IAB members help shape new “Standard Ad Portfolio”

The IAB Tech Lab has released the New Standard Ad Portfolio, a set of recommendations for advertisers deciding on which format and device to reach consumers. The portfolio devised by the IAB focusses on the reality of user experience in a digital media world of...

UK election: Which party has the best website?

When it comes to website design, The Green Party is firmly in the lead, whilst the Lib Dems are lingering in last place, according to new research. The tests carried out by Dynatrace looked at political party websites in the run-up to the General Election, to find out...

Office jargon – The 50 phrases we love to hate

Middle managers be warned, a new study has announced the 50 most annoying phrases heard in UK offices. Phrases like ‘No ‘I’ in team’, ‘to ‘ping’ an email’ and ‘singing from the same hymn sheet’ are among the most irritating work related soundbites heard around the...

Top digital marketing data and case studies this week

Here are the top digital marketing data and case studies that caught our eye. Mobile ad blocking trends: frustration key motive Ad blocking continues to be a controversial subject, but only half of US users are aware of filtering software, according to a new report....

UK mortgage giants “failing customers online”

Three of the UK’s biggest mortgage providers have hit rock bottom when it comes to online experiences, according to research from financial experience design agency Dock9. In a report looking at the best and worst online experiences for 19 major mortgage...

Music streaming: Just 13% paying for ad-free music

A vast 62% of web users are using music-streaming services, but just 13% are paying, according to new research from Global Web Index. This month Spotify announced a deal with Universal Music, that new albums from certain artists on the record label will only be...

Malaysia Airlines offers 100% global flight tracking

Malaysia Airlines has become the first airline to sign up for a light tracking partnership with SITAONAIR, Aireon and FlightAware. Under the agreement, all Malaysia Airlines aircraft will have access to minute-by-minute, 100% global, flight tracking data, delivered by...