This chapter seeks to fuse theory with practical policy examples, aiming to highlight links between developments in contemporary social policy-making and the theoretical issues discussed in earlier chapters. It seeks, therefore, to explain and analyse the development and evolution of the concept of '...
Let’s look at examples of social proof in advertising. Which of the two ads would you be more likely to click, and why? They’re both about the same brand, they’re both videos, and they’re advertising the same thing. The biggest difference is that one has social proof in the form...
As noted by the examples above, retailers have a ton of creative options available for regularly engaging their target audiences. At the same time, consider how you might enhance the value of your social following over time. Step up your efforts during the festive season when consumer spending ...
Examples of social commerce in the UK Next: Dynamic Social Commerce Strategy to Engage Customers Next has effectively harnessed social commerce to enrich customer interaction. Acknowledging the rising influence of social media, Next has integrated its e-commerce platform with Facebook and Instagram. Wit...
You may, or may not, have seen this referred to in the press last week – it appeared in the Guardian but, as far as I can see from a quick Google search, was not reported elsewhere. The report by John Penrose MP focuses on how to improve the workings of UK competition policy, so...
European Social Work After 1989: East-West Exchanges Between Universal Principles and Cultural Sensitivity is an invaluable resource for social work educators; social work practitioners confronted with national and international divisions; students of social work, of social administration and policy; and an...
If the site is covered by policy in thisREADME.md. The filter will be very unlikely to be removed. Making exception to the rules, could or would allow everyone else. So strict enforcement. If already decided that a filter won't be removed or changed, emailing again won't change the de...
Comparison of China with the USA, UK, Japan and India, demonstrates a need to understand the social policy implications of population ageing in both generic and unique aspects of the Chinese context. We aim to achieve this by summarising China’s key demographic and epidemiological trends relevant...
Examples of automatons as good guys Chatbots are the first step to simple 24/7 customer service, guiding clients on social media channels and apps such as Facebook Messenger through a basic sales, Q+A, or product-ordering process. Information automatons that alert followers to breaking news ...
So here, for your amusement, are some examples of my declining faculties: When I wake up in the morning, I’m often not sure what day it is. Is that a problem? Thanks to my smart phone, hell no. Provided of course I can figure out how to use the damned thing. And should it ...