UK Stories

CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer

CEEK names Caroline Mercurio as first Chief Operating Officer as London agency, up 50% in 2025, strengthens leadership amid AI shift.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Generative AI

Szuplat warns UK leaders over AI-heavy communications

Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat urges UK founders to keep communications human as AI-driven posts risk eroding trust and audience connection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Rugs Direct launches WhatsApp returns service in UK

Rugs Direct and stampfree.ai unveil WhatsApp returns in UK retail pilot, as research shows shoppers want messaging apps for post-purchase tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

UK shoppers willing to pay more for seamless cross-channel retail, with younger consumers leading demand for friction-free journeys and consistent payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Digital Entertainment

AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize

OpenArt, Fanvue and ElevenLabs launch AI Personality awards as virtual stars chase brands, subscriptions and a GBP £67,000 prize fund.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Gen Z most exposed to UK scam attempts, study finds

Gen Z in the UK face the steepest surge in online scam attempts as AI-powered fraud grows more convincing and younger shoppers stay less wary.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

PushON appoints Emma Gunn & Emily Harris amid growth

Ecommerce agency PushON hires Emma Gunn and Emily Harris to bolster its growing Manchester team after reporting 40% annual growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Malware

UK businesses hit by cyber breaches as phishing rises

Cyber breaches hit 43% of UK firms as phishing surges and basic safeguards like 2FA and VPNs see worryingly low uptake.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Software-as-a-Service

Adclear partners NinjaTrader on AI compliance checks

NinjaTrader turns to Adclear's AI to speed compliance checks on marketing across the US and Europe as financial promotion rules tighten.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

MVSI launches AIQ SiteScanner for card scheme risk

MVSI launches AIQ SiteScanner to help payment firms spot merchants using cloaking, redirects and other tactics to evade Mastercard and Visa rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report

Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer

Mediaocean taps Innovid veteran Guy Kuperman to drive strategy, partnerships and AI-led integration across its ad tech portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Generative AI

AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize

AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Indosat traffic jumps 20% on Eid homecoming routes

Indosat says holiday travel sent network usage up more than 20% and cut downtime, as AI tools and new sites helped it cope with mudik demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Partner Programmes

THG Commerce backs Beauty of Joseon’s UK TikTok Shop

THG Commerce teams with Beauty of Joseon for UK TikTok Shop debut, with affiliate creators driving 68% of early revenue and boosting Korean skincare reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026