Spotify helps UK music industry turn first profit in 15 years
Streaming services such as Spotify and YouTube have given the UK industry its first increase in profits recorded in 15 years, according to new reports.
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Ford adds Spotfiy to car radios
Ford has struck a deal with Spotify that will see the car maker bring streaming music to its dashboard radios.
Gaming as content (and some brands that got the hang of it)
Gaming has evolved from a ‘nerdy’ pastime into mainstream culture, from apps and consoles to Foursquare and augmented reality. In turn, brands are wising up to the deep engagement gaming can bring over video, display or text-based ads. This white paper from Say Media looks at the opportunities of ‘gamification’ and looks at 3 brands … [Read more…]
Customer data trends: Brands making progress in “winning hearts and data”- DMA
Consumer willingness to share information with brands has rocketed in the past 18 months, according to new research from the DMA.
Global mobile trends: How consumers pay for mobile use
Payment options continue to expand as mobile access becomes globally more widespread, and consumers in most markets prefer pre-paid plans over contracted service, according to an analysis by Nielsen. In fact, the U.S. is one of the few markets where contract plans are more prevalent.
Mobile retail sites ‘catching up with desktop versions’
The customer satisfaction gap between mobile and the more traditional retail websites is narrowing, according to new research.
Mobile retail sites ‘catching up with desktop versions'
The customer satisfaction gap between mobile and the more traditional retail websites is narrowing, according to new research.
UK digital ad trends: Display budgets moving to video?
Ad agencies are spending more on online video, with many shifting budgets from display to fund the investment, according to a new UK survey.
Virtual fitting room gives size advice for online clothes shoppers
Online clothes shopping tool Fits.me has expanded its virtual fitting room with its Fit Advisor size recommendation engine.
Guest comment: Tracking the changing nature of asset management
The role of the asset manager is changing. With continued pressure on capital budgets, growing numbers of organisations are exploring not only new financing models but new ways of procuring and maintaining assets – including the use of third parties. So where does this leave an asset management department that has delivered real benefits over … [Read more…]