Posts made in May, 2015

on May 29, 2015

By Sarah Vizard The overall Index figure dropped 3 points to 1 last month, with all the major metrics used to calculate the index declining. Consumers’ feelings about their personal financial situation and the general economic situation over the next 12 months saw the most dramatic declines, at 4 points and 6 points respectively. Nick Moon, managing director of social research at GfK, believes the score for the general economic situation is “worrying”. It now sits 12 points lower than it did in May 2014. “In the short term, this suggests that despite rewarding them with a majority in the House of commons, the public are Read full story › Source: Marketing Week...

on May 28, 2015

By Minda Smiley Adults in Canada will spend 71 more minutes with major media each day than they did in 2011, according to the latest research from market research company eMarketer. The firm stated that the increase comes from greater digital choice, particularly the use of smartphones and tablets. Each day, Canadians will spend an average of nine hours and 43 minutes with media including digital, TV, radio and print. About four hours of that time will be spent with digital devices. Paul Briggs, analyst at eMarketer, said: Mobile devices have created an appetite for more media consumption and better media content. While digital media is Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on May 28, 2015

By Nesh Pillay The State of Nebraska has officially banned the death penalty after defying a veto by its Republican governor, Pete Ricketts. This marks the first time a conservative state has abolished the death penalty in four decades. Spectators at the capital broke into celebration after the 30-19 vote was cast, disregarding party lines. Those Americans who weren’t in the courtroom took to Twitter to discuss the decision. At the time of publication, social media reactions to the vote were overwhelmingly positive. Good to see the #US state of #Nebraska abolish the #deathpenalty. Others Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on May 28, 2015

By Minda Smiley Time Inc.’s Food & Wine has rolled out an emoji keyboard that includes a burger, taco and even a cronut. The keyboard features more than 25 emojis, GIFs, and stickers that the company says reflects “the biggest food obsessions of the moment.” Emojis also include chefs and trendy restaurant dishes, such as the live-ant-covered shrimp at Copenhagen’s Noma. Dana Cowin, Food & Wine editor in chief, said: “We wanted to create a whole new world of possibilities that let our fans talk to each other in the language that means the most to them: food. We will be able to constantly update the Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on May 28, 2015

By Nesh Pillay Comedy Central has chosen 28 September as the day when Trevor Noah will officially take over The Daily Show. The announcement was made via Twitter, accompanied by a short clip of Noah settling into the new set (above). .@Trevornoah starts his new job September 28. Late night will NEVER BE THE SAME. Or maybe it will. Watch to find out. http://t.co/axWSKRD2U3 — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) May 28, 2015 The 31-year-old South African comedian was announced as the new host in March after being hired as a correspondent in Read full story › Source: The Drum...