EU scraps mobile roaming charges
The EU has scrapped mobile roaming charges from today, meaning that using a smartphone for calls, text and internet away in Europe will cost no more than using it at home.
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UK election analysis: Conservatives targeted social media ads “far too narrowly”
After last week’s general election, new research indicates that The Conservative Party ran an “ineffective” social media campaign that failed to attract new voters and did not energise its traditional base.
Avoiding harmful bots: How DSPs handle non-human traffic
Jamuna Nallainathan, Senior Manager, Audience Marketplace, EMEA, at Yahoo looks at why ad tech providers such as demand side platforms may ultimately be in the best position to help advertisers detect fraud.
Google sells robotics firm to Japan’s Softbank
Boston Dynamics, known for its robots such as Atlas and BigDog, has been sold by Google to Japanese telecoms giant Softbank for an undisclosed sum.
Auto Trader partners Reevoo for user-generated content drive
Automotive marketplace Auto Trader has struck a strategic partnership with user-generated content platform Reevoo.
UK insurance digital customer service worsening: 68% of queries left unanswered
There is a growing gap between consumer expectations and digital reality in the UK insurance industry, according to new research.
UK choosing politicians for personality- Hitwise
With election campaigns entering their final moments, and parties desperately trying to convince undecided voters, Hitwise has provided insight into the enduring importance of leadership and personality in British politics.
May Vs. Corbyn: Who is the most searched for UK politician?
Ahead of the UK snap election tomorrow, research reveals that Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn was the most searched political leader online in the UK, accounting for 50.27% of all searches in Britain, with Theresa May coming in second with 36.14% of searches.
Top 10 high street fashion retailers on Instagram
Nike leads the way for UK high street fashion retailers on Instagram, with 72 million followers, over three times more than closest competitor H&M with 21 million, according to new research.
Office jargon – The 50 phrases we love to hate
Middle managers be warned, a new study has announced the 50 most annoying phrases heard in UK offices.