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Culture clash as ad tech migrates to TV
The convergence of TV and online video advertising might equate to the media industry's own 'Big Bang', but a reluctance to cede control is preventing web-based ad serving hitting the small screen
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Digital content
Are you ready for the resetting of the internet?
The launch of new gTLDs requires businesses to rethink their online presence if they want to reach new markets, says Ben Anderson -
Brand marketing
The six signs of analogue craving
Email bankruptcy, blogger blackouts and skeuomorphism are all symptoms of a growing move away from digital to a more natural, analogue form. What can marketers learn from the trend? -
2014 Trends
Experts outline key content marketing trends for 2014
Personalisation, discoverability and story-first are just some of the predictions from a panel of experts compiled by the CMA on key content marketing trends for 2014 -
Wearables
Can the internet of things help us think outside the box?
Smart objects could change the relationship between people and technology
Most recent
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Storytelling is nothing new, but what if we apply the principles of storytelling to product and service design? Story design, when it's used, leads to products and services with a real connection to the user
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London conference rounds up with a closing plenary of pledges, prizes and partnerships
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From open data to citizen engagement, members of the open government partnership commit to range of actions
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The London summit of Open Government Partnership produced some plans and a lot of talk – now it's time to get to work, says Jane Dudman
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Open Rights Group's executive director says transparency doesn't need to pose a threat to national security
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Open Government Partnership summit attendees condemn laws perpetuating western 'societies of secrecy' in UK and US
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Involving the media in fulfilling the objectives of the Open Government Partnership may not be comfortable, but it can be effective
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Opinion: Children's e-books have been slow to take off, with fewer opportunites to read as gaming, films and music fill household screens. Alison David, consumer insight director at Egmont Publishing, looks at the importance of reading for pleasure
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Speaking at the Open Government Partnership summit, delegates say more open governments should lead by example
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Indian campaign group leader says making information on private companies public would encourage openness
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With digital advertising revenues finally hitting the big time, it's time to keep taking the tablets
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Abu Dhabi Media Summit: interview with Wayne Borg
Twofour54's president international and CCO on this year's summit, Middle Eastern media and why Abu Dhabi is such fertile ground for startups
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Videos from the Changing Advertising Summit
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Recreating the D-Day landings digitally – a second screen case study
Video (9min 45sec) Adam Lawrence, creative director of Digit, highlights the company's recent work with Channel 4 to illustrate the events of the D Day landings during the second world war
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Upcoming events
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19-20 November, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York
Activate New York 2013
Our seminal summit returns to explore how technology is changing how we do business and live our lives
Videos
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Funding the next wave of digital entrepreneurs
Video (19min 59sec) How is the investment landscape for digital businesses evolving? A panel discuss just that at the Guardian Activate London Summit 2013
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Microsoft
Why are so many businesses switching to cloud computing?
From reducing costs to improving IT security, cloud computing offers businesses a host of benefits
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Converged media - how paid and owned media are stronger together
The rise of content marketing does not mean the death of traditional advertising, says Robin Bonn
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The Brand Union
HMV resurrected: but are we about to suffer retail déjà vu?
As HMV launches their digital platforms, Lauren Murray questions if the brand has done enough to drive people in-store
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Infosecurity magazine
Report outlines characteristics of nation-state driven cyber attacks
New report examines international and local characteristics of cyber-attack campaigns waged by governments worldwide
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eBay reveals UK's mobile shopping hotspots – infographic
Birmingham tops list of twenty regions where UK mobile shoppers are bagging the most bargains
Content series
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Why creativity must be brave and meaningful
Paul Frampton gives some examples of brand campaigns that have inspired people in a meaningful, positive way
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Is the music album app the next game changer?
Do the few pioneering apps that replaced the album format completely offer a glimpse into the future of the album?
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Jobs
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National Housing Federation seek new assistant director of communications
Gill Payne, director policy and external affairs discusses the National Housing Federation's new assistant director of communications vacancy
Careers advice
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If your own mother doesn't understand your value in a company, how do you sell it to a client?
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The payments app founder talks innovation, user experience and why it must be easier for consumers to pay with mobile
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The CEO talks to Matthew Caines about Aleksandr the meerkat, good management, and why nothing in creative advertising beats being brave
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