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tag:econsultancy.com,2008:/topics/mobile Latest Mobile content from Econsultancy 2016-07-27T14:02:00+01:00 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68102 2016-07-27T14:02:00+01:00 2016-07-27T14:02:00+01:00 Why there should be more plaudits for digital audits Chris Bishop
Those at the top of organisations don't feel they have the strategic sweep to justify the time and effort required to commission them.

Audits are viewed at times as a little "too tactical" or only done once every blue moon by agencies aiming to impress for your business, only to then collect dust on top of Econsultancy buyers guides print outs or even your old New Media Age magazines (Ed: We let this lie, but only to show we have a sense of humour).

For the in-house Head of Ecommerce, requesting a digital audit might sound dangerously like a turkey voting for Christmas.

Are we selling audits wrongly?

Or is it the slightly cheesy marketing of website or marketing auditors themselves that is putting people off?

All that tired 'digital health check' stuff might be the kind of foot in the door tactic that make brands feel suspicious of then giving access to their precious AdWords account, affiliate network or analytics suite.

How important are digital audits anyway?

In reality, though, digital audits are absolutely vital. And third party objective auditing ensures that you're not marking your own home work or ignoring long term problems.

Proper auditing, UX testing and CRO analysis means you can elongate the lifetime and effectiveness of your website and digital media activity, in a way that can be done on any budget.

Your digital real estate is often an expensive investment - you've got to maintain it properly to get results.

Regular servicing is vital

Think of that shiny new website you've just spent months developing as a new car you've just acquired.

To start off with, it's the envy of everyone who sees it. After-sales support is pretty good and you can see years of trouble free motoring ahead of you. Before you know it, though, your warranty is up and you're on your own.

As the car ages, small problems become big problems. It performs less effectively. You're paying for petrol, but it's becoming less and less economical to run. There are so many things going wrong with it you don't know where to start. Eventually the car's value is so diminished you might as well scrap it and buy a new one.

It's the same with websites and digital marketing campaigns. They can't be left to look after themselves – and even the mechanic themselves might need some fine tuning or training themselves.

What a digital audit can do for you

Audits can show you how to balance your budget more effectively through action and prioritisation. They can identify common issues like plateaus in activity and drop offs in acquisition; all the elements that reduce profitability.

The Lessons of the Audit

Constantly learn, constantly improve, constantly trade! A timely and constructive audit will help you:

Keep up to date with the latest channel trends - Google changes, new publishers in affiliate, new platform or techniques for social.

Use competitor analysis to keep your enemies close! It's crucial to analyse and understand market share/spend and its consequences for your brand.

Help you (re)define your goals.

Confirm your objectives or KPIs so you can measure success.

Understand new opportunities.

Benchmark improvements or conversely measure areas of decline.

Ensure corporate compliance – its best practice to have someone external "rubber stamp" your activity.

Encourage serendipity – the uncovering of that nugget of information that transforms your understanding and makes the commercial difference.

Should you take the plunge?

Regular and skilled digital auditing is a detailed and never ending task. It can transform the effectiveness of your digital advertising, website and budget.

Is it sexy? It's showing your website a lot of love and attention. It's optimizing and maximizing your marketing profitability and performance. Sounds pretty sexy to me.

More on auditing:

Answering the key question of content auditing - where do I start?

 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68091 2016-07-27T12:24:13+01:00 2016-07-27T12:24:13+01:00 How five charities are innovating with contactless payment technology Nikki Gilliland
But apparently, I'm not the only one.

Cash usage has declined by 14% in the past five years – a statistic that sparked Cancer Research's 'Tap to Beat Cancer' campaign.

Last year, the charity placed 'contactless giving' windows in four of its UK shops, allowing passers-by to donate £2 with one tap. For World Cancer Day 2016, it's taking things one-step further by using the technology in face-to-face campaigning.

Surpassing £1.5bn for the first time this March, the growth of contactless payment shows no danger of slowing down. Not surprisingly, a whole host of other charities have been experimenting with the trend.

Other examples

Sue Ryder

The hospice and neurological care charity recently began a trial of two contactless payment options.

One, a portable device, allows people to donate £2 during sales events. The other, a static device, allows visitors to its Nettlebed hospice the opportunity to donate £16 – the price of one hour's care.

We're now accepting contactless #donations making it easier for you to help us to continue providing incredible care pic.twitter.com/gWn6tIBqu4
 — Sue Ryder Nettlebed (@SRNettlebed) June 14, 2016

Mary's Meals

Earlier this year, Scottish-based charity Mary's Meals installed contactless donation boxes in cafes across England.

Allowing donations of just 30p (enough to provide some of the poorest children with five meals) – the campaign used the café environment as a powerful correlation to the cause.

Having received 1,500 taps in just six weeks, the initiative is set to be rolled out in further locations.

Blue Cross

The Blue Cross created the world's first team of canine fundraisers.

By embedding contactless technology into specially-designed jackets, it enabled the public to donate by patting dogs during charity events.

The Barbican

Art galleries with 'optional' entry donations often lose out to lack of cash.

The Barbican gallery is the first to try and counteract this, recently placing a contactless donation point at the entrance of its Curve Gallery.

Why it works

Autonomous

The problem with face-to-face fundraising is that people assume they are going to be asked to commit long-term.

The beauty of contactless donations is that it is a one-off, one-time action. Even easier than a text donation, it is something that can be done without too much thought or consideration.

Innovative

As the Blue Cross example shows, contactless giving disrupts traditional notions about donating to charity.

Using the technology to create a fun and unexpected experience, it is more likely to pique interest and involvement.

Interactive

The beauty of Cancer Research's 2015 campaign was that it used digital technology in more ways than one.

When store windows were tapped, a screen was activated to show a scientist actively working in the fight against cancer. This immediate pay-off gives the experience an immersive, interactive element.

Relevant

For charities, contactless technology could be a viable way to adapt to changing behaviours.

Fast, easy and practical, it is simple to install as well as use. What's more, it is simple to roll out, and accessible enough for even smaller charities.

With more of us using contactless payments for everyday purchases, the charity sector could be next in line to embrace the technology.

