Virgin Active targets New Year gym goers with #emojivation emojis
To coincide with the surge in New Year’s gym sign ups, Virgin Active has created an ‘emojivation pack’ to help people share how they get active across social media platforms.
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Sat navs get smarter: Garmin focuses on ‘driver awareness’
Garmin has launched a new line of Sat Navs with a focus on ‘driver awareness’, keeping users informed of hazards they may not have spotted yet.
Amazon Dash: Smart dishwasher does the detergent shopping for you
Whirlpool is linking up its range of new refrigerators and dishwashers to Amazon Dash, so they can order replacement products automatically.
Instagram usage ‘doubles in last 2 years’
In the world of social networking, Facebook-owned Instagram has been a clear success story in recent years. New research from Global Web Index indicates that the social netowrk has risen rapidly in recent years to rival the likes of Twitter.
The Economist partners Twitter on newly launched Moments
The Economist will be one of the first publishers in the UK to partner with Twitter on Moments, a feature that helps users find relevant and topical content on the popular social-media platform.
UK sees highest ever monthly online sales growth- fuelled by smartphone spending
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index have revealed that online retail sales in November recorded their highest ever month-on-month (MoM) growth since the Index launched 15 years ago – up 40%.
Clunky checkouts causing online retail woes [INFOGRAPHIC]
Retailers are failing to offer customers a straightforward online checkout process, according to the results of a new study.
Delivery deadlines: How Late Can You Leave Christmas?
How late can shoppers leave ordering gifts this year? Global courier ParcelHero has launched a new tool revealing the true ordering deadlines for the UK’s top retailers – and Argos scoops the honours from Very this year.
10 common customer service complaints (and how digital engagement can help)
“Customer service is king” is a phrase that has never been more prudent. In a time where companies face increasing levels of competition, maintaining a reputation for excellent service is a great way to stand out. But finding the right balance between cost management and customer care can be difficult. Howard Williams, Marketing Director at … [Read more…]
Google takes on AdBlock with Contributor service
Google is starting to roll out its Contributor service, charging subscribers between $2 and $10 per month to reduce ads across millions of participating websites.