The demographics of Uber’s US users
In the US, 8% of online adults are using Uber at least once a month and, by some distance, 16-34s are the most enthusiastic Uber adopters, according to new research.
Author: Robin Langford
Is winter here yet? Game of Thrones chatbot answers fan questions
Digital creative agency Catch Digital has released an unofficial Game of Thrones Facebook ChatBot to coincide with the latest series of the fantasy TV show.
Mastercard uses artificial intelligence to protect Citi and Paysafe customers
Customers of Citi in the UK and Paysafe are the first to benefit from Decision Intelligence, the first use of artificial intelligence implemented on a global scale directly on the Mastercard network.
Quarter of Brits ignoring smart tech features (despite paying for them)
Nearly a quarter (23%) of Brits use less than half of the functions on their smart gadgets and technology, with 26% admitting to paying for HD channels but not watching them, according to new research.
Facebook reaches 2 billion users as Zuckerberg warns “responsibility is expanding”
Facebook now has two billion users worldwide, but the social network warns that with great popularity comes great responsibility.
Ad trading watchdog JICWEBS goes “full time” to combat online fraud and safety
JICWEBS – the industry owned independent body that defines best practice and standards for online ad trading in the UK – has undergone a number of changes in its drive to tackle the rising threats of online ad fraud and brand safety.
Salesforce ‘Einstein’ AI can tell when people are angry in texts and emails
Salesforce is ramping up its artificial intelligence tools with additions to its ‘Einstein’ marketing platform for brands.
TradeTracker expands performance marketing platform into Mexico
Performance marketing firm TradeTracker is continuing its expansion and growth phase with new operations in Mexico.
UK Government gets serious about digital with renamed department
The UK’s Department for Media, Culture and Sport will now be known as the department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport, retaining the same DCMS acronym.
Brands and retailers to cash in on ‘festravel’ this summer
Festival tourism is one of this year’s biggest trends, with almost half (47%) of Brits willing to travel abroad for a music festival, representing a big opportunity for brands, according to new research.