In a febrile political environment, brands, including Lego, Walkers and John Lewis, have come under pressure from campaigners to stop advertising with certain newspapers which stand accused of exacerbating an already divided society with their editorial coverage of immigration issues. In a febrile political environment, brands, including Lego, Walkers and John Lewis, have come under... >>>
Microsoft has offered concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid for social network LinkedIn, the European Commission said on Wednesday, as the U.S. software company seeks to allay concerns over its largest ever deal. Microsoft has offered concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid for social network LinkedIn, the... >>>
Google is to open a new headquarters building in London which could see 3,000 new jobs created by 2020. Google is to open a new headquarters building in London which could see 3,000 new jobs created by... >>>
The clock has started for one of the most eagerly awaited market debuts of 2017: that of Snapchat, the popular messaging service. The clock has started for one of the most eagerly awaited market debuts of 2017: that of Snapchat, the popular messaging... >>>
Fulfilment, a key challenge for e-commerce businesses, is breaking new ground in China, where one billion parcels are expected to be shipped by high-speed train in the wake of Singles’ Day and where drone deliveries will soon be a reality. Fulfilment, a key challenge for e-commerce businesses, is breaking new ground in China, where one... >>>
We in 2016 still don’t have flying cars yet, but Back to the Future has successfully predicted something other than Donald Trump. We in 2016 still don’t have flying cars yet, but Back to the Future has successfully predicted something other than Donald... >>>
The stock market’s post-election bifurcation sharpened Monday as technology shares extended their worst performance since the start of the bull market on speculation Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies will translate into lower earnings. The stock market’s post-election bifurcation sharpened Monday as technology shares extended their worst performance since the start of the bull market... >>>
U.S. cigarette maker Reynolds American is seeking a higher price from British American Tobacco after rejecting its $47 billion takeover offer, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. U.S. cigarette maker Reynolds American is seeking a higher price from British American Tobacco after rejecting its $47 billion takeover offer, a source familiar with the... >>>
Some 72% of UK consumers are expected to share Christmas-related content online this festive season, but marketers should be aware that there will be four sharing spikes, or hotspots, besides Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Some 72% of UK consumers are expected to share Christmas-related content online this festive season, but marketers should be aware... >>>
Mark Zuckerberg still thinks it’s “extremely unlikely” that Facebook swayed the presidential election — but he acknowledged that the social networking site has work to do when it comes to hoaxes on the platform. Mark Zuckerberg still thinks it’s “extremely unlikely” that Facebook swayed the presidential election — but he acknowledged that the social networking... >>>
American Apparel LLC filed its second bankruptcy in just over a year on Monday, weighed down by intense competitive pressures facing U.S. teen retailers and a rocky relationship with its founder. American Apparel LLC filed its second bankruptcy in just over a year on Monday, weighed down by intense competitive pressures facing... >>>
The South Korean smartphone maker said Monday that it would buy U.S. auto-parts supplier Harman International Industries Inc., based in Stamford, Conn., for $8 billion in an all-cash deal that instantly makes Samsung a major player in the world of automotive technology. The South Korean smartphone maker said Monday that it would buy U.S. auto-parts... >>>
Combining product placement with a commercial run during the same TV show may have “beneficial synergies” for brands, according to a study published in the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR). Combining product placement with a commercial run during the same TV show may have “beneficial synergies” for brands, according to a study published in the... >>>
In the aftermath of the U.S. Presidential election, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at Techonomy16 to address concerns that the company didn’t do enough to stop the proliferation of fake news on News Feed. In the aftermath of the U.S. Presidential election, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at Techonomy16 to address concerns... >>>
IMAX confirmed today that it has a $50 million Virtual Reality fund in place to develop a pilot of at least 25 interactive VR content experiences it plans to open in malls and multiplexes over the next three years, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. IMAX confirmed today that it has a $50 million Virtual... >>>
The rise of digital media is causing real trouble for Mouse House CEO Bob Iger The rise of digital media is causing real trouble for Mouse House CEO Bob... >>>
As news of Donald Trump’s election victory sinks in, industry figures around the world have begun assessing the implications, with “uncertainty” the word on many people’s lips and polling techniques under fire. As news of Donald Trump’s election victory sinks in, industry figures around the world have begun assessing the implications, with “uncertainty” the word... >>>
Sony’s PlayStation Vue is adjusting its lineup of television channels and dumping Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and other Viacom-owned television networks. Sony’s PlayStation Vue is adjusting its lineup of television channels and dumping Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and other Viacom-owned television... >>>