Representatives from Google will be advising businesses on how to ensure they can stay compliant with the changes to data privacy law and be ready for the forthcoming removal of website cookies in 2023.
Hosted by Exeter-based paid media agency Launch, the breakfast event will be held on 19th May at the Hotel du Vin in Exeter (8:30 - 10:30am). Google, and other expert speakers, will provide a vital opportunity for businesses in the region to understand the changes to data capture, as consumers are given more control of their online presence, with financial fines for non-compliance...
The cities that use Dr. Google most to self-diagnose
Durham is officially the city where residents are most likely to turn to Google to self-diagnose, according to new research. Chester and Glasgow follow ranking 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Residents of Exeter rank 23rd in the UK for Googling their health symptoms. Each month, residents make on average 4770 health-related searches, but the real number is likely much higher.
The conditions residents of Exeter are most likely to search the symptoms of on Google are diabetes, anxiety, depression, flu and chlamydia. This...
A research proposal from a University of Exeter Business School professor that aims to stem the tide of misinformation on social media has been awarded $60,000 by Google.
Professor Mohsen Mosleh , Professor in Business Analytics at the University of Exeter Business School, is among the recipients of Google’s new Research Scholar Programme , which aims to develop collaborations with academics working on cutting-edge research in computer science.
Professor Mosleh plans to use the unrestricted gift to research how best to implement one potential approach to combat the...
In 2017, Google conducted research with more than 200 teachers to learn about their experience with online safety in the classroom. We found that teachers believe children should start learning about online safety as early as the age of seven and that 99% felt that this should be a part of the curriculum. To help teachers educate their pupils about staying safe online, we launched Be Internet Legends in partnership with family internet safety experts Parent Zone, and it is accredited by the PSHE Association.
Be Internet Legends is an educational programme aimed at 7 - 11-year-olds...
Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling as it returns to the stage for the first time since 2013.
Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realises that she was beautiful all along.
Retelling the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling is the...
Llewellyn Nicholls from Rokk Media shares his advice on why a mobile website is critical in Bitpod's latest In a Nutshell video.
“Google released a major update which penalised websites which were not mobile optimised, this means that any website which is not responsive will lose ranking points” says Llewellyn.
To find out more contact Llewellyn via email at llewellyn.nicholls@rokkmedia.co.uk or call him on 01392 424300
For more expert advice sharing videos, visit the In a Nutshell YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cSpx70s-oEUC9pS271wGA
Exeter will be staging its first ever Google Startup Weekend at the Innovation Centre, Rennes Drive, University of Exeter on 17 to 19 July 2015. It promises to be an exciting opportunity for anybody with a new business concept looking to turn their idea into reality.
Google’s Startup Weekend is a global phenomenon which takes place over 54 hours from Friday through to Sunday evening. You can pitch your idea, develop it, explore potential markets and plan a business launch. The event provides a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with co-founders, mentors and possible...
The perfect workplace is three miles from home, has ‘al fresco’ board meetings and a communal selection of fruit and snacks, says a new study.
The survey, which asked 2,000 office employees to describe their ‘ultimate office’, found free tea and coffee doesn’t cut the mustard when it comes to keeping workers happy.
Demanding workers now expect floor-to-ceiling windows, personalised parking spaces and an on-site crèche.
A great view, music playing constantly and a high tech espresso machine also appeared in the ideal list of features, as well as hair-straighteners in...
Crowdcube, the leading equity crowdfunding platform, has hired former Google product manager, Thor Mitchell as Head of Product.
In the newly created role, Thor will build a team of Product Managers focused on serving the needs of entrepreneurs and investors, and ensuring that Crowdcube continues to innovate and grow.
Thor was at Google for nine years, based in London, Sydney, and Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters. While at Google he was primarily focused on developer products and strategy, and managed a number of popular services including the Google Maps API, and the...
