Most UK retailers missing a trick with page abandonment
The vast majority (93%) of UK retailers do not send follow-up emails to shoppers who have browsed products online but not made a purchase, risking the loss of significant revenue.
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Twitter turns 10: Can it last another decade?
As Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday, the future isn’t looking so bright for the social media site and critics question whether it will last another 10 years. New stats look at the biggest successes and failures of the social network.
Clothing and Valentine’s Day spending give online sales an added boost
Spring is in the air with continued strong sales for online shopping, with 18% year on year growth, according to new data.
‘Cord shavers’: 70% of Brits subscribe to video-on-demand services
UK viewers are only half as likely as viewers globally to “cord cut” in favour of online services, suggesting the threat posed to the likes of Sky and Virgin from online subscription services such as Netflix and Amazon is rather overplayed, according to new data.
The new LinkedIn? DueDil helps uncover contacts within companies
Data intelligence DueDil has launched a new tool that helps teams find key business leaders and contacts by linking their networks together with company information.
EU referendum: Brits’ search habits reveal quest for information online
There are now less than 100 days until the UK makes big decision around whether we stay in Europe. In the run up to the 23rd of June, Hitwise, a division of Connexity, lifts a lid on the different behaviour witnessed across the UK when it comes to learning and informing their decision.
PlayStation VR revealed… $200 cheaper than Oculus Rift
Sony has revealed that its virtual reality headset will cost $399, significantly cheaper than rivals Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
UK to ban online junk food ads aimed at kids?
In a major move, sugary and fatty food adverts shown around children’s content online could soon be banned in the UK.
Ofcom data breach: Broadcaster alerts regulator
Media regulator Ofcom, the media regulator, has suffered the biggest breach in its history involving the misuse of data that was downloaded by an employee before leaving the company.
BBC debuts first 360-degree TV show online
BBC Click has broadcast a fully 360-degree edition of its programme, viewable either on VR devices or via a simple web browser.