More businesses hiring remote and virtual workers
There has been a rapid rise in the number of UK businesses hiring remote staff in the last year, according to new research.
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80% of shoppers say the best deals are found online
The best shopping deals are found online according to 80% of people, new research from Shopping.com has revealed.
Top 10 UK companies for Facebook and Twitter followers
The UK’s corporate giants are finally signing up to Twitter and Facebook after years of wariness, according to the latest findings of The Social Media Leaders tracking study by The Group.
Right to reply: Publicis buys social media agency- sign of things to come?
This week saw Publicis acquire a majority stake in pure-play social media agency Big Fuel based in New York. Keith Hunt, Results International managing partner, looks at the growing trend for big advertising groups investing in social media…
Hacking scandal: Survey reveals what News of The World subscribers will read now
As the Sunday newspaper world is turned upside down, The British Population Survey (BPS) has been looking at the profile of the NoTW readership and where they are likely to go next for their Sunday reading.
Shopping.com debuts 30 minute price updates
Shopping comparison site Shopping.com has launched its Rapid Price Update system (RPU) ensuring prices on the site are updated within 30 minutes.
Brits ‘jet off with 18.6 million kilos of holiday reading’
As Brits fly off to sunnier destinations for rest and relaxation, they take a staggering 18.6 million kilos of books with them- with an increasing number switching to e-readers to tackle their holiday weight problem.
Yellow Pages book to be phased out in online shake-up
Yell is to switch its core business online, phasing out its iconic ‘Yellow Pages’ directory within four years.
William Hill bets on the Italian online market
William Hill has confirmed their plans to enter the Italian online market, as the UK-based bookmaker expands further overseas.
Virgin Atlantic overtakes British Airways in travel website usability
As the possibility of industrial strike action looms over its customers this summer, Virgin Atlantic is faring better online, making significant improvements to its website and mobile app to replace its strike-hit competitor, British Airways, at the top of the travel website usability stakes, according to a new study.