Find out more about out-of-home advertising:

Six case studies that show how digital out-of-home advertising is changing
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68101 2016-07-26T12:19:00+01:00 2016-07-26T12:19:00+01:00 Snapchat Bitmoji: What does it mean for brands and marketers? Nikki Gilliland
Bit-what?

If you're unaware, Bitmoji essentially allows users to create a virtual version of themselves - sort of like a personalised emoji, but bigger and more cartoon-like.

This image then becomes part of customised sketches, ranging from personal greetings to pop-culture references.

It's all very silly, but also hugely addictive and surprisingly effective.

When there are no words to express a hangover or that TGIF feeling, a Bitmoji says it all.

How will it work?

To use Bitmoji in Snapchat, the app needs to be downloaded separately.

Once the settings are linked, users can then add personalised stickers to snaps and send them through the app's chat platform.

With the recent overhaul of the latter, users can now send images, audio, video and photos in a continuous conversation without needing to switch tabs.

Snapchat are surely hoping that Bitmoji will play a big part in this, especially as users often ignore or fail to realise that the platform has a chat feature.

How can brands use it?

With consumers spending more time on mobile devices than ever before, social media has become awash with branded content.

While Snapchat's Discover and Stories features already allow brands to connect with fans, Bitmoji will provide yet another way for this to happen, specifically appealing to a millennial market who already use the app in every day conversations.

Bitmoji will allow brands to create unique animated sketches that advertise their particular products or services, similar to sponsored Snapchat Lenses which saw the likes of Pepsi Max and Taco Bell create their own filters.

Get a mind blowing taste of #PepsiMaxCherry with our Snapchat lens for today only! Send your snaps to PepsiMaxUK! https://t.co/X3S8T8rrbM
 — Pepsi Max (@PepsiMaxUK) February 13, 2016

Unlike other forms of online content, the biggest benefit of Bitmoji is that it enables the infiltration of 'dark social' – i.e. private messages and conversations.

With 74% of all online sharing activity occurring in this space, it presents a mammoth opportunity for marketers.

What are the challenges?

We've already seen the likes of Pixar and HBO create personalised Bitmojis, released in celebration of new movies and TV series.

Similarly, clothing designers such as Steve Madden and Michael Kors have featured on 'Bitmoji Fashion' – the feature that allows users to personalise their avatars with a particular outfit.

While there is clear opportunity for fashion and entertainment brands, the challenge might be for industries that do not have a natural tie-in or affinity with the platform.

Sure, users might be inclined to send a Bitmoji of themselves as a particular movie character – however it remains to be seen whether product-focused brands (like Starbucks and Coca Cola) are able to evoke the same sense of fun and spontaneity.

Having forked out such a big sum, Snapchat is certainly hoping so.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68106 2016-07-22T12:00:15+01:00 2016-07-22T12:00:15+01:00 10 sizzling digital marketing stats of the week Nikki Gilliland
Travel industry experiences highest cart abandonment rates

According to the latest report by SaleCycle, the travel industry is experiencing the highest rates of online abandonment, with time sensitive flight and hotel bookings being the most commonly discarded.

The retail industry is the second biggest industry affected, suffering from abandonment rates of 74.6%.

Insight shows that SMS retargeting could be the most beneficial solution as consumers generally read messages within 3 minutes of receiving them.

Sweden biggest users of Snapchat and Instagram in Europe

The latest stage of the Adobe Best of the Best 2015 report has revealed that Swedes are the most social-media savvy of all European countries.

33% of people in Sweden use Snapchat to engage with brands, compared with 22% in France and 20% in the UK.

51% of people surveyed in Sweden said that they also use Instagram for the same reason. This is in contrast to the UK where Twitter is the leading platform for brand engagement.

Political searches soar since Brexit

Hitwise, a division of Connexity, has revealed how online behaviour is reflecting the growing concern over the current UK political situation.

Since Brexit, there has been a 300% increase in searches about moving to other EU countries.

Likewise, there has been an increase in searches for mortgages, interest rates and gold.

Despite the weaker pound, searches for holidays and flights have not been impacted.

Shoppers less tolerant of queuing due to technology

A new report from Worldpay has highlighted how Brits are becoming less patient when it comes to queuing in-store.

Out of a nationwide survey of over 2,500 consumers, London was found to be the least patient, with 18% prepared to queue for more than five minutes. In contrast, northerners are the most patient, with 28% of shoppers saying they'd be willing to queue for longer.

The rise of online shopping is said to be the reason behind this growing trend.

One-click ordering and next-day delivery means that consumers are becoming more demanding as a result.

'Invisible socks' the most searched-for menswear item in the UK

With temperatures soaring to 33 degrees this week, Lyst has been looking to see if the heat has been affecting our spending habits.

According to data, sales of 'invisible socks' (i.e ankle or trainer socks) are up 218% week on week, making it the most-searched for item right now.

It seems women are feeling summery too, with Monday seeing us purchase more white dresses than black for the first time this year.

Retail apps overtake mobile web for loyalty and engagement

App commerce company Poq has discovered that more shoppers are moving to mobile apps to buy.

According to research, the average online shopper spends 6% more money on apps and 5% less money on the mobile web.

What's more, apps are also said to increase customer retention and improve long-term loyalty. Long-term retention rates are over twice as high when a shopper makes at least one purchase in an app.

7.5m people in the UK left behind by digital revolution

Analysis by Experian has discovered that, when it comes to digital behaviour, Britain is a nation divided into three distinct camps.

A third of people in the UK are digital devotees, with the most devices and the most amount of time spent online.

Half of the population are day-to-day doers, using the internet for practical reasons like paying bills.

Lastly, 7.5m people are said to be digital dawdlers, with a limited knowledge and lack of interest.

Insight suggest that businesses must take this into account when communicating with audiences.

Sports fans flock to YouTube ahead of Rio Olympics

In anticipation of the Olympics this summer, research from Ipsos Mori and Flamingo has revealed how online video platforms will benefit from the event.

A survey found that 75% of Brits will look for related video content during the Olympics. Similarly, 44% will watch sports or fitness videos online while simultaneously watching live sports on TV.

