Brits are generally satisfied with their current online banking services, but are slow to take up mobile banking, and have little interest in connecting to their bank via social media platforms, according to a new survey.
Brits spent £300bn since 2000- IMRG
Another major milestone has been reached in the growth of online shopping: £300bn has been spent online since the launch of the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index in April 2000.
Utilities and finance sectors ‘need to get personal’
The UK’s utilities and personal finance companies are failing to meet consumer demand for personal communication according to research from enterprise software provider Thunderhead.
Peak Games gets $5m funding boost for social games
Social gaming firm Peak Games has won a $5 million Series-A investment to foster continued growth in some of the fastest-growing markets in the world including Turkey and MENA (Middle East North Africa).
Twitter buys Tweetdeck after bidding war- report
Twitter has reportedly purchased UK-based social media app Tweetdeck for $40m, as the micro-blogging site looks to clamp down on thrid party apps.
Online shopping in April: Top e-tailers give their views
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index have revealed continuing strong growth for online sales in April, with shoppers in the UK spending a total of £5.2 billion online, a significant 19% more than April 2010 and equivalent to £84 per person. In this article, key figures form the UK online retail … [Read more…]
Google boosts product search with Sparkbuy acquisition
Google has bought six month-old electronics price comparison site SparkBuy, as the in internet giant looks to boost its product search capabilities.
Top tips: Finding the right creative avenue for each channel
Although it’s becoming common practice, integrating large campaigns across multiple platforms and agencies can hamper creativity. Don Smith, Creative Director at Realise Digital argues why agencies should shy away from the ‘one size fits all’ approach and play to their strengths…
Toyota ties with Salesforce.com for branded social network
Toyota has partnered with Salesforce.com to build Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars.
Roundtable report: Cloud hype giving way to adoption
No business should ignore the opportunities that cloud technology presents the results from those that have dabbled are compelling. This was the warning issued by a panel of business IT experts who gathered at a round table event held by hosting firm UKFast this month.