Kik shuts down messaging app, moves into cryptocurrency
Kik is shutting down its popular but controversial messenger app despite having millions of active users around the world.
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Festive frenzy: Top 5 busiest UK shopping days
‘Super Saturday’ and the day after Black Friday are predicted to be the busiest trading days of the year, according to new research.
TV event marketing: What we’d like to see from Love Island contestants after leaving the villa
Two months on from TV phenomenon Love Island, contestants have been working on about life outside of the villa – where those before them have enjoyed varying levels of success in capitalising on their exposure. Adam Williams, CEO of Takumi, a leading Instagram influencer marketing service, looks at the lessons we’ve learned from past contestants after leaving the villa.
UK online retail continues summer slump
After online sales slumped to their lowest ever July growth last month, retailers saw little reprieve in August with growth of just +3% Year-on-Year (YoY), according to new data.
Thomas Cook collapses amid growing internet competition
Thomas Cook has ceased trading with immediate effect, as the package holiday giant succumbed to rising competition and consumers booking more online.
Brits back Uber for London licence extension (and driverless cars) – survey
With Uber’s licence to operate in London due to expire on September 25th, new research by GlobalWebIndex finds 51% of UK consumers feel the ride-hailing business should receive a further licence extension.
Facebook to launch oversight board to judge controversial content
Facebook has revealed a board of 40 people who will come up with the rules to govern controversial content on the social network, with powers to overrule even CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg himself.
Online retail trends: Brits show more loyalty than average global consumer
UK online retailers are providing better customer experience than the rest of the world, but consumers only actually use three online retailers with regularity, according to new research.
The engagement gap: Customers say 45% of email marketing messages ‘feels like spam’
Customers don’t want to buy every time they interact with a brand, so digital channels and touchpoints should be used as a constant source of information on regular life, building engagement and ultimately delivering greater brand loyalty leading to sales, according to new research.
Morrisons expands same day Amazon delivery deal
Morrisons has signed up to a new multi-year agreement with online giant Amazon in a bid to push further into the wholesale market.