Facebook ‘to launch job board’- a threat to LinkedIn?
Facebook is preparing to launch its own job board this summer, in a move that could pose a threat to LinkedIn, according to a new report.
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Right to reply: ‘Handbag fever’ shows Brits hunger for luxury brands
The UK shows the most desire for luxury handbags and leads the way with search with 422 searches per 1,000 internet users, according to recent research from the Luxury Society & Digital Luxury Group. Mark Haviland MD of Rakuten LinkShare UK, the world’s largest affiliate network, which works with several luxury brands, looks at the … [Read more…]
Google debuts bicycling route-finder in UK
Google Maps has launched a cycle-specific routing on its Maps feature in theUK, including National Cycle Network routes.
Free keyword tool helps brands boost paid search
Digital agency Found has launched a free Keyword Tool aimed at helping advertisers create stronger keyword lists for their PPC campaigns.
Samba offers Brits free broadband in exchange for ads
Ad-funded broadband service Samba has launched in the UK this week, offering Brits free broadband in exchange for ads, provided they sign up for a £5 sim or £25 dongle.
Unemployed men ‘retreat to the web’
Recently unemployed men in the UK are spending up to 15 hours-a-day accessing the Internet to help cope with losing face-to-face contact with friends and work colleagues, according to new research.
Unemployed men 'retreat to the web'
Recently unemployed men in the UK are spending up to 15 hours-a-day accessing the Internet to help cope with losing face-to-face contact with friends and work colleagues, according to new research.
How much are your Tweets worth? twiDAQ offers fantasy stock exchange
The free-to-play fantasy stock exchange game, twiDAQ, has officially launched in the UK, giving Twitter users the chance to own a portfolio of virtual shares in celebrities, sports clubs and brand names.
BBC brings Summer of Sport to Facebook with ‘social viewing’ app
BBC Sport has launched a Facebook application offering audiences live streams of major sports events, including Wimbledon and up to 24 streams of Olympics coverage.
YouView to launch 4th July… but will set top boxes be available?
YouView is set for launch in the UK next month after much delay, but the web TV service might still be hampered by a lack of availability of set top boxes, according to a news report.