When it comes to online content and storytelling, there are few sites as savvy as BuzzFeed. New research uncovers the phrases that generate the most amount of shares for the social news site.
Guest comment: Rise of the data force- The emergence of the Chief Data Officer
With rising levels of data and growing pressure to deliver a more personalised service, companies are increasingly switching to the new ‘Chief Data Officer’ role. Boris Huard, Managing Director, Experian Data Quality, argues why an expert who can define the organisation’s data strategy and become the guardian of data quality will be a crucial role … [Read more…]
UK adspend grows at ‘twice the rate of the economy’
New data reveals the strongest consecutive growth years for UK adspend this century as the industry hails two years growth at twice the rate of the economy.
Digital predictions for 2015: Virtual reality gets real, rise of same day deliveries and context beats content marketing
2015 will be a big year for digital, with big data, virtual reality, smart objects, contextual marketing, digital governance and same day delivery all on the rise, according to new predictions from Amaze.
Virgin Active debuts virtual fitness classes with digital wristbands
Gym brand Virgin Active has embarked on a new digital push, with a digital wristband that tracks movement alongside ‘virtual fitness’ classes.
Black Friday sales lead to slower growth in December- BRC
Ecommerce grew more slowly than expected in December as Black Friday encouraged more shoppers to do their Christmas shopping the previous month – and discouraged others from buying gifts online, a new study suggests.
Microsoft’s ‘Spartan’ browser to offer alternative to Internet Explorer
Microsoft is planning on launching a new browser to co-incide with its Windows 10 operating system, due to go live later this year.
M&S online delivery fiasco hits Christmas sales
Marks and Spencer has revealed a sharp drop in clothing, gifts and homewear sales over Christmas, as it held back on discounting and suffered online delivery woes.