Global Facebook ad budgets up 81% (as revenue rises 162%)
Global Facebook ad budgets have increased 81% (year on year) while revenue from Facebook ads is up 162% according to new quarterly data.
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Google Play now far ahead of Apple for app downloads (but still makes less money)
Google Play has significantly widened its lead over Apple’s App Store when it comes to app downloads, but Apple’s store still dominates app revenues, according to new research.
Nigerian online shopping giant Konga embarks on search drive
Independent digital media agency 7thingsmedia, have been selected by Nigeria’s largest shopping website, Konga, to grow their business through innovative display, paid and organic search campaigns.
Delays to digital transformation projects worry CIOs and CFOs
Digital is becoming increasingly disruptive as legal firms create virtual teams to meet new customer demands, retailers like Argos overhaul their business models to better serve their digital customers, and travel firms like Virgin Holidays are creating superior website experiences to advertise to and engage their customers. But many firms are struggling to keep up … [Read more…]
US media consumption trends: Music tops the charts
In a fragmented media world where technology is reshaping consumer habits, music continues to be the soundtrack of our daily lives. According to Music 360 2014, Nielsen’s third annual in-depth study of the tastes, habits and preferences of U.S. music listeners, 93% of the country’s population listens to music, spending more than 25 hours each … [Read more…]
Apple reveals thinner iPads with fingerprint scanners
Apple has launched two new iPads featuring Touch ID fingerprint sensors and a camera ‘burst mode’, as the electronics giant looks to regain lost market share from Android in the tablets sector.
Video viral of the week: Peugeot reboots action-packed 80’s ad
Back in 1984, Peugeot ran a James Bond-style ad to promote its 205 model, replete with helicopter chases, explosions and glamorous women. Now the ad is back… with a digital twist. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Ryanair provides Twitter info on all flights
Ryanair is providing real-time information on every flight via a new Twitter account.
Top tips: Can any business afford to wait for Digital Britain?
If the Government’s statements about Digital Britain could be believed, even the most rural outpost should be enjoying high speed broadband. The reality is that even those operating in towns and cities are struggling to get any kind of decent broadband speed via ageing copper networks. So called Digital Britain is fast becoming Divided Britain; … [Read more…]
Netflix shares drop on slowing subscriber growth
Shares in Netflix dipped this week after it revealed that it has fewer subscribers than forecast.