15 Sep 2010
| by Noelle McElhatton
A conversation with Robert Doubal and Lolly (Laurence) Thomson, creative directors at Wieden Kennedy London, can feel like you re hanging out with a pair of comedians. Both see the funny side of what they do and like to provoke a reaction. "It s good to get your ads banned," says Thomson, the art...
15 Sep 2010
| by Noelle McElhatton
Though he hardly qualifies as the grand old man of digital, Niku Banaie is feeling his years. "I ve just turned 35," the global chief innovation officer at communications network Isobar sighs. "In digital terms that s old." Of course he s a lot younger than the early digital marketing mavens, and has...
02 Sep 2010
| by Vivienne Gillan
The Future Foundation has been closely tracking the growing phenomenon of cashless payments. Here we showcase some of the most salient highlights of our research to explore how close we are to becoming a cashless society and what this will mean for brands.
02 Sep 2010
| by Vivienne Gillan
The concept of 'money' has become seriously more diverse in recent times. Here we highlight the major developments in alternative financial currencies, including local currencies, non-monetary exchange schemes, electronic money and mobile payment solutions.
02 Sep 2010
| by Vivienne Gillan
Stimulated by dramatic innovations in the world of m-commerce, the physical retail space is currently undergoing a dramatic revolution as experiential treats, and new forms of entertainment, social connections and convenience are injected into it. Already, over 50% of women agree that "for me, shopping...