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Want to buy that? Better take a selfie
MasterCard has announced that it is rolling out a new way to securely pay for purchases this summer. Speaking at Mobile World Congress 2016, the company revealed that customers will now be able to pay for online purchase with a selfie or fingerprint.
Deutsche Bank's social media accounts are almost as influential as Justin Bieber's
Deutsche Bank’s social media team will be rejoicing over their Tweetdeck accounts today because the bank has just been told it has the best social media presence of any other global bank and asset manager. Deutsche is placed with a score of 91. This is just one point below Justin Bieber, to put that into some sort of context.
Beer & Bytes podcast ep #1: Facebook's reactions, Yahoo's For Sale sign
Welcome to episode 1 of Beers and Bytes, the new digital marketing podcast by MRM’s social and digital team. Listen to it here.
Labour’s Future Economic Policy: ‘it’s not all about the spending’
Last night John McDonnell gave the third speech in the ‘New Economics’ series that has been pulled together to explore and develop economic policies that the Labour Party will propose going forward. It was very carefully crafted with something for everyone.
BLOG: How to launch a mini-bond
Setting up a mini-bond can prove an attractive way for small businesses to raise funding for growth, but the process has its perils. Richard Wheat, founder of MRM, launched them for John Lewis, the Jockey Club and more. Here, he offers his five top tips
By Helena MacPherson
2 mins with… Graham Peacock, Managing Director, Salvus Master Trust
You were recently appointed Managing Director of Salvus Master Trust. Can you tell us a little about your reasons for joining?
Salvus’s critical mass and reputation in the industry were both crucial reasons for me joining the firm.
Two minutes with Havard Hughes on MRM’s EU Intelligence Bulletin
With the Times carrying news that that the Bank of England has built up a warchest to defend the pound in the event of Britain leaving the EU – what will Brexit mean for you? MRM’s Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs Havard Hughes sets out how MRM’s EU Intelligence Briefing can demystify the issues. With the precedent set by the Scottish referendum for financial and political turbulence – find out more about how MRM’s Public & Regulatory Affairs team can help.
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Flicking through Twitter on the train this morning, I worried there wasn’t enough banal, routine tripe being posted about digital marketing. So I decided to add some of my own drivel and quickly pencilled in ten posts that will make your life not even the tiniest bit easier or interesting over the coming weeks.
Is there a science behind the perfect podcast jingle?
It’s every podcasters’ dream to come up with a theme tune as successful as Serial’s was. But is there some sort of secret sauce to creating the ideal jingle?
Sesame Bankhall Group appoints business development director and expands face-to-face adviser support team
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has outlined its commitment to bolstering support for its members with the appointment of Jeff Woods as business development director.
Sesame Bankhall Group appoints head of lender relationships
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has outlined its commitment to strengthening its lending relationships and securing market-leading products for its members with the appointment of Jane Benjamin as head of lender relationships.