Unsurprisingly, YouTube is the most popular platform, with 78% of people saying that it is home to content that they can't find elsewhere.

Binge-viewing is on the rise

Research suggests that binge-viewing (i.e. watching multiple episodes of a TV show in one sitting) has never been more prevalent.

According to data from GfK MRI, 6 in 10 television viewers say they regularly watch three or more episodes in one go.

Millennials are the most prolific binge-watchers, with 16% of this demographic saying that watching live television is a special event.

As a result, the challenge for brands is finding how to advertise to them.

Luxury brands set to get the biggest boost from this year's Black Friday?

According to research by Qubit, brands in the luxury retail category saw the highest boost in conversion rate on last year's Black Friday.

Conversely, electronics and home and garden retailers had the lowest increase, with the latter seeing a 27% uplift in conversions compared to the rest of year average.

With some fashion retailers seeing a spike in conversions despite not even participating, it appears the day inspires more shopping behaviour all round.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:Report/3008 2016-07-21T11:30:00+01:00 2016-07-21T11:30:00+01:00 Internet Statistics Compendium Econsultancy
Econsultancy's Internet Statistics Compendium is a collection of the most recent statistics and market data publicly available on online marketing, ecommerce, the internet and related digital media.

The compendium is available as 11 main reports (in addition to a B2B report) across the following topics:

Advertising

Content

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Data and Analytics

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Ecommerce

Email and eCRM

Mobile

Search

Social

Strategy and Operations

B2B

Updated monthly, each document is a comprehensive compilation of internet, statistics and online market research with data, facts, charts and figures.The reports have been collated from information available to the public, which we have aggregated together in one place to help you quickly find the internet statistics you need, to help make your pitch or internal report up to date.

There are all sorts of internet statistics which you can slot into your next presentation, report or client pitch.

Those looking for B2B-specific data should consult our B2B Internet Statistics Compendium.

 Regions covered in each document (where available) are:

Global

UK

North America

Asia

Australia and New Zealand

Europe

Latin America

MENA

A sample of the Internet Statistics Compendium is available for free, with various statistics included and a full table of contents, to show you what you're missing.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68081 2016-07-19T15:59:00+01:00 2016-07-19T15:59:00+01:00 Pokémon GO: Zappar founder tells us what it really means for augmented reality Ben Davis
Brands shouldn't get too carried away

Caspar is refreshingly pragmatic about augmented reality (AR) and Pokémon GO. The game doesn't change the landscape for AR, merely shows how fun the technology can be.

"Some people are saying 'finally AR is having it's moment'," he says, "but I'm not sure I necessarily agree with that statement. AR has been around for an awfully long time, it just depends what your benchmark is for what you think the right use case is.

"There are plenty of different use cases which have been proven over many years, quite frankly.

"It's lovely to see things like Snapchat FaceSwap and now Pokémon GO give it that different, mass-market consumer appeal but a lot of that has got to do with the fact that they haven't raised it in consumer's minds as 'AR'. It's just a fun thing to do."

Caspar goes further and points out that any new interest in AR on the back of the Nintendo phenomenon is par for the course in the hype machine of marketing and advertising.

"Just this week, where people wanted to be the Uber of X, you probably can't go to a VC presentation now without somebody mentioning Pokémon GO.

"My background is in advertising, we worked on the Guinness Surfer campaign. I distinctly remember after that campaign came out, other clients - who were never going to make a campaign like that, because it wasn't in their brand essence - would all go, 'how could we do our version of Guiness Surfer?'

"And I think that's what you'll find now. You'll get people whose brands don't fit culturally, but they want to do it, [a large scale AR game]."

However, the Zappar co-founder isn't looking the gift horse of publicity in the face, but is merely setting expectations.

"The great news is, people are talking about Pokémon GO. The thing to temper is - it's not an easy thing to achieve.

"There are so many things that have slotted into place to form the way Niantic have gone about it, with the brand and the underlying system they've already spent a lot of money exploring. It's not easily replicable."

But AR campaigns can provide a sense of discovery

Whilst the scale and sophistication of Pokémon GO may be off limits, AR can still provide discovery and wonder, by targeting the increasingly personal smartphone.

"What's AR's role in marcomms or in outreach for a digital strategy?" Caspar asks. "Where ZapCodes (real-world triggers for AR) help us is that brands have real estate across print, packaging, online - and AR can help you control that through the device that means the most to people.

"And [the question for AR creative is] how do we make a connection between the two - a point of discovery that will delight and turn into intention to purchase or a social share?

Pokémon GO is driving gamers on to the streets and sees them visiting many locations designated as 'gyms' to fight their monster proteges. I asked Caspar if this dynamic is something that could drive consumers to stores, using AR more broadly.

He cited a recent Zappar campaign for its impact on sales.

"We did a campaign in South Africa with Engen, a petroleum company. The marketing director had come from McDonalds so was someone who was used to consumer-facing marketing.

"Part of Engen's challenge was that the price of petrol is set by the government in SA, so how else can they entice people to forecourts? What are the other value-add promotions they can do to get people to spend more money?

"We printed our codes on the fly on the till receipts, if you spent a certain amount of money. If you scanned that till receipt you got a little driving game, relevant to the occasion.

"You could enter your score in a high score table by giving your details and then someone at the end of the week won a swag bag of goodies, such as a laptop, headphones etc.

The results were impressive..

"Over the eight week campaign Engen attributed an 11% uplift in sales around that activity, versus the previous year.

"Going into that campaign, you think 'how many people can be bothered to keep a till receipt?' The ability to make something as dumb as a receipt into something that's interactive and people will share is a really interesting example of changing behaviour with the use of AR on existing real estate."

And AR experiences will become better integrated

Caspar gave a vision of a branded AR experience in the not-too distant future, one characterised by fewer hurdles for the user.

"Because of the way mobile will develop, more use of deep linking, the Android Instant App development - taking away the friction - all these things will impact adoption and you'll see more experiences of something appearing in the camera view either in AR or VR"

This idea of brand AR not needing an app download is compelling. Caspar continues, "Yeah, you could be on the web, hit a link that could download effectively that part of the app and take you straight to the experience and that's why we've built our ZapWorks authoring platform to work with that future in mind."

