Why Nescafe ditched its website for Tumblr
Nescafé’s recent decision to convert all of its international and local websites to Tumblr blogs is a bold move but it does come with some benefit, new research suggests.
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Amazon begins take away deliveries in US
Amazon is offering its own restaurant delivery service to Prime members in Seattle, marking its first push into an increasingly crowded market for meal delivery.
Royal Mail planning ecommerce future?
The newly privatised Royal Mail in the UK has bought a stake in Market Engine, an start-up that powers companies’ online store fronts.
4 types of shoppers: Most Brits are ‘pleasure seeker spenders’
The UK is now a nation of ‘Pleasure-Seeker spenders’, carving out an average of 15% of their monthly pay cheque to spend on living life to the full, according to a new study.
Affiliate marketing: Payment issues turn off clients
Nearly 41% of affiliates have stopped working with an affiliate network because of a payment issue, according to new research.
Home renovation site grows to 2 million users
Home renovation and design platform Houzz has grown its UK community to 2 million monthly unique users since it launched just one year ago.
Apple Pay one week on: How is social media responding?
Apple Pay went live in the UK last week, following its launch in the US earlier in the year. Brandwatch has analysed how well the contactless payment system is going down with the public on social media. The result unfortunately isn’t a great start for Apple Pay.
Government debuts £10m Internet of Things competition for UK cities
UK cities and businesses are being encouraged to apply for a £10m fund in a competition to use connected technology to boost their local area, such as environmental improvements, economic opportunities, and more efficient transport, healthcare and energy.
Guest comment: Programmatic’s Placement Paradox
Alex Kuhnel Chief Operating Officer, TGI, Kantar Media, looks at how programmatic campaigns must adapt to meet branding requirements and answer advertiser and publisher needs.
Engagement evolution and the power of digital in the NFP sector
No matter what industry you are in, engaging with your customers, members or audience is vital to the success of your organisation. In today’s technology-driven society, this means far more than having an aesthetically pleasing website or a mobile app. Placing digital at the heart of an engagement strategy will be vital in keeping your … [Read more…]