Puntr app aims to simplify fantasy football for mobile generation
As the English football leagues kick off for another season, a new app aims to offer a simpler, mobile friendly alternative to fantasy football leagues.
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Ten years of digital growth: Ireland leads Europe for long-term ad spend
Ireland has enjoyed the best digital growth in Europe over the past decade, followed by ulgaria and Poland, according to new research looking at online ad spend over the past ten years.
Can big data predict Euro 2016 winner?
Tumblr and Yahoo Sport have predicted the winner of UEFA EURO 2016, with Germany defeating Spain in the final for the championship, according to data analysis.
Magnum taps Shazam for “Release the Beast” global campaign
Unilever’s Magnum is partnering with Shazam to add a novel interactive dimension to the ice-cream brand’s latest global campaign.
Emojis boost email open rates: ‘Tears of joy’ most popular
Brits are 63% more likely to open an email with an emoji accompanying the subject line, ahead of US and other European couterparts, according to new research.
Facebook revamps likes with ‘Reactions’ global launch
Facebook has finally updated its ‘like’ button with a series of emojis dubbed ‘reactions, which are being rolled out gloablly this week.
Top search terms of 2015: Rugby World Cup tops list
The most popular search term in Britain in 2015 has been revealed as the Rugby World Cup, according to Yahoo.
Video viral of the week: Google Translate tells ‘Alberto’s Story’
Google’s latest ad for its updated ‘Translate’ app packs a heavy emotional punch. By telling the story of an aspiring Spanish footballer in Northern Ireland, the ad puts a strong human angle on the advantatges of technology. See why its our video viral of the week below…
Half of US web users now watching Netflix
With Netflix launching this week in Spain, Portugal and Italy, new research suggests that half of the US population now regular watched the video streaming service.
Facebook adds six new emojis to ‘Like’ options
Following speculation about how Facebook would add a new ‘dislike button’, the social network has revealed it is testing six additional emojis to its ‘like’ button, dubbed ‘Reactions’.