"Our long term vision is to democratise AR. How do you make it a mass-market proposition, not only for end users but for content creators?

"The thing we've tried to build is a platform that understands the canvas of mobile and tablet and can allow the next gen. of digital creatives to build short form experiences that are good quality with a high level of expression and immersion and game play and be able to publish that immediately.

"Part of our roadmap will include the ability for anyone to do a face swap or 360 video, or create a mixed reality experience - take all these things and put them into one tool that anyone can access - this will be the evolution of our business.

AR and VR should be part of brand thinking (at least)

I asked Caspar if Pokémon GO had generated more new business enquiries for Zappar.

"Definitely," he replied, "over the last five years, since snapchat and all the noise about VR and Google Cardboard and now Pokémon GO - it gives people permission, let's people feel there's more adoption.

"...I think we are at the stage [because of support from big tech companies] that within marketing departments, people should be thinking about possible uses of AR and VR, the sense that you don't only look at you phone, but you can see through it.

"But remember a lot of big companies have only just come to terms with having a website. A lot of companies aren't set up internally to do AR and VR.

"The bigger the corp, the more legacy software and infrastructure - it's hard for them to move at this pace."
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68068 2016-07-18T15:06:00+01:00 2016-07-18T15:06:00+01:00 Four ways brands are marketing through dating services Patricio Robles
Match.com and Starbucks

The coffee shop is a common location for first dates, so when Match.com announced a "Meet Me at Starbucks" feature in 2015, it made sense.

The tie-up, which continues to this day, allows Match.com users to invite each other to Starbucks for a date.

Users can also display a Starbucks badge on their profiles, highlighting their affinity for the coffee chain and making it easier for them to connect with other Starbucks aficionados.

The Match.com/Starbucks relationship has also been used in joint promotions by both companies.

While it's not known how much foot traffic Starbucks has seen as a result of its Match.com integration, Match.com says it knows of hundreds of couples who connected on its service and met in person for the first time at Starbucks.

Tinder Branded Profiles

Mobile dating app Tinder, which is especially popular with younger singles, has embraced native advertising like no other dating service. Its branded profiles, for instance, allow companies to set up profiles to promote their wares to Tinder users.

For example, FOX created a Tinder profile for Mindy Kaling, an American comedian and actress, to promote her television show, The Mindy Project.

When users match with a branded profile by swiping right, a marketing message can be sent. While some suggest that this pushes the limits of what is acceptable, other networks and movie studios have created branded profiles for fictional characters.

Tinder Promotions

Tinder has also worked with brands to run more conventional and less controversial promotions. For instance, pizza chain Domino's teamed up with Tinder to offer discounts and the chance to win free food.

Other brands using Tinder to connect with singles in a similar fashion include Bud Light, which integrated Tinder into its Whatever USA campaign last year.

Happn Branded Profiles

Happn, a dating app designed to help daters connect with people they have crossed paths with in real life, has its own branded profiles, which function similarly to those on Tinder.

While Happn's audience is smaller than Tinder's, the company has snagged advertisers like Fiat, which used branded profiles to promote the launch of the Fiat 500.

Happn has also run branded profile campaigns for a number of charities, including Equality Now and Plan UK.

According to Happn exec Marie Cosnard, charity campaigns have experienced "very strong engagement" with branded profiles and their campaigns are a good match for the app.

"When NGOs are fighting for a cause that's linked to human relationships, such campaigns make people think about other types of relationship," she stated.

Other dating-inspired articles:

 How Tinder has changed ecommerce

 Missguided launches Tinder inspired app experience: review

 Four product marketing reasons why Tinder got really, really big

 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68079 2016-07-15T13:15:43+01:00 2016-07-15T13:15:43+01:00 10 notable digital marketing stats of the week Nikki Gilliland
Now, let's crack on.

Amazon receives 81.6m visitors on Amazon Prime Day

It's been criticised for its lacklustre algorithm, but in terms of traffic, Amazon Prime Day has been confirmed as a success for the retailer.

Despite visits from mobile and desktop falling 6% from last year, Amazon.com still received 81.6m visits on Prime Day 2016.

According to data from Hitwise, a division of connexity, this means it has been the most successful online shopping event since Cyber Monday, Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day of 2015.

Pokemon Go surpasses Candy Crush with highest number of US daily users

With 15m downloads, and currently just under 21m daily active users, Pokemon Go is now the biggest mobile game in US history.

It's only just out in the UK, however data from BoomApp has revealed that over 3% of UK android users had already downloaded the game ahead of its release.

Which means, you can probably expect more Pokemon related stats next week…

Millennials are a key demographic for energy providers

According to research by Accenture, millennials will drive much of the future value for energy providers, with 24% being classed as early adopters.

However, despite this, the demographic is also the most demanding.

81% of millennials say they would be discouraged from signing up to additional products or services if the company did not offer a seamless digital experience.

APAC overtakes US as world's biggest digital ad market

Research from Strategy Analytics has found that Asia-Pacific is set to overtake North America for digital ad spend in 2016.

While the latter will rise 9.6% to $59.5bn, APAC is predicted to rise 18.2% to $59.7bn.

What's more, APAC's spend per person is relatively low in comparison to the saturated markets in the west, meaning there is huge potential for growth.

UK population saving 51.4m hours per month thanks to disruptive apps

Opinium has discovered that apps and online tools are saving consumers a collective 51.5m hours over the course of each month.

With convenience and time saving being cited as the most important advantage of an app (even over saving money), customer loyalty is up for grabs.

68% of survey respondents said that would have no qualms about switching from traditional brands when given the option.

Consumer goods firms unprepared for new data regulation

Capgemini Consulting has revealed that companies risk facing fines of up to $151 billion, by failing to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation.

While the legislation has been created by the European Union, anyone that holds data within Europe or offers services to EU citizens will be affected.

With 90% of consumer-facing companies experiencing customer data breaches, many are failing to put safeguards in place.

One in four name Amazon their favourite brand

In a survey of 1,000 consumers, the DMA found that one in four people named Amazon as their favourite brand.

High street favourites John Lewis and Marks & Spencer were next in line.

