Lego debuts social network for kids
Lego has launched a new social network specifically made for Lego builders aged 5 to 13 years old.
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UK beats US and Europe for Christmas 2016 mobile spend
UK shoppers spent more via mobile this Christmas than the US and Europe, according to Adobe’s latest Digital Index. Of every £10 spent online in the UK, £4.10 came from a mobile device.
Advertisers “wasted over £600m on non-viewable ads last year”
UK advertisers spent about £606 million on online ads last year that didn’t meet minimum viewability thresholds, according to the latest quarterly benchmark report from ad verification company Meetrics.
AI “has a clear link to growth in revenue”
There is a clear link between an organization’s revenue growth and its AI maturity, according to a new report.
Connected devices and VR “top priorities for international marketers”
Marketers are undaunted by the technological challenge of managing today’s digital touchpoints, eagerly awaiting new tools such as VR to innovate campaigns in 2017, according to new research.
Facebook begins filtering ‘fake news’ in Germany
Facebook is set to introduce new measures to combat fake news in Germany, as the country enters an election year.
Amazon’s ‘The Grand Tour’ car show smashes streaming record on debut
The first episode Amazon’s ‘The Grand Tour’ featuring ex-BBC Top Gear presenters, has become the biggest show premiere on the firm’s streaming service.
Starbucks crowd-sources Christmas cup design
Starbucks has revealed its holiday coffee cups for this year, showing 10 different designs from customers around the world, selected from an Instagram contest.
WPP cites “Brexit anxiety” as UK growth slows
Advertising giant WPP has warned “the first signs of Brexit anxiety” are starting to show as the company reported slowing revenue growth in the UK.
Global TV habits of young adults: Time shifting and reality TV dominate
The way young people consume media is chaning rapidly across the world, with a focus on time-shifting and reality TV content, according to new research from Eurodata TV.