The online world is increasingly reflecting the offline world, with the web’s 50 most-popular brands consisting more than ever of businesses established in the ‘real world’ and sites serving the interaction between ‘real people’, according to a UKOM/Nielsen study of how the profile of the web’s most-visited sites has changed since 2004.
Search wars: Bing overtakes Yahoo! globally for first time
The Bing search engine overtook Yahoo! for the first time worldwide in January and increased its lead in February according to web analytics company, StatCounter.
World’s first ‘eye-controlled laptop’ unveiled
Tobii Technology has unveiled the world’s first laptop with integrated eye control replacing the role of mice, keyboards and trackpads.
Top tips: Optimising email subject lines to increase revenue
Email subject lines play an important role in gauging reader attention. Jim Sinor, Account Director, Epsilon International, provides some tips on how to ensure each email communication has the optimum impact.
Qype takes on Groupon, buys German coupon provider
Recommendation community Qype has bought Munich-based Cooledeals.de to launch a new coupon site QypeDeals.com, initially rolling out to Germany.
Premier League predictions show launches on Facebook
The first interactive Facebook show based around predicting Premier League scores launches this Friday (4 March).
Mobile Interactive Group buys mobile tech firm Golden Bytes
Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) has bought mobile technology, marketing and services company Golden Bytes, for an undisclosed sum.
UK to lead European online retail boom, despite economic gloom
Despite the challenging economy, European online retail sales grew 18% in 2010, and will grow 13% in 2011, reaching €92 billion, with the UK leading the pack, according to a new report.
Cadbury debuts £6.5m ‘Spots v Stripes’ campaign for 2012 Olympics
Cadbury, the Official Treat Provider of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, has invested £6.5m into a new campaign – the Spots v Stripes Race Season – which began this month.
Drinkaware app lets people track alcohol units consumed
Digby Digital, a new Bristol-based, strategy-led, digital agency has launched today with a Drinkaware, an independent UK-wide charity, project.