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Twitter tightens security after recent hacking spate

Micro-blogging site Twitter says it is bringing in an optional two-step login for users to beef up security following recent high-profile breaches.

23/05/13

Via BBC News

Boost Mobile moves into financial services with pre-paid account

Boost Mobile, the pre-paid subsidiary of US telco Sprint, is to move into the mobile financial services market with the launch of a full-service virtual wallet account linked to a physical Visa pre-paid card.

23/05/13

Via Finextra

Sony Board to Discuss Third Point Plan

Struggling Japanese conglomerate Sony Corp. said its board of directors has started preliminary discussions on what to do about a proposal from activist hedge-fund investor Daniel Loeb to take part of the company’s entertainment business public.

Technology helps buyers revel in big name brands heaven

Luxury retail has defied forecasts that it would suffer during the world economic downturn and continues to power ahead.

UK must up its game as China races ahead on resource efficiency

The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has called on the Government to provide incentives to stimulate greater resource efficiency in the UK economy.

23/05/13

Via Edie Net

‘Cat beards’ internet craze goes viral

Growing a beard can be uncomfortable and time consuming, so cat lovers have come up with a speedier solution to the problem of cultivating facial hair – by inventing the “catbeard”.

Testimonials

Not only has CCgroup’s strategy helped us develop our sales pipeline, it has helped build the value of Fundamo and attract the interest of international investors — Aletha Ling, COO, Fundamo

The results delivered by CCgroup have been impressive, not just in terms of the coverage generated, but more crucially, the clear sales leads that have resulted to date — Susan Brady, Director, Marketing and Communications, AIRCOM International

The CCgroup team has an exceptional depth and breadth of industry knowledge, helping position us effectively, ensuring our message is received and understood — Michelle Sklar, VP Industry Relations, Poynt

A single ‘peak’ during CCgroup’s 2011 global campaign generated 30 sales leads and directly impacted our bottom line. This is an outstanding achievement in B2B marketing — Sonny Waheed, Senior Manager, Communications, EMEA, Tellabs

CCgroup’s insight into existing industry issues and knowledge of the media agenda ensured we delivered the right story at the right time — Tim Deluca-Smith, VP Marketing, WDS