By Danielle Gibson Eden Scott’s founding director, Chris Logue has the viewpoint that the recruitment industry is sometimes its own worst enemy in how it presents itself. He would love for one day to see that recruitment agencies are considered alongside the like of lawyers and accountants, in terms of being trusted advisers. Logue said: “I think we’re a long way away from that in terms of the public perception of the industry. With awards like The Drum’s Recruitment Business Awards and a focus on quality and great service, it has got to be a good thing in getting us there.” Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy John McCarthy UK football team Manchester City is looking to drive excitement and build a fandom in the US by hosting a Fifa eSports tournament exclusively in the region. The club, part of the City Group that incorporates New York City, Yokohama, Melbourne City, Club Atlético Torque and the rumoured purchase of a La Liga side, is working with eSports platform Battlefy to hold the first Man City Fifa 17 Cup. It will be hosted on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will see the best 128 players on each platform whittled down to two on each through Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Rebecca Stewart Google has been issued a €2.4bn fine by EU authorities for breaking antitrust law, following a seven-year investigation by the European Commission. While Google has kept its responsive statement short, it hinted that the company will consider appealing the ruling in EU courts, which could add years on to proceedings. A spokesperson said: “We respectfully disagree with the conclusions announced today. We will review the commission’s decision in detail as we consider an appeal, and we look forward to continuing to make our case.” The decision centres around Google Shopping – a price comparison feature built into the company’s main search function Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Tony Connelly Sky and BT are expected to lock horns in a £1bn bidding war for the broadcast rights to the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) new Twenty20 tournament, with the BBC favourite to acquire the available free-to-air rights. The ECB has held talks with various broadcasters during the past month and will now take final bids for the proposed deal, which will run from the launch of the tournament in 2020 until 2024, by 10am tomorrow (28 June). Sky and BT are the two front runners expected to walk away with bulk of the rights and, according to Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Rebecca Stewart Twitter has unveiled two new ads as part of its ongoing ‘See Every Side’ campaign, which aims to capture the multifaceted viewpoints the social network offers up to users. In a bid to help people better understand what the platform is all about, Twitter has been rolling out ads showing how celebrities and ordinary people engage with each other within its walls. The ads are airing across on-demand services like Hulu and Roku in the US and also on digital platforms. The latest film plays on Twitter’s reputation for being a hub of debate and disagreement during topical events. It depicts Read full story › Source: The Drum...
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