Facebook accounts for nearly 1 in 4 display ads in US
Nearly 1.3 trillion display ads were delivered to U.S. Internet users during the third quarter, up 22% on last year, according to new data.
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Public Sector cuts ‘impact retail spend this Christmas’
More than a third of people intend to reduce their spend this Christmas, with 65% of people planning to start their shopping early in order to spread the cost in the wake of the Government’s spending cuts, according to a new forecast.
Control and measurement ‘biggest hurdles to social media success’
There remain some significant challenges for brands, such as control and ROI, before they invest more heavily in social media, according to new research from the Internet Advertising Bureau – the trade association for digital advertising and ISBA, the Voice of British Advertisers.
Life on the web in 1997: ‘Archaeological dig’ of the web saves early sites from extinction
The first ever ‘archaeological dig of the internet’ has been launched in London, aimed at preserving some of the earliest websites for future generations.
Guest comment: The evolution of the retail experience
Frank Lord, VP EMEA at ATG describes a new way of shopping that puts consumers directly in the driving seat and explains why technology is the real game-changer
Half of UK firms fail to check own sites on mobiles
British firms are neglecting the needs of consumers accessing websites from mobile devices, according to research released today by 1&1 Internet.
BT tops 2 million wi-fi hotspots
BT has announced it has passed the two million mark for UK hotspot networks.
Right to reply: Google’s Street View privacy breach damaging to user confidence in the brand
Google has escaped a fine for collecting personal data – including email addresses and passwords – being used in UK public Wi-Fi spots. But has Google really escaped lightly? According to Jack Adams, search engine optimisation (SEO) consultant at leading search specialist marketing and technology firm Greenlight, whilst this won’t have an impact for search … [Read more…]
AOL seeks advice on Yahoo tie-up- report
AOL is exploring strategic options for the company which include a possible combination of assets from itself and Yahoo, according to a news report.
Tesco debuts mobile website for non-food items
Tesco Direct has launched a mobile website, letting shoppers buy non-food and household items, directly from mobile phones.