Apr 6, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Social media, WhatsApp
WhatsApp, the world’s largest messaging service, has rolled out end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users across all devices, including iPhones, Android, Windows, Blackberry and Nokia phones. The Facebook-owned messaging service announced the move amid...
Apr 4, 2016 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising, Online video, Social media, Viral and buyrals
What is ‘in vogue’ in children’s fashion is now being led by trend setting online influencers and the children of celebrities, according to new research. The study, from Rakuten Marketing, explores the factors that influence children’s fashion purchases. In a UK-wide...
Mar 30, 2016 | Social media
Instagram is seeking to reassure its millions of users after a backlash over its proposed timelines changes. We're listening and we assure you nothing is changing with your feed right now. We promise to let you know when changes roll out broadly.— Instagram...
Mar 24, 2016 | Social media, Twitter marketing
Microsoft has created an artificial intelligence chat bot that talks like a Millennial and learns from humans. But its good intentions have already backfired, with mischevoius web users getting it to cite Hitler and support Donald Trump.
Mar 24, 2016 | Digital marketing skills, Social media
With employers taking just three seconds to decide whether they like you, it has become essential to cultivate an online presence that leaves no room for doubt. This new infographic from NeoMam Studios offers a guide to master digital impressions. How you look, what...
Mar 23, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Social media
Facebook has dropped support for BlackBerry phones, leaving users unable to connect to the social network through apps. The move means Blackberry users will have to use the mobile version of the website to log on to the social network. In February, Facebook-owned...
Mar 22, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Online advertising, Social media
Universal Pictures has sparked criticism for showing alternate trailers of its NWA biopic ‘Straight Outta Compton’ to different Facebook audiences, based on ethnicity. Wut? Facebook showed whites and blacks diff versions of ads, calls it a ‘victory’ for race-specific...
Mar 22, 2016 | Social media, Twitter marketing
As Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday, the future isn’t looking so bright for the social media site and critics question whether it will last another 10 years. New stats look at the biggest successes and failures of the social network. Starting in To give it a quick...
Mar 21, 2016 | Mobile, Social media
Many big digital players flocked to annual festival South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin Texas last week, but the most popular app Shapchat didn’t even need an actual presence to dominate, according to new data. While many firms held interactive party, hired...
Mar 18, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Regulation, Social media
A US fashion firm has settled a case in which it was accused of failing to flag paid Instagram endorsements as being adverts. Printed Paisley Perfection // Featuring @LordAndTaylor // New #DesignLab Collection // #AD A photo posted by CaraASantana (@caraasantana) on...
Mar 18, 2016 | Social media
Data intelligence DueDil has launched a new tool that helps teams find key business leaders and contacts by linking their networks together with company information. For many teams – especially sales and recruitment – identifying and reaching out to...
Mar 17, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Social media
Pope Francis has continued his mission to spread the word of the Catholic Church online, this time joining social network Instragram. Over the years, the Catholic church under Pope Francis has been enthusiastic about using the internet to engage with a global...
Mar 16, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Mobile, Social media
Instagram will no longer show posts in chronological order and instead serve up tailored pictures and videos, in a similar way to its parent company Facebook. In a blog post, Facebook said the change was sparked by the insight that, with an increasingly global user...
Mar 14, 2016 | Content marketing, CPG, FMCG digital marketing food and beverages, Online advertising, Social media
Google has outlined three key rules for any blogger who trades coverage on their site for a free product. The practice of native ads on YouTube channels is becoming increasingly popular, with many brands using key influencers to make recommendations However, several...
Mar 14, 2016 | Facebook marketing, Social media, WhatsApp
Among the five major services, Snapchat has by far the youngest audience, with 83% of its audience under 35, according to new data. The study, from Global Web Index, found that by way of comparison, the equivalent figures on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are 61% and...
Mar 10, 2016 | Social media
Google has hired Chris Poole, the creator of controversial forum 4Chan, as part of its social network team. Poole,said he was impressed by Google’s commitment to “tackling some of the world’s most interesting and important problems”....
Mar 8, 2016 | Social media, Twitter marketing
Supermarket chain Whole Foods has sparked a Twitter revolt by selling pre-peeled oranges in plastic containers. If only nature would find a way to cover these oranges so we didn't need to waste so much plastic on them. pic.twitter.com/00YECaHB4D— Nathalie...
Mar 8, 2016 | Email marketing, Social media, WhatsApp
Adidas has invited fans to join ‘app squads’ in select cities around the world, as the sports brand looks to shed light on so-called ‘dark social’ channels- private sharing that is hugely popular, but difficult to track. Adidas has created a...
Mar 8, 2016 | Social media
Tinder is testing a new tool that lets users share a Tinder profile with a fellow user of the dating app. After deeming a profile worthy, a user can send a temporary link to a friend by tapping the “share” button. Once the profile is sent, the friend can...
Mar 8, 2016 | Mobile, Social media
Human-recommendation app Peeple has gone live, six months after vanishing from the app store after a privacy outcry. The app has been relaunched in North America after a period of beta testing. Dubbed the “Yelp for people”, the app was met with massive...
