Australia’s Westpac flags $950 million profit hit, led by energy exit costs
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s Westpac Banking Corp said on Tuesday it will take a one-off charge of A$1.3 billion ($956 million)..
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Why DIY Customer Service is Key to Building Long-Term Brand Trust
By Martin Taylor, Deputy CEO and Co-Founder at Content Guru Consumer behaviour is constantly evolving. While many busines..
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Brand Metrics hires Taylor Sturtevant as it focuses on growth in the US
New York, US, 12th October 2021: Global technology company, Brand Metrics – which works with publishers to demonstrate the effec..
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Can mentoring help more Black Britons get boardroom jobs?
By Sonia Elks LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As a Black teenager growing up in South London, Kofi Siaw had a problem R..
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Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -A tech body backed by the Australian units of Facebook, Google and Twitter said on Monday it has set u..
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Markets could face ‘sharp correction’, Bank of England warns
LONDON (Reuters) – The historically high value of financial assets could correct sharply if investors reassess the prospects for..
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Royal Mail adds Canada freight strength with $287 million Rosneau deal
(Reuters) -Britain’s Royal Mail said on Friday its GLS parcel service would buy Rosenau Transport for C$360 million ($286.8 mill..
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2 million workers set to change job before Christmas, with cross-industry career moves set to increase
After months of labour shortages, candidate activity is now expected to rise, with 26% of UK workers actively job hunting, while 6% h..
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Why automation in the marketing and creative industries is here to stay
By Warren Daniels, VP of Worldwide Demand Generation at Bynder Marketers are constantly looking to come up with the big ideas that dri..
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Atradius forecasts UK business insolvencies to spike at 33% on pre-pandemic levels
UK business insolvencies are set to rise 33% on pre-pandemic levels, reveals new economic research by trade credit insurer Atradius. ..
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Workers feel more trusted and motivated thanks to hybrid working
New research* from Kadence (formerly Chargifi) has revealed that after a year of flexible working, almost two-thirds of US and UK offi..
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New Research Reveals the Solution to Outdated Hiring Models
International Research Shows Skills Shortages one of the Biggest Challenges Facing Businesses Heading into 2022 Businesses around the..
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Ringier Advertising Partners With Brand Metrics To Deliver Brand Uplift Measurement On Leading Brand Campaigns
Ringier Advertising, the Swiss marketing unit of Ringier AG, a leading, international acting Media Company headquartered in Switzerlan..
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Amazon’s Twitch hit by data breach due to configuration error
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s live streaming e-sports platform Twitch on Wednesday blamed “an error” in server ..
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Workspace says utilisation rates boosted by post-lockdown return to office
(Reuters) – Workspace said on Thursday the utilisation of its centres by the end of September peaked at 56% of pre-COVID levels ..
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Exclusive-Northvolt plots EV battery grab with $750 million Swedish lab plan
By Helena Soderpalm and Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Northvolt plans to invest $750 million expanding its laboratory..
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Nationwide talent scarcity shows a skills rethink is needed
The nationwide scarcity of talent that’s sweeping across sectors and causing chaos at petrol pumps and on supermarket shelves is evide..
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Mooted U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats would mean U.S. embassy closure, says Moscow
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Congressional proposal to expel 300 Russian diplomats from the United States would lead to the closure of U..
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UBS clients raise $650 million for biggest yet biotech impact fund
(Correct spelling of name to Haefele from Heafele in 7th paragraph) By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS’s wea..
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Tesco raises outlook and will buyback shares after strong first half
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, raised its full-year outlook as it reported a 16.6% rise in ..
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Google wants to use AI to time traffic lights more efficiently
By Paresh Dave (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google cut fuel use and traffic delays by 10% to 20% at four locations in Israel..
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Kering, Cartier launch environmental pact for watches, jewellery
PARIS (Reuters) – French luxury group Kering, Richemont’s Cartier, and the Responsible Jewellery Council have teamed up to..
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Sweden’s AB Volvo wins its largest electric truck order so far
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from shipping firm DFDS, its biggest commercial..
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Golden Week Is Time For Big Decisions By Western Brands In China
By: Domenica Di Lieto, Founder and CEO, Emerging Communications Golden Week in China (1 to 7 October) comes at a time when Western bra..
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The next era of ecommerce
Emily Safian-Demers, Editor, Wunderman Thompson Intelligence Gaming has been heralded as everything from the new social g..
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Analysis-Brexit cold turkey: UK tries to kick 25-year imported labour habit
By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s 25-year-old model of importing cheap labour has been up-ended..
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Facebook blames “faulty configuration change” for nearly six-hour outage
By Subrat Patnaik, Eva Mathews and Sheila Dang (Reuters) -Facebook Inc blamed a “faulty configuration change” for a nearly..
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How brands can shape consumer habits post COVID
By: Will Hanmer Lloyd, Head of Strategy and Behave Central Services at Total Media After a long series of lockdowns, our lives are now..
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JobAdder integrates with LinkedIn Recruiter to help hiring mangers during skills shortages
30 September 2021 Global recruitment software provider, JobAdder, has released a new integration with LinkedIn Recruiter System Connec..
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Marketing jobs reach record highs as businesses shift focus to online channels
30 September 2021 Professional vacancies for marketing specialists hit record levels over the summer compared to the same period in 20..
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APSCo outlines Budget and Spending Review recommendations to support a dynamic labour market
30 September 2021 The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has outlined its main asks of the upcoming Autumn Budget ..
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Storyblok partners with Made People to bring headless CMS tech to the beauty space
Beauty brand Stronger increases revenue by 172% due to unique ecommerce stack and headless CMS combination London, UK; 30th September..
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How do you get the most out of your paid media campaign?
Chris Perry Director at Getfluence provides tips on how to make the biggest impact with a paid for campaign Not long ago sponsored art..
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U.S. weekly jobless claims increase; third-quarter growth raised
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose further last week a..
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Adjust Partner Benchmarks Report Shows App Econ-omy Growing Worldwide, With Growth Factors Differ-ing Across Regions
Interactive Partner Benchmarks Report Includes Network, Market and Vertical Performance Insights for Data-Driven Mobile Marketers SAN ..
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Expo Dubai 2020 UK Pavilion Opens
Global brand experience agency, Avantgarde, leads creation of interactive, immersive landmark Avantgarde today announces the opening o..
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Meet Martin Holden-White, Founder of the UK’s first 100% plant-based recipe box
Meet Martin Holden-White, the mind behind the UK’s first 100% plant-based recipe box subscription service on a mission to make p..
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