Employers ‘reducing upskilling opportunities in Covid pandemic’
Business investment in developing skills has not kept up with the growing demand for new skills during the pandemic, according to new research.
Plymouth home to world’s first 5G ocean-based marine testbed
Plymouth Sound is to be home to the world’s first 5G ocean-based marine testbed, putting the city at the forefront of marine and maritime innovation.
Making a campaign during lockdown: PagoFX by Santander reveals how it was done
Earlier this year, Santander launched PagoFX, an international transfer, service. Here, the financial giant reveals how it managed to produce a full campaign during a pandemic.
Revealed: The Top 10 Irish Influencers
We’re living in an age where celebrity status is no longer confined to traditional ‘celebrities’. Today, if you have something to say and a mobile phone in hand, the possibilities are endless. By creating unique and engaging content and gradually building up an astonishing following on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Twitter, people from all walks of life can become an influencer and get their voices heard.
Third of UK workers feel their professional development held back by pandemic
A third (36%) of full-time workers feel their professional development has regressed; 28% were due a promotion that has now been put on hold; and just under half (46%) have received no training from their employer during the pandemic, according to new research.
Gaming becomes one of the UK’s top employers during pandemic
Despite being arguably one of the UK’s youngest tech sectors, Gaming has risen in prominence in the past 5 years – employing a combined 47,000 professionals directly and indirectly across related industries (such as merchandising or eSports).
Britain’s youth join forces with digital and tech industry to tackle issues around food poverty
BIMA, the UK’s digital & tech trade body, has announced the launch of BIMA Digital Day 2020, an initiative that brings digital careers to life for 11-16-year olds.
A third of consumers have video called brands (or want to)
Consumers are becoming more receptive to digital-first brand engagement, while also looking for compassion from brands during the pandemic, according to new research.
AI for customers in Financial Services sector boosting profits (but not meeting customer expectations)
While COVID-19 has catalysed financial services organizations to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve customer experience (CX), challenges in integration and customer perceptions are undermining its potential, according to new research.
L’Oréal Paris launches virtual make-up line that works on live video
L’Oréal Paris has launched a digital make-up line that works on live video using augmented reality technology.
Facebook boosts WhatsApp engagement tools for businesses
Facebook is offering brands more premium tools to reach WhatsApp users who engage with businesses, such as in-chat shopping and tiered business services.
UK tech skills gap set to narrow as half of UK workers consider a career change to IT
The UK tech skills gap is set to narrow, as leading UK tech job board, with over half (55%) of non-tech workers contemplating a career change have considered or begun the process of moving into a tech or IT based role, since the pandemic, according to new data.
Vodafone boost driverless cars with 5G
Vodafone and technology firm HORIBA MIRA have announced a partnership to bring 5G to its Midlands headquarters.
Ogury launches ‘Thumbnail Ad’: Non-fullscreen format built specifically for mobile
Ad tech firm Ogury has launched Thumbnail Ad, a non-fullscreen format built specifically for mobile.
Dracula’s castle parties, scary clowns and robot doors: Top 10 Halloween ads for a locked-down year
Parties and trick or treating may be on hiatus this Halloween due to Covid, but that hasn’t stopped brands coming up with inventive marketing campaigns. We look at the top 10 contact-free ads for Halloween 2020 from around the world.
37% of teachers have spent £40 of own money on Edtech school supplies
Over a third of UK teaches have spent £40 each on education technology supplies due to cuts, according to new research.
87% of Brits expect firms to accelerate digital initiatives
With businesses navigating a landscape none imagined a year before, customers expect about two thirds of their interactions with companies to only be online.
AliExpress debuts real-time livestreaming translation feature ahead of Singles Day shopping frenzy
AliExpress has unveiled a real time livestreaming translation feature to let merchants and live streamers to achieve international success in the 2020 11.11 Global Shopping Festival.
IPA Bellwether: No ‘green shoots’ yet for marketing budgets but pace of decline slows
UK ad spend has fallen sharply for the third quarter in a row as marketers grapple with Covid-19 restrictions, Brexit and economic uncertainty, according to new data.
Edtech trends: Knowledgehook raises £13.5m as demand for math learning surges
Mathematics learning platform Knowledgehook has raised £13.5m Series A equity funding, led by a UK-based EdTech investment fund with participation from Mesoamerica’s Alexandria Corp., Nelson Education, Ideal Ventures, and Nicoya Ventures.
