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Online streaming services soar in UK

August 9, 2018

Most loved brands in the UK: Everyone loves Netflix (except Gen Z)

Internet-based businesses including retail shopping and video streaming are among the most popular online activities for Brits.

Mars pulls all ads from YouTube amid drill music controversy

August 7, 2018

Mars has removed all advertising from YouTube after the confectionery firm’s ads appeared alongside drill music videos on the streaming platform, which have been linked to violent crime in London.

Social TV trends: Love Island’s official partners aren’t the only winners

August 7, 2018

ITV’s Love Island was the reality show success story of the summer. New research uncovers which brands benefited from the TV series, indicating that official sponsorship was not the only route to success.

Hate content ban: YouTube, Facebook, Spotify and Apple clamp down on Infowars host

August 7, 2018

Online media giants including Google and Facebook are to restrict content from Alex Jones, a right wing political pundit, and his blog Infowars, for breaching their guidelines in a move against “hate content”.

Influencer marketing trends: 47% of consumers fatigued by repetitive influencers

August 6, 2018

The repetitive nature of content (47%) and dipping quality (23%) are now top customer concerns around influencer marketing, spurring moves by the likes of Snapchat to create more informal relationships between brand and influencer ahead of Q2 earnings next week.

Amazon profits break $2bn barrier for first time

July 30, 2018

Amazon’s profits smashed estimates as the retail giant reported a 12-fold increase in net income of $2.5bn (£1.9bn) for the second quarter.

Love Island: Wes and Meg win online popularity contest

July 27, 2018

Love Island contestants Dani and Jack may appear to be fan favourites, but Wes and Megan are actually the most popular islanders when it comes to online page views, according to research from Taboola.

Love Island fans spend more time on the TV show’s app than on Facebook, Whatsapp or Twitter

July 26, 2018

ITV reality show Love Island has been the TV hit of the summer, and new research indicates that its fans are more loyal the the shows official app than major social networks.

Facebook shares dive 24% as user growth slows

July 26, 2018

Facebook shares have plunged 24% as the social network saw its user base and second-quarter revenue grow slower than expected.

Love Island: Which contestant is winning on social media?

July 26, 2018

With less than a week to go until the Love Island finale, social media marketing company Socialbakers has released data on which contestants are winning the competition on social media – based on interactions and mention compatibility.