It’s that time of the week once more when we open the door to a world of tantalising possibility that exists in the UK employment market. Whether you’re actively seeking a new role or are simply curious this roundup is just the job.
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Agencies looking to boost their business profile in the year ahead are being invited to attend a live webinar being hosted by The Drum’s former editor Richard Draycott, who will offer insights in how editorial teams work, how they make their news... Read more
Britain’s ailing High Streets are in line for a Valentine’s Day boost after a new survey compiled by Gfk found that our love affair with all things digital doesn’t as yet stretch to the market for cards, meals, flowers and gifts.
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According to recent research from Enders Analysis, Virgin Media had a very strong Q4, with subscriber net adds improving across all main products, ARPU solid, and margins improving to record levels, with revenue growth set to accelerate in the... Read more
One in three people shop for their Valentine’s Day gifts online with men spending £5 more than women on gifts according to research from e-commerce software provider Exact Abacus.
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Despite the economic climate Brits are increasingly ditching the shopping list and reaching for impulse buys when doing the weekly shop according to new research from Microsoft Advertising.
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Lovers in Asia spend a whopping £173 per person on Valentine's Day celebrations - while Germany takes the title of lowest average spend at a more modest £59, with 31 per cent admitting to forgetting the day entirely.
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International - 08/02/2013
Universal Music Group has announced the sale of its Parlaphone Label Group to rivals Warner Music for £487m – just one year after purchasing EMI Recorded Music.
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International - 08/02/2013
The number of consumers receiving smartphone and tablet devices for Christmas has caused a surge in mobile device traffic during January with users readily trying to these devices more to browse the internet, according to the latest mobile and m... Read more
According to a new study from US-based Pew Research Centre, two thirds of Facebook users have taken a break from the social networking site due to 'excessive gossip or drama from friends' and considering it a 'waste of time'.
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Despite a general decline in print readership, a new survey from Investis has revealed that print journalism remains a priority for those in the corporate sectors.
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According to the latest eCustomerServiceIndex results from eDigitalResearch less than half (42 per cent) of consumers have heard of the Distance Selling Regulations Act, with those who had heard of it still struggling to correctly identify their... Read more
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype call minutes increased by some 59 per cent in the last quarter, with Skype users reported to have made more than 138 billion minutes of calls.
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Another month brings a fresh selection of new vacancies on The Drum’s jobs board, we’ve pulled together a sample of the most tempting here.
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A survey of 100 global brands has found that 35 per cent have out of date information including executive bios, annual reports, fact sheets and product listings, displayed in their online newsrooms.
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International - 31/01/2013
Enders Analysis has released a report into the impact the development of Digital Britain has had on connected viewing.
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ABC, the industry body for media measurement, has launched ABC QuickView, a data tool containing cross sector verified data, following consultation with media member industry bodies and representatives from NPA, IPA and PPA.
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YouTube is preparing to launch paid subscriptions for individual channels on its video platform.
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United States - 29/01/2013
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