UK rural broadband to use TV to boost signal
Ofcom has given the green light for internet providers to use unused TV spectrum to deliver broadband to rural areas.
Travel
Roundtable report: Engaged Communities Key to Social Commerce
Many vendors are integrating the ability to buy into social media sites like Facebook. However, maintaining engaged communities is the key to successful social commerce, not the hard-sell approach adopted by many of the form’s pioneers, according to the findings of a recent roundtable debate.
Online retail: UK sees slowest sales growth in 18 months
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index have revealed a slowdown in the performance of the online sales market, with year-on-year growth at its lowest level since January 2010.
Top 50 online retailers in the UK
Clothing store Next was the highest riser amongst UK online retailers during July, according to the latest ‘Hot Shops List’ from Hitwise and IMRG.
Smooth Radio runs Facebook social gaming promo
National radio station Smooth Radio, part of Guardian Media Group (GMG), is launching a new online advertising and social media campaign this week.
Virgin Atlantic overtakes British Airways in travel website usability
As the possibility of industrial strike action looms over its customers this summer, Virgin Atlantic is faring better online, making significant improvements to its website and mobile app to replace its strike-hit competitor, British Airways, at the top of the travel website usability stakes, according to a new study.
Google debuts ‘What Do You Love’ search tool
Google has launched a tool that searches the internet for blogs, pictures, videos, and more based on the answer to the question “What do you love?”
Google debuts 'What Do You Love' search tool
Google has launched a tool that searches the internet for blogs, pictures, videos, and more based on the answer to the question “What do you love?”
Roundtable report: Travel experts predict future of social media
Businesses should “think small” in order to develop the most effective social media strategies in future, according to a panel debate.
Holiday camps ‘offer best online customer experience’
Holiday camps and self catering websites have topped the latest eTravelBenchmark study with a good performance across the online customer journey, providing potential holiday makers with an overall online package which can be tailored to their needs, desired destination and budget.