New rankings for “e-readiness” show digital priorities of world’s economies
With e-loyalty of such vital importance to modern economies, we take a look at which countries have the most (and least) advanced digital economies
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The secret to customer satisfaction online
Customer review facility tops UK consumer wish-list of social media tools
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Disney launches social media payment system
Purchaser can invite friends to follow suit and buy tickets Read more ...

Network launches Facebook World Cup match planner
Social media extension aims to enhance football fans’ tournament experience Read more ...

Couponstar launches shopping research website
A website designed to influence the in-store purchasing behaviour of consumers, has been launched by UK interactive coupon provider Couponstar.
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Site offers shoppers points for online gaming
A new website is being tested that rewards its members with virtual currency for use in online games when they shop at big-brand retailers or conduct a number of other marketing actions. Read more ...

Social media users likely to act on brand referrals
Facebook friends very influential, finds survey Read more ...

Sega starts online rewards
Sega Games is launching a VIP rewards programme for its online players. Read more ...

Bank nets 2 million Facebook fans with charity giveaway
Two million people have become Facebook Fans of a US bank's Community Giving initiative in order to vote on how a total of US$5m in donations should be donated to different charities. Read more ...

Comparison sites gaining favour over professional financial advice
People in the UK are increasingly turning away from professional advice on financial products in favour of comparison websites, according to a survey by YouGov. Read more ...

New rankings for “e-readiness” show digital priorities of world’s economies
With e-loyalty of such vital importance to modern economies, we take a look at which countries have the most (and least) advanced digital economies
Read more ...

The secret to customer satisfaction online
Customer review facility tops UK consumer wish-list of social media tools
Read more ...

Disney launches social media payment system
Purchaser can invite friends to follow suit and buy tickets Read more ...

Network launches Facebook World Cup match planner
Social media extension aims to enhance football fans’ tournament experience Read more ...

Couponstar launches shopping research website
A website designed to influence the in-store purchasing behaviour of consumers, has been launched by UK interactive coupon provider Couponstar.
Read more ...

Site offers shoppers points for online gaming
A new website is being tested that rewards its members with virtual currency for use in online games when they shop at big-brand retailers or conduct a number of other marketing actions. Read more ...

Social media users likely to act on brand referrals
Facebook friends very influential, finds survey Read more ...

Sega starts online rewards
Sega Games is launching a VIP rewards programme for its online players. Read more ...

Bank nets 2 million Facebook fans with charity giveaway
Two million people have become Facebook Fans of a US bank's Community Giving initiative in order to vote on how a total of US$5m in donations should be donated to different charities. Read more ...

Comparison sites gaining favour over professional financial advice
People in the UK are increasingly turning away from professional advice on financial products in favour of comparison websites, according to a survey by YouGov. Read more ...

Banks must develop social media strategies
Need to improve customer experience and build trust Read more ...

Facebook achieves ‘technological lock-in’ of its users
Facebook has reportedly become such a dominant force in the world of social networking sites, that many users stay loyal to it despite strong competition from popular websites such as MySpace and Twitter. Read more ...

Blippy.Com launches after US$1.6m funding round
Much-hyped service will combine Twitter-style posts with details of users’ card purchases online Read more ...

Maximiles launches cashback scheme
Dutch e-loyalty programme operator Maximiles is launching an online cashback discount programme for all MasterCard customers.
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The power of the internet: Twitter campaign rigs Christmas number 1; YouTube Most Watched surprises
Anyone who disputes the power of social media should ponder a couple of end of year stories making the headlines this week.  Read more ...

New website changes web paradigm - yet again
It's called Wotzer.com, and it is being described as ‘a groundbreaking music community model that introduces a distinctive merger between social network and music sharing platforms’.  Read more ...

Wired for Thought by Jeffrey Stibel - Book Review
It’s difficult to know where to start in order to review “Wired for Thought” by Jeffrey Stibel. It’s not that this is a difficult book – I read it in one sitting, and thoroughly enjoyed the exercise – I am just hesitating about explaining his theory. Read more ...

Email upgrade offer sent to wrong members
Airline mistakenly sends upgrade offer to over one million members on Friday 13th. Read more ...

Six in ten consumers use financial price comparison sites
They are a relatively new phenomenon, yet new research from finds price comparison sites are now the number one port of call for insurance consumers. Read more ...

AC Milan targets global supporters
Italian football club  launches new membership programme for its 23 million strong global supporter base. Read more ...