Jun 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
As digital technology becomes ever-more entrenched in modern life, just how deeply has it impacted traditional media, and what are the next trends? This slide presentation from Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker takes a global view on the web’s impact on society....
Jun 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Moms are at the centre of their family’s offline life, so it’s little surprise that they’re also at the centre of many of the biggest trends online as well. Whether to look up the latest product reviews or to connect with friends, families, and even brands through...
Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google’s augmented reality glasses, known as ‘Project Glass’, could be available in the market as early as next year, according to its founder. Last week, Google showed off the first video taken with its ‘Project Glass’ techno-glasses –...
Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google is updating its mapping service with 3D technology, as the internet giant looks to counter Apple’s decision to drop its service from its iPhone and iPads. The new service will offer zoomable, three-dimensional cityscapes, complete with top and side level views...
Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google has bought Quickoffice, an office suite for phones and other mobile devices. The move comes a day after the Internet giant confirmed its long-rumoured acquisition of Meebo. The Quickoffice app costs $15-$20 and approximately 400 million devices are currently...
Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Password information for 6.5m members of business social network LinkedIn have been leaked, according to a news report. The hackers have posted a file containing encrypted passwords onto a Russian web forum. They have invited the hacking community to help with...
Jun 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Pinterest has been one of the dotcom success stories of 2012, growing in popularity across the US and Europe. This video, from MDG Advertising, details the social site’s demographics, growth, and potential to drive abundant traffic to company websites. Pinterest...
Jun 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Financial information website MoneySuperMarket has been sold for £87m, with its high-profile founder Martin Lewis pledging to give a portion of his payout from the deal to charity. The firm is being bought by MoneySupermarket.com which runs an online price comparison...
Jun 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
This weekend the UK will celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with bunting, concert tickets and cake topping the party planning lists, according to new data on the top UK search terms. The study, from Experian Hitwise, looked at how the British public have been...
Jun 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Digital formats have now overtaken physical music sales in the UK, with downloads accounting for 55.5% of total industry revenues of £155.8m in Q1, according to new data. According to figures compiled by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) the impressive growth in...
Jun 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Location-based social network Foursquare has teamed up with American Express to launch a range of voucher-free offers in the UK, following a similar campaign in the US last year. Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley said he believes the new service will help the...
Jun 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mobile optimised ad sizes experience record growth (119%) among publishers, while traditional ad sizes fall out of favour. (Click on the headline to view a larger image below.)
May 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Google is integrating user review site Zagat into a new service ‘Google+ Local’, using online community content to refine local searches. Google bought Zagat in September for $125m, and its integration means that all of its subscription-only information is...
May 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Guardian News & Media (GNM) has partnered with video firm Rightster to enhance and manage its YouTube channels, introducing new ad formats in the process. The Guardian’s main YouTube channel currently has over 11,000 subscribers, a number that has more than...
May 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Facebook is considering another post-IPO acquisition, this time expanding its facial recognition technology through the acquisition of Tel Aviv-based based Face.com, according to new reports. Israeli business publication Calcalist reports that the social networking...
May 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
More than two-thirds (64%) of smartphone owners are now using their mobile device to shop online, a number that had quadrupled in just two years. The research, from eDigitalResearch and Portaltech Reply, track the growth and development of smartphone devices in mobile...
May 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Less than half of the UK’s top retailers offer a click and collect service, according to new research. IVIS Group’s first annual multi-channel maturity benchmark report found that only 44% of retailers currently allow shoppers to reserve or pay for products online and...
May 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Nike’s football tournament ads have become something of an event in themselves in recent years, but the new “My Time is Now” YouTube ad could be their most successful online venture yet. See why it’s our video viral of the week below… The YouTube video hit 3 million...
May 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ad viewability and hover time are more strongly correlated with conversions (defined as purchases and requests for information) than clicks or total impressions, according to new research. The research, from ad technology firm Pretarget and comScore suggests that...
May 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Facebook has launched its own photo creation and sharing app, simply called ‘Facebook camera’, just weeks after buying Instagram. As well as the option to take, edit, group and filter photos, the free iOS app features a news feed of friend’s photos (and the...
