrated on mobile browser or apps. Industry studies found that most online touchpoints happen on mobile-optimized websites and conversion rates on retailer apps …
Advertiser’s Checklist for Mobile Campaigns this Holiday Season Read More »
More than 60% of travelers are using mobile apps while traveling, presenting a tremendous opportunity for travel retail advertisers. Understanding travelers’ behavior is equally important to consider when developing efficient and hyper-personalized digital advertising strategies. Therefore, it is imperative for brands to develop a tailored digital strategy for this space, separate to the way they …
Best Practices for Travel Retail Mobile Campaigns Read More »
S4M is excited to renew our French Tech Pass again this year and to be a part of this international community. Designed for innovative, fast-growing entrepreneurs and startups, La French Tech aims to encourage international entrepreneurs with bold projects. It targets innovators from all over the world as part of an effort to accelerate the …
Brands worldwide can now reach mobile consumers in Snapchat with S4M’s 650 different audience segments. These hyper-precise audience segments range from gamers, millennials, music lovers, travellers, to fashion enthusiasts. This new offer also means advertisers can enrich first-party user data and execute precise re-targeting mobile campaigns in Snapchat. “Snapchat is a unique channel where young …
S4M’s audience clusters now available on Snapchat’s inventory Read More »
S4M, a mobile programmatic platform, released a study, “In-App Mobile Advertising Impact” in partnership with IPSOS, a leading research company based in France with representation in 88 countries focused on understanding consumer behaviour. The study evaluates how advertisers should invest in mobile campaigns to attain the best results. The in-app environment is a context inherently …
Apple announced at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2017 a suite of news features for iOS 11 that will surely be welcomed by its loyal users. For mobile advertisers, this update doesn’t bring all bad news, there are also some exciting new potentials for marketers with the latest update. For users, it is all good …
iOS 11: How will the new updates disrupt the mobile advertising industry? Read More »
Success for Mobile saw a revenue growth of 81% in the past year. PwC revealed the Top 100 Digital Enterprises in France this week and S4M was recognised as the company with the highest revenue growth among the Top 100! This is not just only a success for us, but for the entire mobile advertising …
S4M Recognised by PwC for Best French Tech Revenue Growth Read More »
The duopoly of Google and Facebook accounts for 67% of the mobile ad market in the US, and what’s more…the combined value of GAFA (Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple) is $200Bn more than the CAC40. There are no doubts that these powerful American tech players are exercising their clout to write the rules in the …
Looking beyond GAFA, a case for mobile advertising independence Read More »
As the most wonderful time of the year draws closer, advertisers wait with anticipation to maximize their revenue among holiday gift givers. On the other hand, consumers are used to the hoards of ads prior to the holiday season either in TV, print, radio, or digital. One thing for sure this year, advertisers need to …
Stand out among mobile shoppers this holiday season! Read More »
It is no secret by now that mobile programmatic is indispensable in the advertiser’s media plan today. When accomplished correctly, brands can reach their intended customer in the most receptive moment to convert an intention into a transaction. Despite the increasing prominence of mobile programmatic, some brands are still on the fence and not yet …
When we talk about creativity in advertising, we’re usually referring to the actual ad creative itself — the genius ideas that become the genesis of sticky and memorable advertisements, like the 1985 Levi’s launderette ad or the Cadbury gorilla. Enter the digital world; times have changed. Television and print aren’t the only mediums by which …
Why context is now as important as creativity in advertising Read More »
Advertisers are no stranger to the necessity of delivering receptive personalized messaging on mobile. Today, this is possible through leveraging unique user behavioral and location data from mobile devices and the widely adopted use of dynamic creative optimization (DCO) technology. Here are 5 tips to leverage DCO in mobile campaigns to engage with mobile users …
Consumers are bombarded by millions of different messages everyday in this new digital era, where home, work, and relationships are blurred distinctions. To manage their daily lives, the consumer has firmly taken control by becoming the decision makers for what they see, read, download, and more importantly what they want to block. In the fast-paced …
Loyalty beyond love: How mobile programmatic will aspire brand love Read More »