Australia report: Top web categories and ad networks
Google Ad Network remains the top ad network in Australia, followed by Adconion and ValueClick, according to new data.
Entertainment
Brits now complete 30% of all tasks online- study
Almost one third (30 percent) of everything Brits do in life is completed online, according to new research.
Sony pays €1bn for full control of Sony Ericsson
Sony is to pay Ericsson more than €1bn to gain control of the companies’ 50-50 joint venture for mobile phones and tablets, Sony Ericsson.
Top 10 entertainment properties in Europe
YouTube, VEVO, MTV owners Viacom and iTunes are the most popular entertainment web properties in Europe, according to new research.
Just 10 days for brands to register or block .XXX domains
The final date is approaching for trademark holders to apply for ‘adult content’ .XXX domains, ahead of the ‘landrush’ period.
Hulu not for sale- video site focuses on ads and subscriptions
US-based online video site Hulu has ended take-over talks with Google, Yahoo and Dish Network after its owners decided to focus on building the site’s ad and subscription revenues instead.
Playstation network hit by new data theft attacks
Sony has confirmed that its PlayStation Network, as well as the Sony Entertainment Network and Sonly Online Entertainment, has for the second time been a victim of a cyber attack.
Sainsbury’s expands into online downloads, buys Global Media Vault for £1m
Sainsbury’s has bought online entertainment company Global Media Vault from MBL Group for £1 million, as the UK’s third largest supermarket chain looks to offer film, game and music downloads.
Google ‘paying $100m for YouTube content’- report
Google is taking aim at the cable industry by putting up $100 million to develop original content for dozens of new YouTube channels, according to a news report.
YouTube to offer film rentals in the UK
YouTube has started a movie rental service in the UK, providing about 1,000 films for the rental service.