Jan 27, 2020 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Marketing transformation, Mobile
The first month of 2020 saw nearly 10,000 retail jobs lost in the UK as Brexit, online rivals and supermarkets took their toll on the high street, according to a new report.
Jan 24, 2020 | Artificial intelligence, Marketing transformation, Skills
Quantum computers are set to help us solve humanity’s most complex challenges – challenges that our existing computers can’t even scratch the surface of. With tech giants including Google, IBM, Microsoft and Intel racing to create the next generation of supercomputers, investment in quantum computing technologies are booming. But which companies are leading the way in quantum computing?
Jan 24, 2020 | Marketing transformation, Skills
French start-up CodinGame officially published its annual report on the profession of developer after questioning over 20, 000 coding staff in 120 countries. For the third year running, the company profiled their developer community asking interviewees about their daily workload, their habits and other aspects of their profession. Discover the results of this large-scale study that analyses the profession of developer.
Jan 24, 2020 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Marketing transformation
Bitcoin could nearly double in price by year’s end, according to a panel of fintech leaders convened by financial comparison website Finder.
Jan 23, 2020 | Content marketing, E-commerce and E-retailing, Marketing transformation, USA, Video
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.
Jan 23, 2020 | CPG, FMCG digital marketing, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Mobile, Mobile, UK
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.
Jan 22, 2020 | Content marketing, Instagram, Marketing transformation, Mobile, Online video, Video, Viral, Viral and buyrals
Instagram has removed a button that was at the top of people’s feeds and directed people to IGTV, its long-form video hub, saying very few users have been clicking on it.
Jan 22, 2020 | Ad tech, Ads, Artificial intelligence, Content, Content marketing, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Online video, Paid search, Programmatic, Search Engine Optimization, Skills, Social media
Andy Wilson, Head of Media, Dropbox, shares his insights about the state of the European media industry and how technology is fundamentally shifting the way professionals collaborate and communicate.
Jan 22, 2020 | Content, Content marketing, Instagram, Marketing transformation, Mobile, Online video, Social, Social media, Video, Viral, Viral and buyrals
Over the last decade we’ve seen the rise in social media influencers grow and saturate the market, but which online identities are generating the most attention? A new infographic looks at the most popular social media influencers (according to Google).
Jan 20, 2020 | AR, Artificial intelligence, Digital marketing skills, IoT, Marketing transformation, Mobile, Skills, Social media, Video, VR
From multiverse exploration to anti-Instagram dining, a new report looks ahead to the defining trends in consumer behaviour and innovation for 2020.
Jan 20, 2020 | AR, Artificial intelligence, Digital marketing skills, IoT, Marketing transformation, Mobile, Skills, Transformation, VR
Waiters, stock assistants and executive sales are the jobs most at risk from automation, while Dentists, doctors, teachers are safest, according to new research.
Jan 20, 2020 | Skills
Professional salaries in the UK are expected to increase by at least 3% in 2020 – following two years of pay freezes.
With over half of UK professionals believing that their pay is not an accurate reflection of the work they do – news of salary increases above 2020 inflation rates (1.94%) will be warmly welcomed.
Jan 17, 2020 | Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Regulation
Geopolitical turbulence is propelling us towards an “unsettled” unilateral world of great power rivalries at a time when business and government leaders must focus urgently on working together to tackle shared risks, according to new research.
Jan 16, 2020 | Ad tech, Ads, Content, Content marketing, Marketing transformation, Online advertising, Programmatic, Regulation
Google plans to stop all third-party cookies on its Chrome browser by 2022, in a move that will have massive repercussions across the ad industry, which depends on them to track users.
Jan 15, 2020 | Content marketing, Instagram, Marketing transformation, Social, Viral
As their own boss and stepping down as senior royals, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now left to their own devices when it comes to funding their family life, being financially independent. Whilst it’s unlikely they’ll be writing up a CV anytime soon, their royal status would be in huge demand if they were to pursue brand partnerships on their social media accounts.
Jan 15, 2020 | China, Marketing through gaming, Marketing transformation
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.
Jan 13, 2020 | Ads, Content, Content marketing, Mobile, Online advertising, Online video, Video, Viral
A new paid video streaming service Quibi has launched, offering original short form Hollywood shows that are 10 minutes or shorter, part funded by ads.
Jan 13, 2020 | Online advertising, Skills
A quarter of British organisations are failing to carry out any kind of training or coaching for their marketing and sales staff.
Jan 10, 2020 | Ad tech, Ads, AR, Artificial intelligence, Clothing, Content, CPG, FMCG digital marketing, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Healthcare, Industries, IoT, Marketing transformation, Mobile, Motoring, News, Online advertising, Skills, Social, Social media, Transformation, USA, VR
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.
Jan 10, 2020 | Ads, Skills, Transformation
With nearly a quarter (24%) of Brits will actively seek a new role in 2020, new research reveals which sectors demand specific digital skills.