Every week, we bring you a round-up of the hottest stories from the last seven days. It’s essential reading for the digital marketing world. This week .rising brings you our favourite adverts from the past year, we ask whether the UK is laying the foundations for a digital future, Grumpy Cat’s golden fortune and much more essential digital insight.

 

VIDEO: .rising’s favourite ads of 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, the editorial team here at .rising have chosen the stand-out adverts of the year: from the funny, to the sentimental, to the totally corny. Enjoy!

 

 

 

QUESTION: Is the UK doing enough to build digital infrastructure of the future?

Ofcom has released a report outlining the future challenges facing the UK’s communications infrastructure as the growing needs of consumers and businesses continue to grow. What are the main obstacles to digital Britain?

 

 

INSIGHT: UK social media use suffers 9% drop, says Ofcom

According to a new online Ofcom survey, using data from 9,065 consumers across nine countries, the UK has suffered a 9% drop in social media use in the last 12 months – the greatest decline out of all participating countries.

 

 

POLL: Get involved in .rising’s new digital awards!

We’re very excited to let you know that .rising is planning an awards event – and we want you to get involved!

 

 

 

INSIGHT: ‘Grumpy Cat’ claws in £64m fortune amid social success

With the frowning feline’s success rooted in social, her US owner, Tabatha Bundesen, believes her pet is “unstoppable”.