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UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
Marketing Technologies

UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery

The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Charlotte Tilbury leads Christmas social media beauty race
eCommerce

Charlotte Tilbury leads Christmas social media beauty race

Charlotte Tilbury has emerged as the top beauty brand on social media this Christmas, capturing a 42.7% share of voice across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2024
Vertical Leap highlights shifts in search marketing trends
Customer Experience

Vertical Leap highlights shifts in search marketing trends

Vertical Leap urges brands to adapt to a shifting digital landscape as Google's market share falls to 91.02%, highlighting new challenges and opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences
AI Agents

UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences

A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service
eCommerce

Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service

New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

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Instagram stories

Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Facebook

Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AI platform Glu launches to streamline ecommerce creativity
Customer Experience

AI platform Glu launches to streamline ecommerce creativity

Glu, an AI-driven platform for ecommerce, has officially launched in the Asia-Pacific, promising to streamline content creation and enhance brand consistency.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?
Digital Transformation

The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?

The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.

By Dvir Hoffman • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025

A new report reveals that 34% of Australian content creators foresee AI reshaping their industry by 2025, stirring excitement and apprehension alike.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Retail report: UK consumers prioritise convenient deliveries
Customer Experience

Retail report: UK consumers prioritise convenient deliveries

The Metapack report reveals that by 2025, 60.1% of UK consumers prioritise delivery convenience, highlighting a shift towards innovative retail strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Shirofune integrates LinkedIn Ads into ad platform suite
DevOps

Shirofune integrates LinkedIn Ads into ad platform suite

Shirofune has integrated LinkedIn Ads into its platform, enabling efficient campaign management alongside major ad platforms like Google and Facebook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Cybersecurity

Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks

As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
Clean technologies

Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia

Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Malware

Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Instagram stories

Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Gaming

Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals

A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
EduTech

Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024