Searchmetrics expands local search data to 154 cities
Analytics firm Searchmetrics has expanded the localised search data it provides to allow online marketers to analyse search results in 154 cities and 14 countries around the world.
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Smartphone 'now in majority in top European countries'
The number of smartphone users in the EU5 countries (Spain, Germany, Italy, France and the UK) grew by 30 percent over the year, reaching 136.2 million in the three month average ending December 2012, according to new data.
Smartphone ‘now in majority in top European countries’
The number of smartphone users in the EU5 countries (Spain, Germany, Italy, France and the UK) grew by 30 percent over the year, reaching 136.2 million in the three month average ending December 2012, according to new data.
Tablet ownership ‘to quadruple by 2017’- Forrester
Tablet ownership in Western Europe is set to quadruple in the next five years as the percentage of online consumers to own a tablet increases from 14% in 2012 to 55% in 2017, according to new research.
Global social shopping trends: Third of Brits ‘recommend products via social media’
UK confidence in social shopping is up 11%, with a third of Brits confessing they’ve recommended a product on social media, according to a new study.
Mobile streaming trends: How are consumers using their smartphones and tablets? (infographic)
Mobile users in the US and Europe are more likely to stream user generated videos, while tablet users stream more TV shows, according to new research looking into the media habits of people on the move.
North Korea gives foreign visitors access to mobile web
North Korea is to grant foreigners access to mobile internet service while in the country, but its citizens remain cut off from 3G signals.
Everything Everywhere hit by £249m loss
UK 4G provider Everything Everywhere has reported a pre-tax loss of £249m, as the mobile operator was hit by slow end of year sales and regulatory cuts.
The price of love: Brits ‘spend £119 on their Valentine’ (Infographic)
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, this infographic from Rakuten looks at the global online shopping trends for the most romantic day of the year- revealing that Asians spend the most, Germans spend the least and Americans spend £231m a year on presents for their pets…
Word of mouth trends: How advertising influences real-world conversations (infographic)
Only 4% of conversations about products and services are carried out through social media channels, with most still taking place via regular face-to-face conversations, according to new research.