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Poor data practices 'cost brands £1.7m'PrecisionMarketing, UK –9 minutes ago… for Business and the Institute of Financial Accountants gave their views on companies' use of data for a survey commissioned by Royal Mail. … More: continued here

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Guy Hands is close to raising £200m ($391m) of fresh equity to inject into EMI as he prepares to slash more than a third of the staff in its problem-hit recorded music business. More: continued here

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A Banksy artwork has attracted bids of more than ¿¿200,000 on eBay – even though the successful bidder will have to cut out part of a concrete wall if they want to take it home. More: continued here

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