Retail
UK digital ad spend grows 12.6%
Despite the difficult UK economy, advertising on the internet and mobile phones increased, like-for-like, by 12.6% to a record six-month high of £2.59 billion in the first half of 2012– up by over £294 million from £2.30 billion in the first half of 2011, according to the latest Internet Advertising Bureau UK (IAB) advertising expenditure report, conducted by PwC.
AMEX appoints Affiliate Window for advanced online lead generation
American Express Global Corporate Payment has appointed global performance network, Affiliate Window as their sole business provider for driving new corporate business leads.
OFT urges top retailers to change their websites
The OFT has written to 62 of the top online retailers ahead of the busy Christmas period after a sweep of 156 websites found signs that many may not be fully complying with consumer protection law.
borro secures £16m in funding to fuel global growth
borro, online personal asset lender, has announced it has raised £16 million in funding, led by Canaan Partners.
Casabu appoints Affiliate Window for online lead generation campaign
Casabu, the online flash sales site dedicated to finding the best deals for mums, babies, and kids has launched an advanced online lead generation campaign with global performance network, Affiliate Window.
Co-operative Energy turns up the heat with leading performance partner
Co-operative Energy, the only UK energy supplier that is owned by its customers, has exclusively appointed leading performance network, Affiliate Window for the launch of its affiliate programme.
BBC TV’s Dragons’ Den winners park online business with iomart Hosting
UK cloud computing and managed hosting services provider iomart Hosting has been chosen by one of the winners of BBC TV’s Dragons’ Den to provide highly secure web hosting for its online parking business.
PayPal unveils technology partners behind inStore system
Following PayPal’s successful launch onto the British high street on 31st May, the company has revealed the technology partners behind its inStore app - Eagle Eye Solutions and BT Expedite - and how they are helping Aurora Fashions bring together the online and bricks and mortar retail experience for customers using mobile.
eBay launches mobile shopping TV campaign
eBay, the leading online marketplace, has launched a new UK TV and outdoor advertising campaign, which highlights the popularity of mobile shopping on its UK platform.
Worldhotels develops online offering
Worldhotels, one of the leading groups for independent hotels worldwide, has come full circle in its online offering by unveiling a range of new enhancements designed to maximise business for its affiliate hotels.
Citroen launches new online car comparison tool
How best to compare the features and benefits of new cars before deciding which one is right for you? It can be a difficult process.
Security and price major concerns to European online shoppers
Security and price are the biggest concerns for European online shoppers and it could be costing the UK economy more than £1billion, a report has revealed.
NOW TV partners exclusively with Affiliate Window
NOW TV, the internet TV service powered by Sky launched this summer, has chosen Affiliate Window to handle its affiliate marketing campaign.
BT now offering consumers bespoke website design
As well as providing business customers with competitive phone and broadband services, BT has now expanded its offering to include website design and content management.
Apple unveils new iTunes
Apple has announced the new iTunes for Mac and PC featuring a completely redesigned player, seamless integration with iCloud, and a stunning new look for the world’s most popular online music, apps, TV and movie stores.