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10 Mind-boggling Digital Marketing Stats From This Week

Before we all head off for some more May bank holiday fun, it’s time to delve into our weekly roundup of digital marketing stats. This week’s includes news about ad blocking, personalised marketing, and UK adspend. If that’s not enough to wet...

McDonald’s and Uber Just Made a Huge Announcement, and It’s a Complete Game-Changer

Something from the US! Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s CEO, British boy made good. Could he also be thinking about delivery in the U.K? Whilst the idea of McDonald’s working with Uber might be fascinating. Does McDonalds existing menu travel well? More...

Nationwide Says It Is Prepared to Buck The Trend by Opening New Branches As Major Banks Flee Towns

Nationwide has said it is prepared to step into communities deprived of branch banking services if a pilot scheme proves successful. The building society’s decision to back the high street comes as the major banks – led by HSBC, Lloyds and...

Artificial Intelligence: The Key to Improving Customer Experience

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is big news for 2017. Gartner not only revealed that enquiries on the subject tripled between 2015 and 2016, but also listed it as the most strategic Technology trend for 2017. It’s set to be a big...

30 Women in London’s Tech Scene to Follow on LinkedIn

Folks, the Women Startup Challenge Europe is next week in London. You can still get tickets, which include seats to the Pitch Competition and a catered networking reception on May 3rd at City Hall. My team and I are showcasing women...

We Want Job Perks!

70% of British employees state that job incentives motivate them. From free gourmet food and bring in your pet day, to napping pods and haircuts on site; companies like Google offer a variety of incentives and benefits to employees. Unsurprisingly,...

Amazon’s Echo Look Camera Gives You Fashion Tips

The Echo Look hands-free camera is the newest in a line of Alexa-powered cameras. Besides all the regular smart home control features, the new Amazon speakers have the role of a fashion adviser for your everyday outfits. Simply place the Echo...

Employee Experience Strategies that Work

I felt extremely humbled and privileged to be invited as a judge to the 2017 Employee Experience Awards.  I’ve been lucky enough to have done this kind of thing in the past and have always found the experience very rewarding...

Many Businesses Are Just Beginning Their Digital Transformation Journeys

Results from three surveys suggest many organisations have delivered benefits from digitally driven initiatives, but the transformation is a journey in progress and CIO have to invest more in executing digital and analytics programs. Are CEOs understanding the importance of digital...

Barclays Bets Big on Fintech in UK Despite Brexit Fallout

The fintech scene is growing in London at a time when many banks are looking to exit the city. At a time when other lenders are eyeing a succinct exit from the UK, Barclays is looking to shore up at least...