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Monthly Archives: May 2014

UK Top 40 Recap – 25th May 2014
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UK Top 40 Recap – 25th May 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Last week saw Rita Ora claim her 4th #1 single, but a host of new entries this week means her short reign at the top may already be over. There’s plenty of action at the bottom end of the chart with a new entry from X Factor winners Little Mix. Salute enters at 35 and … Continue reading →

UK Top 40 Recap – 11th May 2014
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UK Top 40 Recap – 11th May 2014

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Calvin Harris entered the chart at #1 last week with Summer, but a drought of new entries in the top 10 means things hardly change near the top this week. Continuing the trend of new entries at the bottom of the chart we have Katy Perry who enters at 38 with Birthday and Jason Derulo … Continue reading →

Jay-Z & Beyoncé On The Run Tour – Setlist Predictions
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Jay-Z & Beyoncé On The Run Tour – Setlist Predictions

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Jay-Z, Beyoncé, On The Run Tour 2014. It’s something that was bound to happen, it wasn’t a matter of if the biggest couple in music would hit the road together, it was a matter of when. Jay-Z isn’t a stranger to a joint headline tour, heading out alongside R Kelly, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and … Continue reading →

Reward scheme apps: The gamification of retail.
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Reward scheme apps: The gamification of retail.

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

When a trip out for a meal, to Gourmet Burger Kitchen specifically, turned into a long conversation about the ‘gamification’ of real life, I knew that there was something to be said about how companies are starting to be inspired by the Achievements and Trophies seen in our videogame systems. The GBK mobile app is … Continue reading →

UK Top 40 Recap – 4th May 2014
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UK Top 40 Recap – 4th May 2014

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Last week saw a number of new entries, including Mr Probz making his debut at the number 1 spot, but new entries are fewer this week. The first to make an appearance is courtesy of Pharrell Williams at number 40 with Marilyn Monroe, the second single from his number 1 album GIRL. Alicia Keys and … Continue reading →

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