Smartphone take-up in the UK is growing faster than in other leading nations, with more consumers using mobile phones for social networking than anywhere else, according to research by Ofcom.
02 Dec 2010
| by Ed Owen
Christmas has come early for executives at Dettol and Lemsip brand-owner Reckitt Benckiser this year, with eight of its executive team, including two career marketers, awarded generous share packages worth millions.
02 Dec 2010
| by Katherine Levy
Fipp, the global magazine association, has revealed that there are now 319 fewer British magazines in circulation than in 2009, and magazines have been the worst hit out of all media in terms of declining ad revenue.
02 Dec 2010
| by Ed Owen
Sports retailer JJB this morning admitted it is "likely" to break its banking covenants in the New Year and blamed poor weather for ongoing trading difficulties.
02 Dec 2010
| by Martin McNulty
Nearly three quarters of UK consumers will buy their Christmas presents online this year, according to research from Forward3D.
02 Dec 2010
| by Ed Owen
Budget airlines and other sectors may need to watch their step after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) issued new guidelines about misleading consumers with confusing pricing.
Thomas Cook, the travel operator, has announced a 6% drop in profits, resulting in a restructure of its UK business that has seen the loss of 500 jobs.
The BBC's controversial expose about football's governing body, 'Fifa's Dirty Secrets: Panorama', attracted more viewers than live action from Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to unofficial overnight figures.
WPP chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell has indicated his group is experiencing stronger growth than the 3%-4% expected by its operating companies for 2011.
30 Nov 2010
| by Karen Wise
Younger viewers have been quick to embrace emerging online viewing platforms, with over half of 16-21 year olds using TV catch-up services, according to a new study from Brand Driver.