97% of over 11s ‘have their own mobile phone’
Nearly all Children over 11 have their own mobiles, while they spend 50 minutes online a day, according to a new poll looking into Children’s screen habits.
The Economist embarks on real time Twitter debate project
The Economist has partnered with AdGent Digital, launching a new feature on its site allowing readers to tweet comments in real time to a live debate.
Consumers searching for stock trading platforms
Brits are dabbling in the markets online, with 446,000 searches made online by UK consumers looking for trading-related platforms and services in October 2010, according to new research.
Facebook gives Brits local offers as ‘Deals’ launches in UK
Facebook has launched its ‘deals’ service in the UK, giving users of its Places app local offers sent to their mobile phone, ready to redeem.
Home insurance to see a surge in online searches
The number of searches made online by UK consumers for home insurance-related products is expected to rise in the early part of 2011, according to new research.
Underwired integrates Facebook with segmented email and eCRM
eCRM agency Underwired Amaze has launched a Social CRM (sCRM) tool for integrating Facebook functionality with segmented email campaigns and eCRM programmes.
Freelancers to benefit from social media boom- survey
Social media is predicted to boom across UK businesses in 2011, with freelancers set to benefit from a raft of new short term vacancies as firms look for flexible solutions.
Top UK brands ‘don’t offer social media alternative on email unsubscribe’
UK brands are not offering customers the chance to communicate with their company through social media when they unsubscribe from email marketing, according to a enw report.
Facebook takes on Groupon? Firm tests ‘buy with friends’ feature
Facebook has ventured into the group buying arena, testing a new “Buy with Friends” feature, which lets users share deals on virtual goods.
Consumers embracing digital technology on the high street
Consumers are increasingly using digital devices on the high street to give store feedback, check stock levels and check that they are getting the best deals, according to new research.