With just three out of the top twenty being online brands (ASOS, eBay and Amazon), the physical shopping experience is clearly still in favour.

Live TV viewing drops 6% in two years

Ofcom's Annual Research Report has revealed that fewer young people are watching live television than ever before.

From 2014 to 2016, the total viewing time of live TV among young adults dropped from 69% to 63%

With one-third of all viewing among 16 to 24 year olds occuring via on-demand services, platforms like Amazon and Netflix have seen a surge.

YouTube pays $2bn to content owners

A statement from Google has revealed that YouTube has generated over $2bn for content owners from its Content ID management system.

Over 90% of Content ID claims result in monetisation, and the music industry in particular chooses to monetise 95% of claims.

With even more efforts to combat copyright infringment, Google has in turn created a whole new revenue stream for companies.

Apple overtaken by local brands in China

Apple's iPhone is no longer one of the top smartphones in China, having been overtaken by local brands like Huawei, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi.

The iPhone has dropped to the fifth most popular, although it remains the biggest non-Chinese brand.

Huawei, a brand with a lower price point, has seen its market share rise to 17%, while Apple's has dropped to 10.8%.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:Report/4191 2016-07-14T10:00:00+01:00 2016-07-14T10:00:00+01:00 Digital Shift Report: Q3 2016
Digital Shift, a quarterly service from Econsultancy, is intended as a guide to support strategic thinking.

Focused tightly on digital technologies, marketing and ecommerce, it's about delivering actionable insight on trends that will be significant in the short to mid-term, and which can be used to generate new ideas, improve business performance and stay ahead of the competition.

The Q3 2016 report explores the most notable developments impacting digital marketing this quarter. The critical shifts are summarised below:

 The end of earned media? With growing algorithmic curation, ever-declining organic reach and limited impact, typically coming from shared content, we consider whether this is the end of earned media, or perhaps just a reason to redefine it.

 Disruption and unbundling. The so-called 'unicorn startups' have been the recipients of a huge amount of attention and focus. However, are large companies disrupted by multiple sources, leading to the unbundling of entire businesses and sectors?

 AI, chatbots and machine learning. This quarter saw more announcements in this rapidly burgeoning area so we look at some of the more interesting developments, a way of understanding the key drivers of acceleration and the future of bots.

 Is the mobile app boom over? New data suggests that a new maturity is being reached – not only in the incremental improvement of smartphones, but in declining numbers of apps being downloaded.

 Mary Meeker's internet trends. We take a look at some of the key highlights from Meeker's annual trends deck, including factors slowing growth, new image and video formats and platforms.

 The ever-changing role of video. The growth in video is being accompanied by significant divergence in formats, leading to new distribution, consumption, engagement and monetisation opportunities. Is video the new HTML?

 Trends from Cannes. Virtual reality (VR), creating consumer movements and hacking platforms – we take a look at some of the most interesting but less high-profile examples from Cannes.

Download a copy of the report to learn more.

You can access the previous Digital Shift report (Q2 2016) here.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68062 2016-07-13T14:06:36+01:00 2016-07-13T14:06:36+01:00 Mobile marketing strategy: Four key charts from our latest research Nikki Gilliland
With this in mind, here are a few key takeaways from the research, which investigates the extent to which marketers have embraced mobile marketing and how organisations are approaching and implementing mobile strategies.

The report is based on a survey of more than 4,000 marketers and digital professionals.

1. To avoid playing catch up

While the majority of consumers might still prefer to buy on desktop, the amount of mobile-only shoppers is on the rise.

Of course, wiith limited screen space and contextual differences, a completely different set of rules apply.

By paying attention now, marketers might just have the time and opportunity to create a memorable mobile experience.

If not, they run the risk of lagging behind when consumers are even more demanding and mobile-savvy.

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I have these two directories
They both contain a number of subdirectories, which themselves contain files and subdirectories and so forth. And they're basically both the same structure, but the contents of the files is different.
What I want to do is take all the subdirectories of
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If I do this by dragging in Windows Explorer - it just doesn't work. It asks if I'm sure I want to merge but after that it does nothing.
If I do this one directory at a time, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. And when it does work, it leaves the original directory in place, empty, which is harmless but weird.
What's a good, automatic and preferrably command-line way to say "move the contents of this directory over the contents of this directory, yes I'm serious, yes overwrite everything, no don't ask me any more questions, period"?
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I have plotted a graph in R and saved the quartz window to a pdf. I want to reuse the same dimensions (height and width) in another graph at some later point in time. The window size is not default (I resized with my mouse). How do I get those parameters?


