Top 10 Brexit searches: ‘What is Brexit?’ remains number 1 since 2016
The UK is still searching for ‘What is Brexit’, one year on from activating Article 50 to start the process of leaving the European Union, according to new research.
April Fools’ round-up: Snapchat’s Russian bots, Brexit emojis and bankrupt Elon Musk
April Fool’s Day has become a major event in the digital calendar, with many brands and media owners creating elaborate pranks to show off their funny side (and get plenty of social media shares and column inches in the process). We’ve put together some of the best hoaxes from 2018’s pranksters for your viewing pleasure.
Top 10 Chinese brands: Tencent leads as brands grow 23% in a year
Brands are pursuing the ‘Chinese Dream’, growing total brand value by a record 23% to $683.9 billion in the WPP 2018 BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands ranking.
Vivaldi browser partners DuckDuckGo search to ‘take your privacy back’
Vivaldi has become the first browser to enable DuckDuckGo as the default search engine in its Private Windows.
What Google searches reveal about Millennials at work
‘Millennials’ are shaking up the workplace according to our online searches, but US and UK youngsters think very differently, according to new research.
Digital to account for 50% of US $197bn ad investment in 2018
The US ad market is estimated to hit a record $197 billion in revenue in 2018, up 5.5% from last year, according to new research.
Google lets brands appear in “Where can I buy…? searches
Google has started allowing brands such as Walmart and Home Depot to pay to appear in the search results of common shopping phrases such “Where can I buy this?”, according to a news report.
Rise of voice search: Advertisers to invest more in digital audio
The rise in voice-activated devices and podcasts will continue to drive change among advertisers, according to a new study.
YouTube gives brands search-based targeting tool
YouTube has launched a new search-based targeting option on that combines the ability to select from the top 5% of channels and then target viewers who have also Googled relevant products.
Google ‘removes more than 100 bad ads per second’
Google has released its annual report detailing the type and number of ‘bad ads’ they remove from their platform.
A short history of Google [INFOGRAPHIC]
Google has become the biggest internet compnay in the world, but did you know ifs name came about as a mistake? This new infographic from Reseller Cube offers a potted history of the company from search engine to media monolith.
Oscars 2018: Shape of the Water wins, despite a lack of online popularity
At this years’ Oscars, the race for ‘Best Picture’ was led by runaway viral sensation ‘Get Out’, and closely followed by WWII epic ‘Dunkirk’ – if it was to be decided by online searches. Meanwhile, Oscar winners ‘Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri’ and ‘The...Search retakes lead over social for site referral traffic
Search has regained its lead over social in 2017 for referral traffic, regaining its top spot for the first time since 2013, according to new research.
Google drops ‘View Image’ button as part of Getty agreement
Google is removing the “View Image” button from Google Images, as part of an agreement between the search giant and Getty Images.
International search trends: Which sites dominate Google across national boundaries?
Wikipedia.org is the most visible website in Google search results across ten countries, including the United States, the UK, Germany and France according to new research.
European car search trends: YouTube rules UK but the Spanish click most
When it comes to car-related engagements, dramatic demand for YouTube in the UK, a movement towards mobile in Spain, and a digital dominance for Volkswagen across virtually all major European car markets, according to new research.
Can search trends predict this year’s Oscar winners?
At this years’ Oscars, the race for ‘Best Picture’ is being led by runaway viral sensation ‘Get Out’, and closely followed by WWII epic ‘Dunkirk – if it were to be decided by online searches.
Alphabet profits lower than expectations amid rising costs
Google’s parent company Alphabet reported mixed fourth quarter financial results on Thursday along with news that it’s elected a new board chairman.
Google Flights now predicts airline delays
Google is adding new features to Google Flights that will help to predict flight delays sometimes even before airlines report the information.
Google lets users ‘mute’ remarketed ads
Google is giving its users more ways to avoid remarketed ads that follow them around the web.
