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Barclaycard keeps in touch with new pay band technology

Barclays bank stakes its claim to a share of the wearable technology market with a wristband that enables people to make frictionless touch payme...

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Africans adopting mobile internet at twice global average

Internet surfing on mobiles in Africa is predicted to increase twice as fast as the global average.

Africa : Mobile Internet : Mobile Banking

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American Express puts focus on unbanked with new film

The financial services brand has joined the growing number of companies creating documentary-style films.

American Express : The Just Nots : Financal Services

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Cannes Lions winners: Direct, Creative Effectiveness, PR and Promo

The jury awarded trophies in the Direct, Creative Effectiveness, PR and Promo and Activation categories.

Cannes Lions 2014 : Advertising : Digital Billboards

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Pitti Immagine Uomo preview

For the 86th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, Italian men’s style is again the focus for the fashion sector’s premier trade fair, set in the heart...

Pitti Uomo : Florence : Pucci

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Brands attract little notice on Pinterest

A new study found that only 27% of active US Pinterest users follow any brands on the platform.

Pinterest : E-commerce : Social Media Platform

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New tool enables Facebook personality test

A new Facebook tool scans your profile to determine your personality.

Facebook : Privacy : Post Privacy World

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New cacao-based liquor enters the market

Solbeso is a new liquor made from the fruit of the cacao tree.

Cacao : Alcohol : Boozette Brands

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DigiFest NYC brings social stars to the live stage

Social media stars are leaving their bedrooms and going out into the world.

YouTube : Social Stars : DigiFest

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Ikea profiles morning habits of global consumers

Ikea delves into the homes of global consumers to uncover polarised morning habits.

Ikea : London : New York

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Flavoured spirits drive American whiskey boom

The global boom in American whiskey sales continues unabated, driven especially by flavoured varieties such as Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and F...

Jack Daniel's : Brown-Forman : Whiskey

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Design Miami/ Basel 2014 preview

Now in its tenth year, Design Miami/ Basel remains the essential show in the luxury and collectable design calendar.

Design Miami/Basel : Art : Jamie Zigelbaum

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Graduate Fashion Week 2014

London's Graduate Fashion Week relocated this year to vibrant East End venue, The Old Truman Brewery, adding a cutting-edge vibe to the c...

Graduate Fashion Week : George At Asda : Students

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Cannes Lions 2014 Preview

From 15 to 21 June, the advertising industry will gather on the French Riviera for the 61st Cannes Lions International Festival of Creati...

Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity : Cannes Lions : Cannes Lions 2014

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Big data start-up takes on public transport

Bridj, a start-up that promises to use big data to revolutionise urban transport, has launched its beta service on selected routes in Boston.

Bridj : Boston : Sharing Economy

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Luxury retailers flock to Melbourne

Melbourne is the focus as French luxury brands expand their retail presence in Australia.

Hermès : Melbourne : Flagship Store

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Generation X suffers from a weak identity

Generation X is the neglected middle child, stuck between the Millennials and Baby Boomers, according to a report by Pew Research Center.

Generation X : Pew Research Center : Millennials

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Site uses social media to match guests with hotels

Hotelied helps travellers secure discounts at luxury hotels, in part by quantifying their cachet.

App Travel : Luxury Hotels : Social Media Hotel

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Regent Street pioneers beacon technology in London

One of London’s most popular shopping destinations has embraced beacon retail.

Beacon Retail : IBeacon : Regent Street

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Medicine meets lifestyle at men’s health centres

An emerging category of men’s health centers in the US is blurring the lines between healthcare and lifestyle.

Healthcare : New York Times : Men's Health

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