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I just used the bbPress converter to import my bbPress standalone site (bbPress 1.1) to WordPress' (version 3.3.1) bbPress plug-in (version 2.0.2)
Everything imported fine, except for passwords. I used the "Convert Users" option on the plug-in's config screen, and now I am unable to log-in with users imported from bbPress. If I try to log-in with a bbPress username and password, it recognizes the username, but throws an error "Wrong Password." I looked at the databases, and the encrypted passwords don't match between wp_users and bb_users. I still have the plug-in running (although the readme.txt file says I can turn it off since I imported from bbPress Standalone 1x).
The documentation indicates that this should be working:
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The following are three feature requests for the unscheduled drafts column.
1) Adjustable column width
The unscheduled draft column, (#draftsdrawer_cont) is currently set at 13% width. Rather than debating what the optimal width is for convenience and visibility, could this width instead be user defined? A feature such as dragging the cursor on the left of the column to widen or narrow the column would work nicely. Since the calendar is fluid, it would adapt accordingly.
2) Sticky drafts
I've found myself having to prefix the title of my unscheduled drafts with "A1" to achieve a "sticky" effect whereby the prefixed drafts remain on top of the queue. I understand that this pushes you into the realm of writing unique plugin specific data to the back-end database but as this plugin becomes more feature reach, perhaps it's inevitable that you'll follow this course. Either way, it would be a useful feature.
If you're absolutely against creating unique data tables for this plugin, you can still implement the proposed feature using two different methods.
Method a) Bear in mind that WordPress by default has a "Make this post sticky" check box for each post whether it's a draft or published. You could simply extend the plugin to detect what drafts are defined as sticky and reflect it accordingly in the unscheduled draft column. The only downside to this is that users will have to remember to "unsticky" the post at point of publishing or scheduling. This could of course be automated with a simple modal dialog box asking the author if they'd like to publish/schedule as sticky or unsticky.
Method b) This second method is much cleaner and requires far less code because it's leveraged by existing default WordPress functionality. I'm referring to the use of custom fields (see codex here). For each post that the user wishes to reflect as sticky in the plugin's unscheduled drafts column, they'd simply need to add a custom field.
Meta-data custom key:
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* sud = an acronym for "sticky unscheduled draft".
The plugin in turn would interpret the meta-data and reflect it as sticky in the unscheduled column. The benefit to this method (b), unlike method a, is that a sticky feature exists exclusively for the purpose of the plugin without confusing it with the standard WordPress sticky feature.
If you really want to achieve a point of perfection with this feature, you could go one step further with method b by automating it. This simply entails adding a custom meta-box to the to the post editor page (see codex here). The meta-box would consist of a mere check-box to opt into the plugin specific sticky feature.
EDIT: It probably makes more sense to add this to the calender's unscheduled draft column. I'm referring to the links that drop down beneath each draft i.e.
Edit | Quick Edit | Delete | Sticky in queue. The link could simply read "sticky" but this could lead to confusion with the default "Make this post sticky" functionality.
Under the hood, it's achieving the exact same thing as the standard steps for adding custom fields and values to posts. The benefit is that it involves six or seven keystrokes less. The benefit for you, the plugin author, is that you can implement this useful feature without having to create custom plugin specific database tables. As you've explained to me before, whether the plugin is installed or uninstalled, all data is independently stored. The implementing of method b would continue this principle.
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Does how far along you were when you MC depict on when you shout try to TTC?
it doesn't really matter (as far as ttc) how far along the babies growth was...if you were 11w you were 11w.
I had a mmc @ 14w (lo was 11w) and I was told I could ttc right away (as well as after all my other m/c but all the rest were earlier).
J&M=A(6/05) T(7/07) E(5/09) R(6/13) M(6/15) MMC 14w(2/14/12) MC 11w(6/27/12) MMC BO (7/9/14) cps (8/20/12&9/22/12)
i was 13 weeks and told to wait 3 cycles
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I had a mmc at 11 weeks. Our angel grew to 9 weeks. My primary, my OB, and my RE all said wait until I got my first AF just for the sake of dating properly. There is no solid research to suggest that anyone needs to wait to ttc after a miscarriage. The primary reason anyone tells you to wait is the emotional aspect of it.
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BOSTON — A federal appeals court Thursday declared that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples, a groundbreaking ruling all but certain to wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In its unanimous decision, the three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston said the 1996 law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman deprives gay couples of the rights and privileges granted to heterosexual couples.
The court didn't rule on the law's more politically combustible provision, which said states without same-sex marriage cannot be forced to recognize gay unions performed in states where it's legal. It also wasn't asked to address whether gay couples have a constitutional right to marry.
The law was passed at a time when it appeared Hawaii would legalize gay marriage. Since then, many states have instituted their own bans on gay marriage, while eight states have approved it, led by Massachusetts in 2004.
The court, the first federal appeals panel to deem the benefits section of the law unconstitutional, agreed with a lower court judge who ruled in 2010 that the law interferes with the right of a state to define marriage and denies married gay couples federal benefits given to heterosexual married couples, including the ability to file joint tax returns.
"For me, it's more just about having equality and not having a system of first- and second-class marriages," said plaintiff Jonathan Knight, 32, a financial associate at Harvard Medical School who married Marlin Nabors in 2006.
"I think we can do better, as a country, than that," Knight said.
Knight said DOMA costs the couple an extra $1,000 a year because they cannot file a joint federal tax return.
Opponents of gay marriage blasted the decision.
