Hiring companies are moving away from jobs boards and recruitment companies and moving towards social media as their dominant recruiting tool. Between current economic conditions, the evolution of the internet and dwindling HR budgets, the traditional approach of finding a candidate is becoming increasingly redundant. Suzanne Morrow at Dog Digital asks: are we counting down … [Read more…]
Right to reply: UAE and Blackberry resolution- what changed regulator’s decision?
This week, the United Arab Emirates telecoms regulator finally ended its ongoing dispute with Reasearch in Motion over banning the use of Blackberry devices in the country due to secutiry threats from its email system. Ovum principal analyst Tony Cripps takes a closer look what promted the u-turn, and how putting access to emails at … [Read more…]
Adult Halloween costume searches up 72% in September
British adults don’t think Halloween is just for kids. On shopping search engine Twega, searches for adult Halloween fancy dress costumes rose 72% in the past 30 days.
TheTrainline app lets travellers buy train tickets via mobiles
Thetrainine has launched a free app that lets users buy tickets via their mobiles to collect at the station.
Internet Explorer Use drops below 50% for first time
Internet Explorer’s share of the worldwide browser market has dropped below 50 per cent, according to new data.
Frequent Facebook users ‘more likely to lose friends’
People who spend the most hours on Facebook are the most likely to be “defriended” on the social networking site, according to new research.
Ethnic marketing firm Indoor Media bought by Komli
Digital Ethnic marketing firm Indoor Media has been acquired by Komli Media, Asia Pacific’s leading digital media network platform.
Most US toddlers ‘have established online presence before they are 2’
Over nine in ten (92%) of American mothers share information about their children online, according to new research.
Broadband in schools ‘improves exam results’ says schools minister
Schools with broadband connectivity have improved academic results, schools minister Nick Gibb has admitted, despite an earlier statement that the government is to cut technology funding for schools.
Trinity Mirror debuts online dating site
WhiteLabelDating.com, the international leader in customer-focused, flexible and scalable online dating systems, is pleased to announce the latest addition to their ever expanding portfolio of media partners.