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Look at The Evidence: Google’s Troubles In Europe Are Entirely of Its Own Making

LONDON — Google was fined €2.4 billion (£2.1 billion) for abusing its monopoly in Europe on Tuesday, and while Americans will no doubt bemoan the stereotype of European antipathy toward innovation this is mostly Google’s own fault. Let’s be clear: Today’s...

Put Emotions at the Heart of Your Video Strategy

In my experience, the number one enemy of content marketing is… more content. Every single minute, hundreds of videos are uploaded to YouTube, thousands of blog posts are published, and millions of social media accounts are updated. In fact, Beckon, a...

Banking Brexodus? One Year on, This Is What Banks Have Said About Brexit And Job Moves

In the year since the UK voted for Brexit, one of the hot topics for discussion in the City has been job moves. In February, Brussels think tank Bruegel estimated that 10,000 UK banking positions could be shifted to the EU...

5 Tips That Can Make SMS Marketing More Effective for SMEs

SMS marketing is one of those areas that many SMEs and start-ups seem to avoid, especially at the very beginning. The most frequently cited reason for this is annoyance and the presumption that it could irritate potential customers. Not many...

Here’s Your First Look at The Biggest iPad Update Ever

The iPad is getting a major overhaul this year. iOS 11, which is available today in beta as a public preview, adds a slew of new features to the iPad as the device inches closer to its goal of becoming a laptop...

In The Enterprise, Customer Experience Starts With Social

Many companies view social media as simply one part of their marketing strategy – using it to tweet or otherwise share company announcements, comment on relevant news, and distribute company-authored content. But increasingly, savvy businesses are recognizing social media not just...

Santander Renews Partnership with Crowdfunder to Support ‘Innovative’ Businesses

Santander has announced that it is renewing its partnership with Crowdfunder to provide additional funding for social enterprises and community projects across the UK. The bank has allocated an additional £200k to a second phase of the Santander Changemaker Fund following...

Do FCA Regulations Spell Death for Corporate Hospitality in Financial Services?

This July 1st 2017, marks six years since the Bribery Act became law. Its aim? Simply put, to guide businesses in preventing bribery. Hot on the Act’s heels followed the Financial Conduct Authority guidelines in 2014, setting guidance for product providers...

Holland & Barrett Sold for £1.8bn to Russian Billionaire

Holland & Barrett, the UK’s biggest health food retailer, is being bought by a Russian billionaire for £1.8bn. L1 Retail, a fund controlled by Mikhail Fridman, is buying the chain from US private equity firm Carlyle. Carlyle acquired Nuneaton-based Holland & Barrett...

ROI of Around 400% in Year 1, and 900% Each Subsequent Year

The Customer Story Woolley & Co, are a National Family Law Firm, headquartered in Warwick, UK. They have one of the largest family law teams in the country, collectively with over 300 years’ legal experience. They also rely almost 100% on...