Facebook takes on office email with “Workplace”
Facebook has launched a new version of its social netowrk aimed at businesses, swapping cat videos and baby pictures for meeting minutes and corporate schedules.
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Facebook pays more UK tax after outcry (but ‘credit’ could cancel it out)
Facebook paid £4.16m in UK corporation tax last year, marking an increase on the previous year, but a £11.3m ‘tax credit’ could cancel out any future contributions.
Goal beats BBC and Buzzfeed as most shared publisher on social media
Sport pubisher Goal has been named the most shared publisher on social media, ahead of the likes of the BBC, Buzzfeed, Mail Online and The Huffington Post.
The future of Social Media? Zuckerberg demos Oculus Connect
Facebook is developing social media platform called Oculus Connect, that lets groups of people chat via animated avatars in virtual reality.
Nationwide debuts ‘Moneystuff ‘ Tumblr campaign
Nationwide is stepping up its efforts to reach 13-24-year-old consumers, partnering with Yahoo Storytellers for Tumblr for its ‘Moneystuff’ campaign.
Snapchat planning $25bn IPO?
Messaging app Snapchat is reportedly planning an IPO that could value the company at $25bn.
Twitter shares dive 20% as Google and Disney back away from bids
Twitter’s share price lost a fifth of its value on Thursday after rumours that Google and Disney and are backing down from making a bid for the company.
Facebook lightens Messenger size 90% for basic Android phones
Facebook has launched a ‘Slimmed down’ messaging app designed for emerging markets with slow internet connections, dubbed ‘Messenger Lite’.
Facebook takes on Craigslist and eBay with classified ads
Facebook is launching “Marketplace”, a dedicated section of its social network, where people can browse used goods for sale in their neighbourhood and list items for sale.
Top tips: What makes a successful Halloween marketing campaign?
Halloween may not be the most important time of year in terms of sales but according to Pepper.com, a global network of social commerce platforms that includes HotUKDeals in the UK, it’s a good opportunity to be creative with your marketing and engage with customers prior to the important sales season of Black Friday and … [Read more…]