Cold weather no barrier for online shoppers in March
Online shoppers were not put off from making purchase decisions by the freezing weather in March, as online retail sales rose 16% year-on-year, according to new data.
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YouTube adds ‘tape mode’ to celebrate 57 years of VHS
To mark its 57th anniversary, the iconic VHS cassette has been honoured by YouTube this week, with a ‘tape mode’ option on selected videos.
Twitter 'planning music app' after We Are Hunted purchase
A Twitter music app looks imminent, following the discovery of a mysterious music site and its acquisition of tune tracking service We Are Hunted.
Twitter ‘planning music app’ after We Are Hunted purchase
A Twitter music app looks imminent, following the discovery of a mysterious music site and its acquisition of tune tracking service We Are Hunted.
Top tips: A 5-minute guide to becoming a flexible employer
Following Yahoo’s controversial decision to ban home working, Robert Rutherford, CEO of specialist IT consultancy QuoStar Solutions, offers a short guide to becoming a flexible employer.
Sticky gets $3m funding to boost ad visibility for brands
Media technology company Sticky has closed a $3m funding round with European tech investors Conor and Northzone.
Right to reply: UK video ad growth shows need for visual tagging
This week’s IAB figures showed that UK video advertising grew 46% to £160.0 million from £109.0 million, accounting for 12% of online and mobile display in 2012. In the last three years video ad spend has increased almost six-fold (471%). Adrian Moxley, Co-Founder & CMO at WeSEE, looks at why video now needs more sophisticated … [Read more…]
Red Bull promotes music start-ups with Amplifier launch
Drinks brand Red Bull has launched a new scheme to promote music technology start-ups in the UK.
Case study: Barnardo’s gets 17% rise in online donations after web revamp
Back in 2011, Barnardo’s website was attracting visitors, but few were completing their online donation journey by reaching the donate page. Working with Nomensa, the children’s charity used a combination of technology, innovation and audience analysis to optimise the donation process. This case study shows how Barnado’s generated a 17% increase in donations.
Ebuyer hires Reevoo to boost sales
Technology retailer Ebuyer.com has partnered with Reevoo to boost its social business tools and drive sales.