Biggest Facebook topics of 2014: World Cup, Ebola and Malaysia Airlines top trending topics
Facebook has unveiled its Year in Review report, taking a look back at the moments, places and people that moved us in 2014.
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Steam takes on Twitch with game streaming service
PC gaming platform Steam has added a new feature that lets users watch their friends’ games with just one press of a button.
BT in talks to buy mobile networks EE or O2
BT is in talks to buy either EE or 02, as UK telecom firm looks to move into quad-play as consumers seek to buy all four services – home broadband, home phone, mobile and pay-TV – from one provider.
How do mobile gamers use social media? Males go to YouTube, Females go to Facebook
With the success of Angry Birds, Temple Run and Candy Crush Saga, mobile gaming has become big business for advertisers and game developers alike. But how can marketers tap into this highly tech savvy audience? New research looks into the digital habits of the gaming generation.
TGI Insights: Youth and spend during the Christmas holidays
More kids now want money rather than gifts for Christmas. Stephanie Keller, Kantar Media TGI, Senior Marketing Executive, explains why retailers should be aware of how to advertise to youths spending their own money post-Christmas.
Rovio brings Angry Birds Stella to China with Alibaba and Shanghai Media Group
Rovio has struck a partnership with the Digital Entertainment Business Division of Alibaba Group and introduce Angry Birds Stella to fans through Chinese Idols, broadcasted by Shanghai Media Group.
Christmas ad trends: November biggest month for brands in US
November is the biggest month for ad spend in the US, with the technology and jewellery sector getting most investment, according to new research from Nielsen.
Halloween search spend unmasked: Disney dominates US costume hunts
Halloween has become big business in the US, and getting to the top of Google searches for popular costumes is hugely important. New data shows how Disney is the trick or treater’s brand of choice for 2014.
Google Play now far ahead of Apple for app downloads (but still makes less money)
Google Play has significantly widened its lead over Apple’s App Store when it comes to app downloads, but Apple’s store still dominates app revenues, according to new research.
Average smartphone user checks device 221 times a day
Brits carry out a staggering 221 tasks every day using their mobile phone, according to new research.