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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list China's Singles Day: E-commerce retailers must take note Joe Doveton 06 November 2014, 10:25AM Half-price boots. A bargain anorak. Discounted bed linen. Not your average rush to buy hearts, flowers and anything pink or red. China’s Singles Day is a modern twist on Valentine’s Day with lucrative results for China’s biggest e-commerce companies. So called because the date consists of four 'ones', Singles Day is an occasion for single people to celebrate single life that has now evolved into one of China's biggest online shopping events. #Cassolada - the hashtag that broke Barcelona's silence Tom Cross 06 November 2014, 9:01AM At 10pm on Tuesday night it happened just as it had been planned. Across Barcelona people opened the sliding doors from their living rooms and stood on their balconies armed with saucepans. They were ready. The sound of the city’s frustration at the Spanish government was about to be heard. Measuring your heart on your sleeve Felix Morgan 05 November 2014, 9:38AM Despite your best efforts at concealment, your body constantly gives off signals. Watching a scary movie, you can try looking brave for your girlfriend - but your arm hairs are going to stand up. Likewise, though you tell yourself not to be nervous presenting to an audience of strangers - you're still going to sweat. Sponsored: Everyone's welcome to the content revolution The Wall 05 November 2014, 9:13AM Speaker: Richard Herd, Jamie Oliver channel manager This article is brought to you by our partners the CMA With the International Content Marketing Summit just a few weeks away, Clare Hill, managing director of the Content Marketing Association, talks about the latest trends and explains why this year's event has a special significance. Latest jobs Digital Operations Manager Recruiter Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Salary Up to £55,000 + Bonus Location North London Group Account Director - ATL and Product Innovation Recruiter Bamboo Crowd Salary £65K - £75K Location London (Central), London (Greater) Agile Project Manager - Gaming / Games / Mobile Recruiter Digital Gurus Salary £45000 - £60000 Per Annum Location London Senior Account Manager - Digital & Direct Agency Recruiter ADLIB Salary Up to £33,500 inc car Location Gloucestershire Brand Manager Recruiter Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Salary £27000 - £30000 per annum Location Coventry Freelance Digital Designer - ecomms Recruiter Aspire Salary £180 - £200 per day Location City of London Latest news from Brand Republic Will.i.am on creativity and his Puls watch: 'It's pretty fresh, most exciting thing I've ever done' by Sara Spary, 06 November 2014, 01:00PM Fetch sells to Dentsu Aegis by Arif Durrani, 06 November 2014, 08:00AM Facebook app plans will test publishers' resolve by Staff, 06 November 2014, 08:00AM #Trending2015: 6 new trends from Future Foundation by Nicola Kemp, 06 November 2014, 10:28AM Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2014 All rights reserved Haymarket Business Information, Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington TW11 9BE, UK News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders