Mobile smartphones set to take over handset market
Half of poll respondents say they intend to replace their traditional handset with a smartphone
RBS announces job cuts at Churchill and Direct Line
Marketing WeekState-owned Royal Bank of Scotland has announced that it is axing 2,600 jobs across the UK. At least 2,000 roles will go in the bank’s insurance arm – which controls Churchill and Direct Line. Another 600 are expected to go at the head office of its high street retail banking business.
Asda COO tipped to get the top job to replace Andy Bond
Louise JackIn a surprise move, Asda is reported to have appointed its chief operating officer Andy Clarke as its new chief executive, following Andy Bond’s decision to quit in April.
The non-commercial break
Marketing WeekBy the time you read this, I hope that we have a clearly empowered government rather than the committee-based world of a hung parliament. The global recession aside, so much of the economic deficit is caused by systemic bureaucracy, something that would only be accentuated by a lack of decisiveness at the very top table.
John Lewis, Ikea and M&S top UK brand health rankings
Ellen HammettIn spite of a challenged high street, retailers lead YouGov BrandIndex’s brand health rankings, while Netflix takes the top spot for most improved.
How Three is positioning the brand beyond mobile
Ellen HammettA focus on social content and partnerships is allowing Three to engage with customers in new and immersive ways.
How eBay built a ‘human ecosystem’ on customer-centricity
Steve HemsleyOnline auction giant eBay is extending its customer-centric approach to help SMEs in Wolverhampton revive the struggling high street.
Marketoonist on glossing over big business problems
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