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New solution launched for friends paying for things as a group
A new online service called ‘Payumi’ launches today to transform the often embarrassing and painful experience of collecting money from friends or colleagues when paying for things together.
Brands and consumers benefit in a data-transparent society
Shopitize is coming forward as a supporter of data transparency acts, such as the UK Government's midata initiative and the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) in the US.
Debenhams unveils new service to change the future of shopping
Debenhams it is to launch free O2 Wifi throughout all its 167 shops and will now offer the largest Wifi coverage of any department store in the UK.
New performance marketing platform launches in the US
Affiliate Window has announced the launch of its innovative and award-winning platform in the US market which coincides with the dissolution of the buy.at brand in the UK & US.
George chooses Biglight to set new creative direction for George.com
George has appointed creative agency Biglight to help revamp the editorial part of its site as part of its drive to dial up fashion credentials.
RSPB re-platforms online shop onto Magento
The RSPB, the UK charity that speaks out for birds and wildlife, has re-platformed its online shop to Magento Enterprise.
Outdated ‘traditional’ affiliate marketing model restricts merchant reach
Have You Seen, part of Traffic Junction, has launched a new social sharing service that marks an evolutionary shift in affiliate marketing.
Small businesses are missing a trick if they take their eyes off tweets
The public is increasingly turning to Twitter in search of professional services – from accountants to architects – according to research conducted on behalf of Orange Business.
Performance network offers publishers ePrivacy compliance with new plug-in
Affiliate Window announces the release of its latest development, a cookie management solution for publishers.
Mercedes-Benz and Holler are getting sociable
Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed specialist digital and social media agency, Holler, to assist with the automotive brand’s social engagement activity.
ePages and Royal Mail take growing businesses online
ePages and Royal Mail are working with a group of innovative service providers to offer SMEs in the UK a portfolio of easy-to-use business packages; available now from simplewaystogrow.com.
Window shopping becomes windows shopping
The instant buzz of shopping online has reached a new high for clothes shopping, with 44% of Brits now hitting the net at least once a month or more for their clothing purchases, with a committed 3% doing this daily.
Confused.com - First ever brand to use YouTube Slam
Confused.com has become the first ever brand to use YouTube Slam in its latest social media competition.
American Express and foursquare deliver ‘voucher-free' offers
American Express is launching a unique partnership with foursquare, the popular location-based mobile platform, which will allow American Express Cardmembers to check-in to a range of high street outlets and automatically receive special money saving offers.
Ducati’s official Facebook page reaches one millionth “Like”
With just weeks to go before its “physical” fans meet-up at World Ducati Week in Misano, Italy, Ducati now celebrates an incredible one million “Likes” on the company’s official Facebook page with a video to thank passionate “virtual” fans of the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer.