Yahoo text-based chatbot sets reminders and shopping lists for family
Yahoo has unveiled a new text-based chatbot, called ‘Captain” designed to coordinate logistics between family members, without needing download an app or buy extra hardware.
Author: Robin Langford
1 in 10 women in marketing had career held back due to gender
On International Women’s day, new research has revealed that women are being held back, yet are more satisfied in their jobs than men.
What’s next in the world of social media?
With the rise of distributed content, chatbots and influencer programmes, Gaelle Bertrand is Head of Brand Insight and Social Media Intelligence at Kantar Media looks at what we can expect to be the biggest social media trends over the coming year.
Talent Hunting 101: How to hire culturally without missing out on technical ability
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are dependent on their workforce. Simply put, the stronger your team, the brighter your future will be. Steve Thompson, Managing Director of digital marketing recruitment specialists Forward Role Recruitment, understands how important it is to not only recruit the very best talent out there, but also the importance of … [Read more…]
Hotwire discovers the most popular brands and trends from MWC on Twitter
With Mobile World Congress (MWC) over for another year, Hotwire looks at the Twitter stats to uncover the biggest trends at this year’s event.
Out of date websites: Fifth of websites globally still using dangerously insecure SHA-1 Certificates
Over a fifth (21%) of websites are still using insecure SHA-1 certificates, leaving users at risk of man-in-the-middle, brute force and collision attacks which expose sensitive data, according to new research.
“Things Guys Don’t Talk About”: New social media film for Childline
Creative agency, Don’t Panic, has created a hero film ‘Things Guys Don’t Talk About’ for Childline, as part of its #ToughToTalk campaign, which aims to empower boys to seek support for suicidal feelings.
Facebook testing “thumbs down” button in Messenger
A new ‘thumbs down’ reaction has appeared on the Facebook Messenger app for some users, fueling speculation that the social network may finally introduce a “dislike” button.
Nissan reveals ‘secret’ driverless car tests in London
Carmaker Nissan has been quietly testing its new driverless cars on public roads in London.
Coca-Cola entrusts AI to generate latest ads
Coca-Cola is testing how AI can be used for content creation, swapping human creators with software.