Donald Trump approves proposed deal to save TikTok in the US
Donald Trump says he has given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that could prevent TikTok from being banned in the US, that will see the video-sharing app partnering with Oracle.
QuantumCast and AdTonos team up for programmatic audio in Germany
Online audio advertising platform, AdTonos has announced a partnership with QuantumCast, to bring programmatic audio opportunities to brands and publishers in Germany.
Grocery ecommerce sites set for a strong festive season (but brands remain uncertain on digital investment strategies)
Brands are planning to invest more heavily into their ecommerce strategies across the key UK grocery retailers this festive season, despite lingering concerns over digital investment strategies, according to new research.
Virtual freshers week: Big brands Tinder, Nandos and Amazon connect with students on digital platform
The first ever virtual freshers’ week fair is being piloted at eight leading universities next week, letting big brands get themselves in front of the hard-to-reach student audience as their participation in ‘The Digital Welcome’.
UK charities to benefit from donations via smart speaker
Some of the UK’s leading charities are set to benefit from a new partnership that enables donors to pledge money quickly, securely and easily through Alexa-enabled devices.
D&AD award winners: Moldy Whopper and Rivers of Light scoop top prizes for ad creativity
Burger King’s Moldy Whopper and the adaptable typeface Universal Sans were among the top winners at this year’s D&AD awards.
Europe’s top FMCG product innovations in 2020: Twinings, McCain and Mars top list
Twinings, McCain and Mars are among the top FMCG product innovators in the UK, with Brits proving they are more adventurous in sampling brand new products than the rest of Europe, according to new research.
YouTube faces lawsuit over UK children’s privacy
YouTube is facing a major lawsuit over its alleged tracking of children under age 13 in the UK.
TikTok agrees Oracle partnership to avoid US ban
US tech firm Oracle has confirmed that TikTok’s owner has formally proposed it become a “trusted technology partner” to the video-sharing app.
“A collapse in work”: Study uncovers state of digital in post-lockdown Britain
Uncertainty is crippling parts of the UK digital sector, with 1 in 5 agencies having experienced a “catastrophic collapse in work”, and almost 50% of their clients expecting to announce redundancies, according to a new study.
Schools at digital crossroads as children return to classrooms across the UK
Only 19 percent of UK students were able to switch to remote learning without friction, according to new research.
Umbro hires Absurd to design global web platform
Sportswear brand Umbro has appointed Manchester agency Absurd as its digital partner to create a new global web platform, which will replace its existing site.
Amazon plans self driving delivery boxes for UK market
Shopping parcels could soon be delivered by self-driving delivery boxes in the UK, with Amazon ramping up development in the country.
Coca-Cola partners Sky Sports for new Premier League ‘mockumentary’ campaign
Coca-Cola Great Britain has launched a new content marketing campaign for the start of the Premier league with bespoke ‘mockumentary’ starring comedian Mo Gilligan.
Takeaway apps: What do Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat know about your data?
What personal data is being collected when ordering your favourite takeaway online with the likes of Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats? A new study has analysed privacy policies from the UK’s most popular food apps.
Facebook to ban new political ads for the week leading up to Election Day
Facebook has announced that it will not take on any new political ads in the seven days prior to the US election in November, but will still allow existing ads to continue to be promoted and targeted at different users.
Amazon to create 7,000 new permanent jobs in the UK
Amazon is planning to create 7,000 jobs in the coming months at its warehouses and other sites across the UK, spread across more than 50 sites.
Waitrose partners Deliveroo for super fast grocery delivery
Waitrose has struck a deal to sell online groceries through Deliveroo, sparking speculation over a possible tie-up with Amazon, which owns a major stake in the takeaway courier.
Government paid influencers to promote Covid-19 track and trace
The UK Government has revealed that it paid social media influencers and reality TV stars to promote its NHS Test and Trace system.
Walmart teams with Microsoft for TikTok bid
Walmart has teamed up with Microsoft in their bid to buy TikTok, as the bidding war for the social video sharing app heats up in the US.