Who’s watching The Witcher? Netflix sparks controversy with new ‘2 min’ viewing metrics
Netflix beat growth targets internationally during the final quarter of 2019 but missed targets in the US, where rivals like Disney Plus grew in popularity.
‘Netflix for food’: Spoon Guru unveils smart food recommendation platform
UK based technology start-up Spoon Guru has launched its new Health and Wellness Suite for retailers to help customers discover the right foods for their individual health objectives and dietary needs.
Dennis Publishing launches ad platform Nowse for brands
Dennis Publishing is launching Nowse, a targeted marketing service letting brands connect with the firm’s online audiences, including The Week, IT PRO, Auto Express and Money Week.
Super Bowl 2020: Is $4.5m for a 30 second ad worth it?
Super Bowl ad rates reached $4.51 million a piece for 30-second spots last year – the second-most expensive rates ever, but in game revenue fell, according to new research.
Telegraph ditches ABC circulation audits to focus on ‘subscribers-first’
The publisher of the Daily Telegraph is pulling out of ABC circulation audits, saying it is no longer a ‘key metric’ for its subscriber-first strategy.
Top 6 cashless society countries: Finland, Sweden and China lead way
The decade ahead is one anticipated to be swept with technological disruption, as we are digitising every aspect of our day-to-day lives. The way we pay for things makes no exception. GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company has forecast which countries will most likely be the leaders in moving towards a truly cashless society.
Asia-Pacific ‘will lead 5G technology adoption by 2024’
Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be the leading region in terms of 5G technology adoption with 1.14 billion subscribers, accounting for 65% of global 5G subscriptions by 2024, according to new research
UK marketing budgets see ‘modest growth’ with year of Brexit uncertainty ahead
The fourth quarter of 2019 saw UK marketing budgets saw a small return to growth after a stagnant period, according to new data.
Global esports trends: China dominates as Nordics lead Europe
Esports viewing is on the rise, but Western countries still lag far behind China, where over 1 in 4 Internet users watched esports games in the last month.
CES 2020 roundup: AI skincare assistants, virtual humans and loo roll fetching bots
The CES consumer tech show in Las Vegas features thousands of companies from Google and Samsung to unknown startups, all showcasing their ‘next big thing’ in tech. We take a look at the most notable gadgets to come out of this year’s expo, from the innovative to the odd.
FA under fire for allowing Bet365 to stream matches for bets
FA allowed bookmaker Bet 365 to stream 23 matches over the weekend, drawing criticism for encouraging gambling in exchange for views.
Half of Brits believe Gov must be more responsible for regulating use of personal data
54% of UK citizens believe that the gathering and use of personal data should be regulated more closely by the government, accordingto new research.
Love Island star Molly Mae’s Instagram post banned by ASA
Social media influencer Molly Mae has as been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for breaking its rules on Instagram.
Amazon partners with Indian retail giant Future Retail to take on FlipKart
Amazon is working with Future Retail to expand the Indian retail chain online and take on rival FlipKart.
China targets web giants in new anti-monopoly law plans
China has included the internet industry for the first time in a proposed revamp of its anti-monopoly laws, giving regulators the power to rein in the country’s increasingly dominant technology giants.
Yandex demos self-driving car at CES
Russian tech giant Yandex is providing demonstration rides in its self-driving cars with no one behind the steering wheel on the public streets of Las Vegas during CES 2020.
Costa Coffee begins digital push with Mediacom
Costa Coffee has named MediaCom UK as its new media planning and buying partner, taking over from Zenith following a review of contract.
8 trends for CES 2020: Cat waiters, Uber Air and Apple’s first appearance
CES in Las Vegas has just begun, showcasing cutting-edge gadgets, apps and products that could shape technology in the 20s, with ecommerce, short videos and facial recognition dominating the pre-event hype.
Smart speakers reaching ‘mass adoption’ in UK (but concerns around privacy grow)
Sales over the Christmas and Peak Retail period show that the UK has reached ‘mass adoption’ of smart speakers as voice activated technology firmly embeds itself in the lives and habits of consumers – but concerns around data & privacy are increasingly significant.
UK in-store boxing day sales plummet 12%
Boxing Day footfall decreased by 11.8% compared to Boxing Day 2018, according to new data.
