Sales online made up 9.9% of all UK retail sales in June, up from 6.8% a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Boys ‘more interactive than girls on Facebook’
There are key gender differences in how today’s digital natives interact online according to a new study.
Most UK firms ‘to appoint social media managers this year’
Over two-thirds (69%) of UK businesses have appointed or plan to appoint a social media or community manager in next 12 months, according to new research.
William Hill revamps mobile betting site
William Hill has launched a new mobile site with a raft of new features.
Blackberry maker to axe 2,000 jobs as profits decline
Research In Motion is to cut about 2,000 jobs, representing 11% of the Blackberry-phone maker’s workforce.
Guest comment: Advertising ROI in question as retailers fail to track response and close sales
Retailers wanting to improve ROI on their marketing spend need to ensure their offline advertising is measurable, accountable AND incorporates a way for the consumer to instantly respond anytime, anywhere. In this article, Gordon Ellis-Brown, Marketing and Brand Director at new payment channel txt2buy, explores the ways that marketing is becoming easier to measure.
Greetings card site Moonpig sold for £120m
Online greetings card retailer Moonpig.com has been sold to online digital photo service PhotoBox for £120m.
Facebook’s facial recognition: Consumer survey reveals mixed views
The majority of people in the US don’t like or don’t mind the Facebook’s new facial recognition feature, but less than one in five are positive about the new tool, according to a new survey.
Match.com rolls out ‘Ukulele’ TV campaign
Online dating site Match.com has launched its new creative advertising campaign, dubbed ‘Ukulele’ which will be aired across UK terrestrial, digital & satellite TV.
Apple to buy Hulu?
Apple is mulling an acquisition of US-based online video service Hulu, according to a Bloomberg report.