"This ruling that a state can mandate to the federal government the definition of marriage for the sake of receiving federal benefits, we find really bizarre, rather arrogant, if I may say so," said Kris Mineau, president of the Massachusetts Family Institute.
Since DOMA was passed in 1996, many states have instituted their own bans on gay marriage, while eight states have approved it, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maryland, Washington state and the District of Columbia. Maryland and Washington's laws are not yet in effect and may be subject to referendums.
Last year, President Barack Obama announced the U.S. Department of Justice would no longer defend the constitutionality of the law. After that, House Speaker John Boehner convened the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group to defend it. The legal group argued the case before the appeals court.
White House spokesman Jay Carney said the appeals court ruling is "in concert with the president's views." Obama, who once opposed gay marriage, declared his unequivocal personal support on May 9.
Carney wouldn't say whether the government would actively seek to have DOMA overturned if the case goes before the Supreme Court.
"I can't predict what the next steps will be in handling cases of this nature," Carney said.
The 1st Circuit said its ruling wouldn't be enforced until the U.S. Supreme Court decides the case, meaning that same-sex married couples will not be eligible to receive the economic benefits denied by DOMA until the high court rules.
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THEATER; The Stage Is Her World, Albee Her Province
By PETER MARKS
Published: April 15, 2001
EVERY night, before she goes on in Edward Albee's ''Play About the Baby,'' Marian Seldes performs a little backstage ritual, one that provides a kind of seamless pivot from the world of the real to the life of the play.
Stepping into a dark nook on the edge of the stage, she waits for her co-star, Brian Murray, to join her. Then, as Mr. Murray prepares to make his first entrance, Ms. Seldes takes the curtain in her hands and gently pulls it back for him.
The gesture, unseen by the audience, is unscripted, of course, and one that would seem more appropriately the job of a stagehand. The act of servitude, in fact, made Mr. Murray a bit uncomfortable at first. ''He felt that he shouldn't ask me to do that,'' Ms. Seldes said.
Little did he know how big a deal it was to her. The action was for Ms. Seldes as deeply rooted in the submissive personality of the character she created as virtually anything she does on the stage of the Century Center for the Performing Arts.
''I haven't said this to Brian, but I was absolutely crestfallen,'' she said recently, perched on a sofa in a sitting room of the Players Club on Gramercy Park. ''For me, it's when the performance begins. It means everything to me, this little moment.''
The moment illuminates in her imagination something essential about the relationship between her character, simply called Woman, and Mr. Murray's Man in ''The Play About the Baby,'' Mr. Albee's mischievous new comedy. The play, in which a newborn becomes the focus of a struggle between a younger couple, played by David Burtka and Kathleen Early, and an older one, played by Mr. Murray and Ms. Seldes, has been drawing large crowds to East 15th Street.
But as is so often the case with this dramatist, his sometimes inscrutable digressions are both delighting and exasperating audiences and critics. ''A funny, harrowing dramatic fable,'' Ben Brantley called the play in The New York Times. ''A large, thudding slab of desperation,'' was John Simon's dismissive take in New York magazine.
On one score, however, reviewers and playgoers seem to find little to argue about: the performances. Many of the notices have singled out Ms. Seldes, in particular, for her skillful handling of Albeean theatricality, for the agile way the lean, regal actress proves an accomplished physical comic. Of her translation of a speech by Mr. Murray into her own whimsical brand of sign language, Mr. Brantley wrote, ''There is nothing, but nothing funnier on a New York stage just now.''
That Ms. Seldes, at 72, should receive some of the best reviews of her career in a new Albee play may strike some among the theater cognoscenti as entirely just: Ms. Seldes, after all, not only goes way back with the New York theater -- she made her Broadway debut in 1947, as a serving girl in ''Medea'' -- she also goes way back with Mr. Albee, having originated roles in three of his best-known works: the current play; ''Three Tall Women'' in 1994; and ''A Delicate Balance'' in 1967, for which she won a Tony Award, playing the embittered daughter, Julia. She was also the standby for Irene Worth in the original production of Mr. Albee's ''Tiny Alice'' in 1965.
Ms. Seldes's résumé -- she is one of the few actors to have performed multiple roles in the Albee canon -- puts her in the elite company of such stars of the stage as Colleen Dewhurst and Jessica Tandy. ''What's most amazing about Marian is basically her variety,'' Mr. Albee said in a telephone interview from the University of Houston, where each year he conducts a course on playwriting. ''She can play so many kinds of roles. When 'Three Tall Women' opened, she played 'B,' '' he continued, invoking the initials by which the characters in that play are identified. ''Later on, when she took over the role of 'A,' she wisely didn't try to duplicate what came before. She made the role completely her own.''
At hearing such praise from Mr. Albee, Ms. Seldes would no doubt hide her face in embarrassment. ''I feel terror that I will not fulfill what he sees in his mind's eye,'' she said. ''He is the critic I am most concerned with.''
To say she is humbled by her calling does not come close to expressing the apparently limitless reverence she has for writers, directors or anyone even remotely associated with the stage. Scoff if you must, but Ms. Seldes sincerely appears to see the world she inhabits as something close to heaven.
''I like everything,'' she said, in response to a question about the sometimes tense ritual of greeting friends and fans backstage after a performance.
How about the quality of the contemporary theater, something everyone complains about? ''I so seldom see anything that's not worthwhile at all.''
That dreary slog, the long run? ''People say, 'How can you stay in a play for a long time?' I say, 'The audience is never the same.' ''
But surely the indignities of auditioning must----
''I actually enjoy auditions,'' she said.
Although her father, the writer Gilbert Seldes, was one of the nation's first television critics, Ms. Seldes has taken only occasional side trips to television or film. She has made her name in a lifelong parade before the footlights, and as a consequence there is virtually no aspect of her life that has not been touched by the theater. Her 1978 memoir was titled ''The Bright Lights: A Theater Life.'' She named her daughter, Katharine -- from her first marriage, to Julian Claman, a television producer -- for the legendary stage actress Katharine Cornell.


