Sep 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Top UK publishers have blamed advertising agencies for being reluctant to invest in mobile ads despite the increasing numbers of people using smartphones and tablets, according to a new survey. The survey was conducted by Association of Online Publishers (AOP) amongst...
Sep 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is set to launch a smartphone app with an online gaming element, as the restaurant chain looks to boost its digital reach. Diners earn “badges” for undergoing certain challenges, which then equate to free food. For example,...
Sep 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
App stores are gaining ground in the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, South and Central America and Africa as smartphone penetration increases and users seek a richer experience on their mobile devices, according to a new report. The study, from...
Sep 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amazon has launched its Cloud Player in the UK, offering an online backup of all their songs purchased from the online retailer. All MP3 files purchased from Amazon are automatically stored in Cloud Player for free and there is no charge for importing a further 250...
Sep 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Many email marketers are failing to track their campaigns after they hit ‘send’, with more than 40% admitting they do not have the analytics in place to determine inbox placement rates for their campaigns, according to a new study. The Relevancy Group study, from...
Sep 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
BT is to give away YouView digital boxes to people that sign up to its Infinity fibre broadband or TV Essential service, provided they pay a £50 activation charge plus delivery costs. The Humax YouView box will give access to free digital channels as well as pay per...
Sep 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Apple’s new mapping technology, which replaces Google Maps, has come under fire from users and businesses alike for a myriad of inaccuracies and misplaced landmarks. Amongst a wide range of complaints surfacing on Facebook and Twitter include missing towns...
Sep 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Microsoft has updated its logo for the first time since 1987, with a more modern look that matches the metro-style tiles of its new Windows Mobile operating system. The new logo features a lighter, grey typeface and a streamlined version of the multi-coloured square...
Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
FMCG giant Procter & Gamble has struck a deal with Google to create a football-based YouTube channel to promote its Gillette male grooming brand. The ‘Gillette Football Club’ will show highlights and goals from several major international leagues, though the...
Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google has bought Nik Software, maker of the popular Snapseed photo editing and sharing app, for an undisclosed sum. The move puts Google in direct competition with Facebook in the photo app market, after its acquisition of Instagram back in July. “Today...
Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
In a UK first, Marie Claire is inserting a video ad on the pages of its October issue, set to play once a reader turns to page 35 and 35. The October issue of Marie Claire UK incorporates a black-and-white commercial for Dolce&Gabbana fragrance, the first UK...
Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Passwords for online banking, social networks and email could be replaced with the wave of a hand if prototype technology developed by Intel makes it to tablets and laptops. Intel is working on sensors that could be implemented into laptops or tablets to scan the...
Sep 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
HootSuite has bought Seesmic for $16 million, as the firm looks to strengthen its social media management platform. Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur and investorLoïc Le Meur, Seesmic runs Ping, a tool that lets users post multiple social media accounts (Twitter,...
Sep 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amazon is opening a new research centre in East London’s Tech City, Britain’s answer to Silicon Valley, creating 100 new jobs in the process. The new London centre, located in Glasshouse Yard near Barbican, will focus on digital media projects that are set...
Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
The United Kingdom had the highest number of average page visits with 3,434 per month. Finland and Norway had relatively high page visits for countries with low online populations, with 2,495 and 2,504 average page visits respectively. View larger image
Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amongst web users the United Kingdom spent the most time online between June 2011 and June 2012 with an average of 37.9 hours. The country with the lowest average time spent online amongst web users was Austria with 13.5 hours- a total of 24 hours less than the United...
Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone, offering 4G connectivity, a longer screen and improved hardware and software, all for £529. Apple said the handset would work on Everything Everywhere’s (EE) 4G LTE network in the UK. The handset will ship on 21 September...
Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Salesforce.com is preparing to roll out a competing product to popular file-sharing and online storage service Dropbox. The announcement was made by CEO Marc Benioff TechCruch’s Disrupt event, who also revealed Salesforce’s new identity management system that could...
Sep 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Europe as a whole dropped 6% in average time spent on web based email sites. Hotmail was the only site measured that reported a drop in average time spent with a 14% dip. Google Mail shows strong levels of engagement with an 18% increase since June 2011. View larger...
Sep 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
This chart shows the total number of unique visitors for each site in June 2012 and the percentage growth since June 2011. Google Mail shows considerable growth over the period with an 185 increase in users. Hotmail’s growth has stalled with only a 1% increase...
