Two-thirds of women want more transparency for ‘Clean’ beauty brands
Women are demanding greater transparency when it comes to the labelling of ‘clean beauty’ products, according to new data.
Global 5G adoption remains positive despite pandemic
While the current health crisis and economic uncertainty will have short-term impacts on 5G adoption, the future for 5G remains bright, according new research.
Campari reopens ‘World’s Best Bars’ with virtual event
Drinks brand Campari has announced virtual reopening of three of the world’s best bars – and the public is invited to a virtual event to help to hospitality industry during the COVID-19 crisis.
Twitter fail: Gin firm apologises for ‘flammable’ tweet about US riots
Bristol Gin has faced a social media backlash after it tweeted that rioters favoured its gin due to its flammability.
Aardman takes Shaun the Sheep digital with Baidu and Nintendo partnerships
Animation studio Aardman has announced the evolution of its licensing programme with new digital partners for Shaun the Sheep.
When the lockdown lifts: What are people most looking forward to?
The pub and nights out with friends currently top the list of most anticipated events when the lockdown lifts, followed by live events and beauty therapy, according to new research.
Brand reputation post-COVID-19: Brits plan future shopping based on retailers’ response
Nearly half (45%) of UK adults plan to buy from certain brands and retailers less in the future specifically because of how those companies have responded to the current pandemic, with Sports Direct and Wetherspoons suffering as Tesco grows in favourability, according to new research.
Microsoft ‘to replace 50 journalists with AI robots’
Microsoft is replacing up to 50 journalists and replacing them with AI robots designed to pick suitable news stories.
Vodafone and Barnardos team up to offer tech donations for families in need
Vodafone and Barnardos have launched ‘The Great British Tech Appeal’, with an aim to distribute 10,000 phones and tablets to those most in need during the Covid-19 crisis.
Covid 19 and how brands stepped-up to help both customers and staff
The world’s biggest health crisis, became the world’s biggest economic crisis. Along the way many organisations changed the way they work. Internally they rapidly developed ways to support their staff, and externally they found new ways to help customers – often through radical changes to eiter what they normally offered or how they offered it.
Quarter of homeworkers handling customer data don’t think about data protection- survey
Nearly a quarter (24%) of people working from home due to COVID-19 admit they ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ consider data protection policies or regulations when they share information with colleagues as part of their work, according to new research.
In-game ad platform AdInMo gets $500K funding boost from Techstart Ventures
AdInMo, a programmatic ad platform for video games, has secured a $500K investment round led by Techstart Ventures, an investor in start-ups across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
UK retail sales plummet but ecommerce hits record market share- ONS
Ecommerce spending as a proportion of all retail sales reached a record high for the second month running in the UK in April, at 30.7%, as locked-down Brits shift their spend online.
UK COVID-19 tracking app ‘not ready for June 1st’
The UK government has confirmed that its smartphone app for tracking people who have been in contact with Covid-19 patients will not be ready for 1 June, when the next stage of the relaxation of lockdown is due to begin.
Online toys and games retailers see revenues quadruple during lockdown
The online retail sector as a whole saw a sustained revenue increase in April, remaining at between 60% and 70% higher than it was at the beginning of March, according to new data.
MAOAM teams with Dick and Dom to set ‘Mischief Missions’ for locked-down parents and kids
Fruit chew brand MAOAM has launched an online hub encouraging parents to embrace mischievous play at home with their kids.
Nextdoor and Barclays launch ‘Get Local’ to help UK local businesses and communities
Local community based online forum Nextdoor and Barclays have formed a new partnership to connect people with local businesses.
B2B food services firm Dunster’s Farm switches to consumer delivery business in just 2 weeks
Family-run food services business, Dunster’s Farm, was quick to jump to the aid of struggling consumers following the lockdown announcement, overhauling and converting its b2b food services business into a consumer food-to-door delivery service in just 14 days.
Ad spend trends: Food and govt spending soars as travel ads plummet
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted advertising spend, with food and government seeing the biggest increase in traditional advertising spend, whilst spend dropped significantly in travel, entertainment and telecoms (-15%), according to new data.
UK firms struggling to access financial support to survive COVID-19 pandemic
UK businesses are struggling to access the financial support they need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has found.
