Guest comment: How Google’s AMP is making noise in the digital world
Google Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) is a game changer for digital marketing in 2017, writes Aimee Sanderson, Digital Content Strategist at Bespoke.
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Brits selling more online than ever
Nearly half of all UK adults (44%) have earned extra money by selling goods or skills online, according to a new survey.
Amazon plans flying warehouses: Drone deliveries from the sky?
Amazon has submitted a patent application for a futuristic flying warehouse that floats thousands of feet in the air, from which the online retailer could dispatch swarms of delivery drones to key areas.
2017 Marketing Predictions: Voice marketing, bots and breaking the filter bubble
From marketing to machines to ‘humanising’ technology, John Watton, EMEA Marketing Director, Adobe offers six predictions on the focus for marketers in 2017.
An M-Commerce Christmas: Mobile orders to rise 26% over festive period
UK shoppers are increasingly relying on online and mobile devices during the Christmas period, according to new research from Salmon.
2017 ecommerce tips: 4 tips to overcome Brexit uncertainty
You can’t control the Brexit process, but some things are within your power, like your location, technology, profitability and logistics. Philip Rooke, CEO of Spreadshirt, offers four tips for retailers looking to get the most out of 2017 as the UK starts the process of leaving the EU.
Amazon Go: The new grocery store with no checkout lines
Amazon has opened its first convenience store today, giving shoppers a “Just Walk Out Shopping” experience with no need to stand in a line for the checkout.
Odd news: The weirdest digital stories of 2016
From talking cat collars to robot marketers, technology took us in some strange directions during 2016. In this brave new world of emoji keyword targetting and smart pigeons, we celebrate the weirdest news of the year.
Black Fiveday Wrap-Up: mobile dominates, early starts, savvy shoppers and the Brexit impact
Salmon, the global ecommerce consultancy in charge of online operations of some of the UK’s largest retail clients, has released some stats during the busy peak trading period of Black Friday week.
More browsing, less buying: Brits not impressed by Cyber Monday deals
More people were browsing on Cyber Monday 2016 than the year before, but there were fewer people actually making purchases, according to new research.