Ofcom bans rollerover contacts for broadband and phone
Ofcom has announced that broadband and landline contracts that automatically roll-over after the minimum contract period has ended unless Brits opt-out, are to be banned from December.
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Mobile and video ad exposure: Under 24s biggest audience for advertisers
Brits aged between 15-24 are the most likely to be exposed to online video ads and smartphone ads, according to new research.
Brand environment ‘still key criteria for online video ad campaigns’
Brand environment is still a key consideration for media buyers when they are placing online video advertising campaigns, according to new research from Collective Video.
1 in 5 women 'peek at partners social network account'
One in five women admit to logging on to their partner’s email or social network surreptitiously, while one in 10 men admitted to doing likewise, according to research from security company Norton.
1 in 5 women ‘peek at partners social network account’
One in five women admit to logging on to their partner’s email or social network surreptitiously, while one in 10 men admitted to doing likewise, according to research from security company Norton.
UK: Smartphone and Video ad exposure on the rise
Mobile and video advertising are gaining traction in the UK, reaching a sizeable percentage of the total audience, according to new research.
UK Parliament uses online gaming to build citizenship
It’s a smart use of digital from an increasingly cutting edge team: UK Parliament’s latest online game invites young people to put themselves in the Prime Ministerial hot-seat and find out if they have what it takes to run the country. Danny Meadows-Klue reckons it’s a perfect example of right media channel, right content, driven … [Read more…]
BP enters ‘daily deals’ foray with online coupons
BP is to launch a daily deals service, as the British Oil giant looks to attract customers to its forecourts.
Most UK sites ‘sticking to new ad code’
Most UK websites are complying with the new codes that prohibit false advertising on websites and social media sites, according to a new study.
Setback for superfast mobile web: Govt. delays 4G auctions
In a blow for high-speed mobile web access, the UK Government has announced that its much-anticipated 4G spectrum auction will not be held until the second quarter of 2012 at the earliest.