[New post] Samsung embedding its Unpacked livestream into banner ads around the web

Tom Maxwell posted: "I think Samsung saw OnePlus do something unique for its recent product announcement and said, "We can do that too!" If you haven't already noticed, technology sites across the web have been blanketed in advertisements promoting Samsung's Unpacked product " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on 9to5Google Samsung embedding its Unpacked livestream into banner ads around the web by Tom Maxwell I think Samsung saw OnePlus do something unique for its recent product announcement and said, "We can do that too!" If you haven't already noticed, technology sites across the web have been blanketed in advertisements promoting Samsung's Unpacked product event where it just unveiled the much-anticipated (and much leaked) Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. But there's something unique about these ads. These advertisements have the Unpacked livestream embedded within themselves. Yes, no tricks here — it's the actual YouTube stream, 100% in-sync and all. It does end after about 30 seconds, though, and directs you to continue on YouTube or Samsung's website. These unique banner ads are also similar to OnePlus's VR-based product unveiling (read: shenanigans) in that they're pretty annoying and unnecessary. Nobody likes banner ads as-is, but autoplaying video ads incite an even different level of rage. And the ads are a tease anyway — they don't display any information about the devices at all. Thanks, Samsung. Tom Maxwell | August 13, 2015 at 8:55 am | Tags: Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note | Categories: Android, Tech Industry | URL: http://wp.me/p1w6tN-u96 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from 9to5Google. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://9to5google.com/2015/08/13/samsung-embedding-its-unpacked-livestream-into-banner-ads-around-the-web/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com