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If you hightail it down to the the 3600 block of West Slauson Avenue right now, you might be able to nab one of the 10,000 turkeys that Jackson Limousine Service has secured for its annual Thanks-giveaway, which opened at 8 a.m. this morning.
Even better, if you wheeze in by 10:30 a.m., you'll get to see the mayor rolling around all fat 'n' happy-like in 10,000 raw turkeys. (Actually probably just standing there doing his best Homecoming wave, but a girl can dream, can't she?)
We didn't realize there were 10,000 turkeys in the entire modern world, let alone Los Angeles, but according to the limo service, that's nothin':
"It seems like a large number, but when you think about the large number of people who really need it, we're not really even scratching the surface," organizer Fatty Jackson told ABC 7. We don't think there's anyone on Earth we'd rather take a turkey from than a dude named Fatty Jackson.
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According to five-year giveaway vet Janice McJimson, she's mostly just trying to help out Fatty's luxury business venture.
"It's a privilege just to be out here, and help the limousine service to keep doing what they doing, because if we didn't come out here, they wouldn't be able to do what they do," McJimson says in the video. We're not really sure how that works; eating free turkeys sounds like a very Pilgrim type of help. But hey -- 'tis the season!
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Wow. The Greens say they are all about ideals, but in practice they accept $ covered in blood. What a shame.
What alliegance, if any, do the various US Green Parties owe to the Green Party in other countries? Because the Greens in places like Germany and Australia don't shame themselves this way.
Couldn't agree with you more, Dan.
So why is The Stranger playing the role of Green Party on the viaduct issue through it's dogmatic promotion of the no-rebuild option? Sure, it would be great to get some cars off the road, but no-rebuild has no chance. It just bleeds support from the tunnel, which would at least provide a public green space on the waterfront that is friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Where does that leave us? With a big, loud, ugly, elevated highway that saves a little money by cutting out the green space.
FNARF: "Because the Greens in places like Germany and Australia don't shame themselves this way."
That's because the rest of the world has a parliament system with proportional representation. Under that system, Green votes put Greens in parliament, where moderates must form coalitions with them. In our winner take all system, green votes put Republicans in office.
Stupid, stupid founding fathers.
No they don't Sean. That's why the Greens killed off most NDP seats in BC in the last Canadian election, even though they would have beat the Conservatives.
I wonder who contributes to Bob Casey's campaign?
I'm sure he only takes money from respectable people. Only Republicans and other parties accept campaign contributions from individuals and corporations interested in having influence in our government and/or the outcome of our pristine and above board elections.
Only the tools and fools of the radical right compromise their integrity, right?
The Green Party does not stand for ideals or any of that bullshit. They are a bunch of self-interested whores that are only concerned with helping Democrats lose so that they can claim that they would have won if they would have listened to what they want, thus increasing their "influence". They always have the same line: "I didn't leave the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left me."
I would vote for Bush, McGavick and Santorum before I voted for Ralph Nader, Aaron Dixon and Carl Romanelli because at least you know what you're doing and getting by voting Republican. The Greens can fuck themselves.
Oh yeah, Nader said that there was no difference between Bush and Al Gore or between Bush and John Kerry. Does anyone possibly still believe that today?
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Hotels in Western District
When looking to stay in Western District you'll find there are plenty of hotels to choose from, ranging from 3- to 4-star establishments. The top-rated hotel in Western District is the 4-star CHI Residences 138. This hotel is comprised of 52 apartments, and each one comes complete with a kitchenette to provide a homey environment. It also has a rooftop terrace and a fitness center. Another great 4-star hotel in Western District is Hotel Jen. It's modern, sleek, and stylish, and has superb amenities including a rooftop pool and restaurant. If you're looking for discount hotels, consider the Cosco Hotel. It has affordable rates and is one of the best 3-star hotels in Western District.
Things to see in Western District
Victoria Peak is the city's most popular attraction. At an altitude of 1,811 feet, it even towers above the city's dizzying skyscrapers, and provides breathtaking views across Hong Kong and Victoria Harbor. The best way to reach the summit is with a trip on the Peak Tram. It's been operating since 1888 and provides a unique way to see Hong Kong as it makes it way up through the narrow streets. Sheung Wan is an exciting area in Western District, full of different streets to explore and shop in. This is where you'll find Western Market, with its arts and crafts; Des Voeux Road West, with its famous dried seafood market; and Ladder Street, with its antique shops. Hollywood Road is here too, and it's where the Man Mo Temple is located. A short time walking through this peaceful temple, with the smell of incense in the air, and you'll soon forget all about the chaotic streets of Hong Kong.
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Western District is ideal for couples traveling together. There are tons of exquisite restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal together; you'll find that practically every cuisine is available here. If you're seeking fine dining in a romantic setting, try Le Dome de Cristal. You'll have endless fun exploring the lively streets and bustling markets together, but there are fantastic green spaces, like the urban oasis of Hong Kong Park, to relax in if it ever becomes too hectic. When the sun goes down you'll find there's plenty of nightlife in Western District. Head to Lan Kwai Fong to find the best bars and nightclubs.
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Once you arrive in Hong Kong, you'll discover it's very easy to get to Western District. There are non-stop flights available from cities across the United States, such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Dallas. Once at Hong Kong International Airport you can take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station in 43 minutes. This puts you at the edge of Western District. From here you can take a quick cab ride or jump on a train (Island Line) to arrive at your Western District hotel.
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Lemon Chiffon Cake with Strawberry Sauce
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Prep 20 mins
Cook 35 mins
This is a wonderfully easy cake to make for Passover. It has a nice light lemon taste and the strawberry sauce is a great compliment. However, feel free to use the sauce of your choice or other accompaniment. Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. The sauce can be made several days ahead and brought to room temperature to serve. The sauce makes 2 cups. I let each person apply their own sauce rather than pouring over the entire cake. This recipe was originally found in the "Let My People Eat!" cookbook.
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- 1 (9 ounce) boxpassover angel food cake mix (I use the Manischewitz brand)
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zest of, grated
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons matzo meal
- 1 (8 ounce) jar strawberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup pineapple preserves
- 1⁄2 pint fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1 cup toasted almond, chopped,for garnish (optional)
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- From cake mix, empty bag containing the powdered egg whites into a large mixing bowl.
- Add water and mix on low until egg whites are dissolved, then slowly increase the speed.
- When soft peaks begin to form, slowly add the sugar, a little at a time.
- Beat on high 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks form and then set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat oil and eggs 1-2 minutes until mixed and light in color.
- Add vanilla, lemon juice and zest and mix well.
- To the oil and egg mixture, add second bag from cake mix along with matzo cake meal.
- Mix on low until blended.
- Fold into beaten egg whites.
- Pour into ungreased angel food cake pan or 9-inch tube pan.
- Bake 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before removing the cake.
- Serve with the sauce of your choice.
- SAUCE: Place strawberry preserves in a small saucepan.
- In small bowl, mix together the potato starch and wine, then add to the preserves.
- Heat on medium-high until it begins to boil.
- Reduce to low and stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Fold in the pineapple preserves and strawberries.
- Pour some over the cake or cake slices, sprinkling with almonds.
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This was a very good cake for Passover. My husband loved it with the strawberry sauce. I couldn't find pineapple preserves so I used crushed pineapple instead. I used a tube pan and my cake also collapsed a little on one side. I wonder if this is just due to it being a Passover cake. My aunt made an angel food cake this year and it also collapsed on a side. I also had a problem removing the cake from the bottom cake ring part of the tube pan. I left the pan ungreased as the recipe said and I also had a nonstick pan. This was the first time I used a tube pan so maybe I did something wrong. I didn't know which was supposed to be the top of the cake, so I flipped it and had the bottom be the top though some of the bottom had scraped off on the pan. It still looked better than the collapsing side. I will make this cake again next year since so many people enjoyed it.
This was great for Passover - easy and fast. We served it with strawberries and everyone loved it. I would just cut the added sugar by half so it is not quite so sweet - especially if serving with fruit and/or whipped cream. the texture was special - a combination of angel food cake and the chiffon. The cake served ten easily.
Ok.. I had some doubts about this cake- it kinda ended up looking like a regular old Passover angel food cake or sponge cake and it had sunken in the middle (probably my fault). Boy, was I wrong! To cover the sunken middle I decided not to make the strawberry sauce but instead spooned in some whipped cream and topped with fresh cut strawberries. The cake itself tasted like some sort of lemon cheesecake! It was very creamy and light and just delicious. Everyone loved it and I think it will be a Passover regular. Thanks Ducky!


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