ComScore to change mobile measurement methods
ComScore is to change in its mobile measurement products in the UK, ditching its previous system for a more panel based approach that’s similar to its PC audience metrics.
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Digital universe invaded by ‘Internet of Things’ sensors (infographic)
The emergence of wireless technologies, smart products and software-defined businesses are playing a central role in catapulting the volume of the world’s data. Due, in part, to this Internet of Things, the digital universe is doubling in size every two years and will multiply 10-fold between 2013 and 2020 – from 4.4 trillion gigabytes to … [Read more…]
eBay UK turns 15: From auction house to retail giant
eBay launched in the UK back in 1999, evolving into a market place for business sellers, leading high street retailers and UK exporters – hitting three billion sales worth £65bn on its 15th birthday.
Global web trends 2014: Consumers ditching traditional media for digital
People are spending more time each day on online rather than traditional forms of media., according to new research looking into global media consumption trends.
Controversial social network Ask.fm sold to IAC
IAC, the digital media giant behind Tinder, Vimeo and Ask.com, has bought annonymous social network Ask.fm.
Top smartphones in China: Xiaomi overtakes Samsung
Xiaomi, often dubbed the ‘Apple of China’, has overtaken Samsung in terms of smartphone units sold for the first time in the country, according to new research.
One third of consumers still believe Nike was an official World Cup sponsor
New research from GlobalWebIndex has found that Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Visa and Adidas were the most recognised sponsors from the 2014 World Cup, with recognition levels of 50%, 39%, 41% and 36% respectively (among UK, US and Brazilian consumers).
Mexico retains ‘Social World Cup’ as USA rises
The real World Cup may have gone to Germany, but Mexico has the biggest social audience, according to new research.
Forget the octopus: Can Cortana predict the World Cup winner?
Microsoft’s Siri rival Cortana has proven to be something of a football expert, correctly predicting the winners of all the knockout games in the World Cup 2014 so far. But can it predict the champion for the final this Sunday?
Mobile World Cup trends: Asia and Africa lead way for consumption
With the World Cup entering its final days, football fever has gripped mobile users worldwide, with Asia and Africa consuming most content on handheld devices, according to new research.