MP3 killed the cassette star: Sony retiring cassette Walkman
Sony has ceased sales of its iconic cassette tape Walkman in Japan, as digital music and MP3 players have finally killed off demand for the bulky portable device.
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Govt. web monitoring plan faces privacy backlash
The government’s revival of a multibillion pound plan for communications companies to store data on UK emails, web traffic and phone calls has been criticised by the Information Commissioner.
Greenlight debuts real-time price comparison platform for paid search
Search marketing and technology firm Greenlight has launched its proprietary real-time price comparison platform for paid search.
Google admits to copying email and Wi-Fi passwords from Steet View cars
Google has admitted to copying household computer passwords and emails while gathering images using its Street View cameras, adding that it is determined to learn lessons from the mistake.
Top 5 tips: What can Facebook offer your brand?
The Social Network, a film about the founders of the social-networking website, Facebook, hits the cinemas this week. In response, Howard Scott, digital marketing director at digital agency Sequence, discusses how the network is changing and offers top tips on what Facebook can provide brands.
Brits more likely to engage with brands than celebrities
Around a fifth of people (20.3%) claim to like or follow brands on social networks yet not enough brands are responding to consumer complaints, according to a consumer study.
UK mobile content revenues worth over £1bn in five years
Total UK revenues for mobile content and services, mobile advertising and marketing, will be £407.10 million in 2010, rising to £1.10 billion in 2015, according to a new report .
Sex.Com domain sold for £8m
The highly-prized domain name www.sex.com has been sold for over £8m by its bankrupt owner
UK search spend increases for third quarter in a row
Advertisers’ spend on paid search rose in the UK for the third quarter in a row, with UK travel advertisers are out-performing other sectors, according to research from leading performance marketing company, Efficient Frontier.
Social media campaign to give away jewellery
Social media agency Tamar has launched an international social media campaign for jewellery giant Michael Hill, focused on audiences in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.