Top 20 most visible paid search advertisers (and SEO brands) on Google UK
Amazon dominates the paid search ads on Google UK, by far more visible in results pages than its closest rivals Ask and Booking.com, according to new research.
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Kids social network Binweevils gets album deal
Social network for kids BinWeevils has inked a deal with Sony to launch a new album, as it looks to emulate the success of Moshi Monsters and Club Penguin.
Amazon puts display ads on website
Amazon has launched display ads on its website, as the online retailer looks to rival ad networks and Google AdWords.
Mobile trends- ‘One third of UK traffic now from smartphones or tablets’
Brits spend more time online than any other European country, with one third of traffic now coming from smartphones or tablets, according to a new report from ComScore.
Guest comment: In figures- Our reliance on gadgets
As technology grows at a rapid pace, our reliance on gadgets has changed the way we consume media- and advertisers have to adapt accordingly. Ahmed Ahmed at Eloqua looks at the impact of our gadget addiction, and where marketers need to focus in 2013.
Twitter becomes shopping platform? American Express sells deals via hashtags
Twitter has partnered with America Express to launch a new service that lets users buy products if they use a special hashtag within their tweets.
eMusic opens to non-subscribers for first time
Online music store eMusic has ditched its subscription-only payment model in a bid to compete with the likes of iTunes and Amazon buy offering single music purchases.
Amazon to sell second-hand digital music?
Amazon has been granted with a patent to re-sell digital content, in a move that could pose a problem for media owners.
Top tips: 5 eCommerce innovations for 2013
We will be seeing significant investment in eCommerce technology and platforms as demand for eCommerce increases and as companies innovate their multichannel retail offerings this year. The real winners will be platform providers that provide true commerce suites, argues Matt Clarke CTO at marketing and technology agency Amaze.
Angry Birds lets fans interact with sports stars
Angry Bird’s maker Rovio has run a campaign letting users inteact with sports stars via video content from Kiosked.