Decline in online customer experience will leave UK retailers struggling to compete in 2019, warns Visualsoft

Decline in online customer experience will leave UK retailers struggling to compete in 2019, warns Visualsoft

The UK’s top e-retailers are seriously jeopardising sales by not prioritising on-site customer experience, according to an industry index report. The research, carried out by leading eCommerce and digital agency Visualsoft, forms part of the company’s second annual e-retail performance report. It analysed the industry’s top 250 names and found failings across a number of website performance metrics, […]

Teespring announces the appointment of Chris Lamontagne as CEO

Teespring announces the appointment of Chris Lamontagne as CEO

Teespring, a leading eCommerce platform which empowers creators to design, promote and sell their own products, announced the appointment of Chris Lamontagne, former VP Commercial, as CEO of the company. Lamontagne is stepping up to take over as CEO of the business, after joining Teespring in 2016. He initially worked in the London office, helping […]

Merkle launches ad tech consultancy practice with increased investment into in-housing

Merkle launches ad tech consultancy practice with increased investment into in-housing

Merkle, a leading technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, has made a major investment into the expansion of its in-housing solution as it launches a new ad tech consultancy practice in EMEA. The new ad tech consultancy gives clients the ability to access Merkle’s full range of services and talent across its addressable media, customer strategy, […]

120 women already registered for Creative Equals’ ‘Returns’ scheme as deadline approaches

120 women already registered for Creative Equals’ ‘Returns’ scheme as deadline approaches

As the first deadline for applications approaches (Friday 11th January), Creative Equals, the organisation championing diversity in the creative industries, has already seen 120 women register for its returnship programmes in London and Manchester, demonstrating the wealth of creative talent currently looking to get back to work in the creative industries. Applications have come from […]

Elmwood Brands Kopparberg’s New Drinks Concept, Balans Aqua Spritz

Elmwood Brands Kopparberg’s New Drinks Concept, Balans Aqua Spritz

Elmwood client Kopparberg, the Swedish fruit cider, has launched its new brand and drinks concept Balans. Balans Aqua Spritz signals the UK arrival of a growing US trend towards alcoholic sparkling seltzers. It is an alcohol infused sparkling water with a hint of natural fruit taste – Lightly sparkling and refreshingly balanced. This low calorie, low-sugar drink is […]

Denomination Gives Adult Soda Brand Somersault Extra ‘Pop’

Denomination Gives Adult Soda Brand Somersault Extra ‘Pop’

New Instagram-worthy drinks brand Somersault launches in a bid to tap into the burgeoning adult soft-drinks market, with a stand-out identity by drinks design specialist Denomination. The adult soft-drinks category is a huge growth area globally, as more consumers seek out no- and low-alcohol options with grown-up flavour profiles. Slow-brew soda start-up Somersault spotted a […]

Mr B & Friends creates smart animations for Lightwave brand campaign

Mr B & Friends creates smart animations for Lightwave brand campaign

Brand, creative and digital agency Mr B & Friends has unveiled a new family of animated characters as part of a digital marketing campaign for smart home automation company Lightwave. Lightwave offers cloud platform, applications and over 80 connected devices that together provide fully integrated remote control and monitoring of light, heat, power and security […]

The first study of its kind demonstrating the qualitative impact of TV, YouTube, and Facebook video media

The first study of its kind demonstrating the qualitative impact of TV, YouTube, and Facebook video media

The amount spent on video advertising has risen continuously in recent years while more and more video formats have found their way into the market. One important aspect has thus far remained largely unexplained: How effective is video advertising on different media, and what role do positioning, contact frequency, and a combination of communication measures […]

Guardian Jobs rebrands portal with new values-led campaign

Guardian Jobs rebrands portal with new values-led campaign

Guardian Jobs is launching a new marketing campaign to highlight its rebrand and unique values-led offering for recruiters and job seekers. The campaign seeks to highlight how Guardian Jobs’ unique portal helps clients find the right people for roles. Guardian Jobs is rooted in deep specialism across multiple sectors, attracting established and growing job seekers […]