Historical Blog Posts

All of our blog posts - in date order

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Jul 2019
Just another ad? Time to stand out from the crowd

In our latest blog post, we look at the value of creativity in an increasingly digital world...

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May 2019
On Device Quick Poll: The Rise and Rise of Video

In the latest installment of our "Quick Poll" series, this week we looked at the growth of digital display advertising...

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Mar 2019
On Device Quick Poll: Students and Insurance

With the launch of our new "Quick Poll" series, this week we looked at students and their perceptions of insurance...

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May 2014
58% of Brits plan to travel abroad this summer

Summer is nearly here! We surveyed over 1,100 Brits over a weekend in May 2014 about their holiday plans. Popular destinations, how much money they plan to spend, and how many cannot afford a holiday- we have it all.

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Mar 2014
Have selfies peaked? 78% of UK smartphone owners have taken one of themselves

A week after the Oscar gala and taking of the famous celebrity selfie we asked thousand UK smartphone owners whether they've ever taken a selfie of themselves. Surprise (or not)! A whopping 78% have.

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Mar 2014
77% of smartphone owners in the UK are satisfied with their network - find out the winners and the losers

Survey among 1140 UK smartphone owners reveals significant differences in mobile operator satisfaction.

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Feb 2014
Video-on-demand is now the leading way to watch movies in the UK

Video-on-demand has slowly but surely become the most popular way for UK audiences to enjoy movies. 39% of smartphone owners have used services like Netflix, Lovefilm and others during the last week to enjoy a movie.

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Feb 2014
Fashionably connected - how fashionistas use mobile for shopping and sharing

Twice a year, the fashion world showcases new designs for the upcoming season in a week-long event in four cities that are considered the hears of the industry: New York, London, Paris, and Milan. A survey of self styled "fashionistas" in these cities reveals how they shop, find style influences, and stay connected.

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Feb 2014
The Olympic Games have a popularity problem with the young audience

Winter Olympics has a problem with the younger audience. Last Friday, while the Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremony was taking place, we asked over 1000 smartphone users in the UK, and 47% of the 18-24 year olds said they didn't plan to follow the world's largest winter sports event at all.

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