IMVU takes virtual world to Europe
IMVU has launched seven new internationalized versions of its 3D virtual world.
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World online ad market: Search marketing set to soar further
Search marketing accounts for more than half of all global online advertising, and is forcast to take an even bigger slice of the market in four years time, according to a new report looking at the global internet ad industry.
Hiscox first UK advertiser on location-based media ad platform JiWire
Location-based media firm JiWire is running its first UK-based campaign from Hiscox, which will see the insurer advertising to people via wi-fi networks on both mobile and laptop devices.
Life on the web in 1997: ‘Archaeological dig’ of the web saves early sites from extinction
The first ever ‘archaeological dig of the internet’ has been launched in London, aimed at preserving some of the earliest websites for future generations.
Top 10 financial online display advertisers in UK
Data from the comScore Ad Metrix service has revealed that Adaptive Affinity ranked as the top online display advertiser amongst financial companies.
Right to reply: Spending review threatens UK broadband infrastructure
Delegates at yesterday’s Westminster e-Forum were warned by UK broadband specialists Point Topic that the £530m allocated to broadband infrastructure development across the UK is “not nearly enough”.
10m Brits seek financial aid online
Nearly 10 million internet users turned to the web for financial advice, spending an average of 15 minutes on sites in the category during the month, according to new research.
Ad giant WPP sees revenue soar
WPP has seen its revenues climb 12.2% during the third quarter of this year, with the advertising giant cautiously optimistic heading out of the global economic crisis.
Dutch audience spent most time on portals
People in the Netherlands racked up the most website visits per month in Europe, and spent the most time on web portals, according to new data.
Mount Everest gets wired up for web
Climbers at the top of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, will now be able to make video calls and surf the Internet on their mobile phones, a Nepalese telecom group claims.