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AI in Business: 2019 Trends and predictions

January 30, 2019

AI is already being implemented in businesses around the world, and while worries persist over whether robots will be taking over the workplace, some are predicting that it will actually improve and even create jobs in the future. John Williams, Head of Marketing at Instant Offices offers some AI trends you should be aware of … [Read more…]

Facebook ‘paid children to install spy software on their phones’- report

January 30, 2019

Facebook paid children as young as 13 to install software on their phones which let the company collect data on how they used its competitors’ apps, according to a new report.

International Advertising Association UK Chapter appoints Executive Director

January 29, 2019

The International Advertising Association (IAA) UK Chapter has announced the appointment of Kirsty Giordani as Executive Director, following Angus Grieve’s decision to step down.

OK Computer? Consumers ‘increasingly comfortable with human-mimicking robots in customer service’

January 29, 2019

As Google Duplex inches closer to becoming a reality, new research by Aspect Software has revealed that over half of consumers (52 per cent) would be comfortable communicating with a customer service robot that closely mimics human behaviour over the phone.

ContentSquare gets £45m funding boosts for AI-powered analytics

January 29, 2019

London-based UX analytics platform ContentSquare has raised £45 million in its Series C round of funding, just one year after having raised £31 million+ in its Series B funding round.

Advertisers still missing the mark with gender stereotypes- survey

January 29, 2019

The vast majority of marketers think they’re doing a good job of avoiding gender stereotypes in advertising (76% of female marketers and 88% of male marketers), but almost half of consumers feel advertisers are still not getting it right, according to new research.

Top tips: Five digital trends to watch in 2019

January 29, 2019

5 reasons why major businesses are adopting agile across their organisation

Louis Georgiou, Managing Director at digital product and services consultancy Code Computerlove, shares his prediction of five digital trends to watch in 2019.

Dropbox to acquire HelloSign

January 28, 2019

Dropbox is to acquire HelloSign, an eSignature and document workflow platform with more than 80,000 customers.

Amazon’s cute new robot ‘Scout’ delivers parcels on its own

January 28, 2019

Amazon has launched its own six-wheeled delivery robot, called ‘Scout’, to take parcels straight to doorsteps in America.

UK ad spend rises 5.1% as mobile soars

January 28, 2019

The amount spent on advertising in the UK rose 5.1% year-on-year to reach £5.6bn during the third quarter of 2018, according to new data.