Bank’s post-Brexit strategy hits snag as gilt buyback falls short Bank’s post-Brexit strategy hits snag as gilt buyback falls... >>>
NBC has come in for scathing criticism on social media about its ad-laden coverage of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, but the US broadcast network has argued that viewing habits have changed. NBC has come in for scathing criticism on social media about its ad-laden coverage of the opening... >>>
The Tesla Model 3 electric car, which its maker says will launch late next year with 200 miles of range and a $35,000 price, has caused a few shock waves across the car industry. The Tesla Model 3 electric car, which its maker says will launch late next year with 200 miles of range and... >>>
News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins and Realtor.com, said Monday it swung back to profitability in the fiscal fourth quarter after revenue gains in digital real estate services and book publishing helped offset a decline in print advertising sales. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins and Realtor.com, said Monday... >>>
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. signed a $3.3 billion deal to buy web retailer Jet.com Inc., bringing in some outside help to jump-start growth at the retail giant’s e-commerce operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. signed a $3.3 billion deal to buy web retailer Jet.com Inc., bringing in some outside help to jump-start growth at the retail giant’s e-commerce... >>>
Marketers need to distinguish between the analytical task that is brand strategy and the more creative approach that brand positioning demands, according to an industry figure. Marketers need to distinguish between the analytical task that is brand strategy and the more creative approach that brand positioning demands, according to an industry... >>>
Microsoft has reduced the I-changed-my-mind period in Windows 10 by two-thirds, cutting it from 30 days to 10, the company confirmed. Microsoft has reduced the I-changed-my-mind period in Windows 10 by two-thirds, cutting it from 30 days to 10, the company... >>>
Apple has acquired Seattle-based machine learning and artificial intelligence startup Turi for around $200 million, Geekwire first reported, as it looks to battle Google, Amazon, and Facebook in the AI space. Apple has acquired Seattle-based machine learning and artificial intelligence startup Turi for around $200 million, Geekwire first reported, as it looks to battle Google,... >>>
Back in March, I suggested that Uber was poorly positioned to capitalize on China’s ride-hailing market. Uber was losing $1 billion a year in China and battling a profitable and well-connected local competitor in Didi Chuxing (formerly Didi Kuaidi) for market share. Therefore, I was unsurprised to learn last Monday that after two years and... >>>
Lego, the Danish toymaker, sees virtual reality as playing a central role in the “retailtainment” strategy it is rolling out across Asia around its Nexo Knights property. Lego, the Danish toymaker, sees virtual reality as playing a central role in the “retailtainment” strategy it is rolling out across Asia around its Nexo Knights... >>>
An Apple security chief unexpectedly announced the company will pay for vulnerabilities found in certain aspects of iOS and iCloud. The program is invitation only, and payouts will be based on severity and category. The top fees across five areas range from $25,000 to $200,000, but could be much lower. The announcement came during a... >>>
LinkedIn has likely ended with a bang its run as an independent company built upon a network of professionals, clearly beating out what Wall Street sought. LinkedIn has likely ended with a bang its run as an independent company built upon a network of professionals, clearly beating out what Wall Street... >>>
Seattle-based Amazon is unveiling its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jetliners that will make up the e-commerce giant’s own air transportation network as it takes more control of its delivery process. Seattle-based Amazon is unveiling its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jetliners that will make up the e-commerce giant’s own air... >>>
The marketing industry has a “blindspot” when it comes to younger consumers as it continues to associate the youth lifestyle with Millennials when it should actually be focused on Centennials, according to a leading industry figure. The marketing industry has a “blindspot” when it comes to younger consumers as it continues to associate the youth... >>>
YouTube Kids, the child-friendly version of YouTube’s service that launched last year and faced criticism for the way it handled advertisements, has today launched a version of the service that will offer parents the option to pay for an ad-free experience. Now, YouTube Kids will be bundled into the YouTube Red subscription program, a paid membership that offers... >>>
Publicis Groupe CEO Maurice Levy on Wednesday sent out a company-wide email acknowledging the departure of Saatchi Chairman Kevin Roberts, with whom he had “worked amicably together for 16 years,” before the board could decide his fate. Publicis Groupe CEO Maurice Levy on Wednesday sent out a company-wide email acknowledging the departure of Saatchi Chairman... >>>