Affilate network LinkShare has revealed a new brand logo and strategic approach under the Rakuten group, which will see the company begin to adopt a more aggressive push into global markets.
Top 50 online retailers in the UK: Argos reclaims second place from Apple
Argos is the second most visited online retailer in the UK behind Amazon, reclaiming second place from Apple, according to new data.
Top 5 tips: Promoting coupons on Facebook
2011 marked the year that many FMCG brands went social. For some it was small-scale exploratory activity. For others the creation of a Facebook Fan Page or Twitter profile was a social land grab to directly counter the plethora of unofficial pages/profiles that have emerged. However for some of the more forward thinking brands it … [Read more…]
Google tests super fast broadband and web TV service in Kansas
Google has filed an application to bring its video service to residents of Kansas City, offering live TV and on-demand and online access to TV channels via a super fast broadband connection.
Twitter updates iPhone and Android apps
Twitter has revamped both its iOS and Android apps, with a raft of new features including a ‘Swipe shortcut’ and a ‘Find Friends’ tool.
PayPal recruits for 1,000 new jobs in Ireland
Online payments provider PayPal said it would create 1,000 new jobs in Dundalk, County Louth in Ireland.
Leaked docs show Facebook censorship guidelines ‘rule sex more offensive than blood and gore’
Facebook staff moderating user posts are ordered to delete all forms of sexual activity, but violent and gory images are allowed, according to a leaked document issued buy a disgruntled former employee.
Yandex adds Twitter feed and social tools to search results
Russian search giant Yandex has struck a deal with Twitter, giving searchers immediate access to as many as 250 million daily tweets.
Top 5 tips: How to lose online customers the B2C way
Getting visitors to a website is only half the battle- converting their visit into a purchase or action is another challenge entirely. John Ryder, client services director, Silverbean, lists the most common website conversion mistakes made by B2B and B2C websites.
M&S discount store starts selling online
Marks & Spencer has taken its discount store ‘M&S Outlet’ online this week.