Sprout Social, a provider of cloud-based social media management software, has added Yelp to its review management capabilities. Recent studies show that 86 per cent of consumers read online reviews, and 91 per cent of consumers aged 18-34 trust reviews as much as a personal recommendation. As brands seek to manage the growing volume and […]
Bolt, a checkout and shopper network company, announced that it has acquired Tipser, the Swedish-based tech company enabling commerce on any digital surface, to realise their shared vision of enabling shoppers to check out immediately at the point of discovery. Building upon Tipser’s technology, Bolt will be leveraging Tipser’s turn-key publisher marketplaces, touchless merchant integrations, […]
YouTube is adding a new insights metric to the platform, named Search Insights, according to sources. The site is also experimenting with the addition of a new concept called content gaps. This information will be in relation to the creator’s channel and content specifically, and for more general search queries. This is all very helpful […]
Dubai-based instant grocery delivery service YallaMarket raises $2.3 million in a Pre-seed funding co-led by Dubai Angel Investors and Wamda with participation from some Mena-focused angel investors. Founded in 2021 and currently operational in Dubai, in the JLT, Business Bay, and JVC areas of the city, YallaMarket the e-grocery startup has managed to cut its […]
UAE residents prefer to purchase clothes, bags and accessories in-store, with convenience (51 per cent), an enhanced shopping experience (49 per cent) and competitive pricing (44 per cent) being the main motivators. As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, residents regain confidence in brick-and-mortar stores. With online, in-store and omnichannel retailers going head-to-head […]
Splashlight Studios, a eCommerce digital solutions provider has raised Seed funding of $1 million from Eagle Ventures, a Dubai-based fund managed by Adit Mehta and Hitesh Ajmera. Backbay Advisors was the financial advisor to Splashlight Studios on the transaction. “The Seed fund is a great vote of confidence for Splashlight Studios and highlights the progress […]
Amazon has partnered with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to establish a fulfilment centre by 2024 to be built in accordance with the company’s carbon-reduction strategies, the Abu Dhabi government’s media office said. The project will create thousands of jobs, boosting Abu Dhabi’s logistics sector and retail ecosystem and will be in line with the […]
Online gaming has played an integral role in forging human connections and building communities across the globe amid the unprecedented isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the participants of the Esports Conference at GMIS that took place in Dubai. Hosted by the Global Esports Federation (GEF), the event was part of the […]
Engaging with audiences via digital can be a challenge because people watching remotely are just one click away from being distracted from a presentation. Hybrid events are becoming more commonplace and according to Gartner, by 2023, 60 per cent of businesses that pivoted to virtual events will incorporate physical real-time/real-space experiential elements into marketing experiences. […]
Ahead of the UAE’s Gold Jubilee, the collaboration will build digital skills in the AR domain and inspire students to think about what lies ahead in the next 50 years. The National Program for Coders announced that it has partnered with Snap Inc. to empower Emirati university students to experience the power of augmented reality […]
