New app tracks down stolen vehicles on Facebook
My Car Check has helped to reunite a vehicle with its rightful owner after spotting a post on Facebook page They Stole My Wheels.
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Top ‘ethical’ brands: Unilever, Philips and Lloyds top CSR poll
Unilever has topped a study looking into brands that achieve their philanthropic goals, ahead of with Philips and Lloyds .
Matalan gets into affiliate marketing with ‘Direct Programme’
Matalan Direct, the home improvements arm of Matalan, has launched it’s affiliate programme with Affiliate Window.
UK crime figures soar 107% as cybercrime included for first time
There were 2.5 million cyber crimes and 5.1 million frauds reported in the UK last year, the first time these offences were calculated in official estimates by the Office for National Statistics.
Top tips: Web forms – how to secure their success
Gavin Harris, senior user experience consultant from Box UK, looks at five top tips of how businesses can ensure their web forms are successful and accessible to all.
Digital commerce ‘not yet delivering for UK businesses’
Just 19% of total annual revenue comes from digital sales channels, but growth is expected as strategies mature and IoT and wearables rise up the agenda, according to a new report.
BBC to broadcast live esports for the first time
For the first time, BBC Three will be offering live coverage of the League of Legends World Championships live from Wembley. Beginning on Thursday 15 October, action from all four days of the quarter finals will be available online.
Safe Harbour struck down by EU Court of Justice
In a dramatic judgement, the European Court of Justice has struck down the Safe Harbour agreement that has allowed companies to transfer data to the US. But while the ruling has potentially serious impact in the long term, marketers don’t need to panic just yet.
Microsoft partners Gumtree for search ad initiative on Bing
Bing Ads has launched a new syndication partnership with classified site Gumtree.com.
Argos takes on Amazon with same-day deliveries
Argos is taking on Amazon with a same-day home delivery service for the UK ahead of the Christmas rush, provided customers pay an extra fee.