Bebo files for bankruptcy as shareholder battle continues
Social networking site Bebo has filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in California, following an ongoing battle between shareholders.
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World of Warcraft ‘lost a million users’ in 2013 so far
World of Warcraft has lost more than one million subscribers in the first three months of 2013, as gamers leave for free to play alternatives.
Top 20 sites in Russia
Mail.Ru, Yandex, Google and VK are the most visited sites in Russia, but it’s the social networks that get most screentime, according to new data from ComScore.
Right to reply: YouTube’s paid content channels show it cannot survive on advertising alone
Last week saw YouTube unveil its paid subscription channels, letting users watch content such as national Georaphic and Sesame Street episodes online for a monthly channel fee as low as $0.99. Stuart Fuller, Director of Commercial Operations and Communications at NetNames, examines how the move needs to adapt to keep up with the shift to … [Read more…]
Right to reply: YouTube’s bid to become ‘first choice’ content platform
Last week saw YouTube unveil its paid subscription channels, letting users watch content such as National Geographic and Sesame Street episodes online for a monthly channel fee as low as $0.99. Alistair Dent, head of PPC, Periscopix, sees the move as YouTube’s next step towards becoming the ‘first choice’ platform for content creators- both large … [Read more…]
UK luxury market to 'double by 2017'
The UK luxury market is forecast to double in size over the next five years, increasing in value to £12.2 billion in 2017, in comparison to £6.6 billion in 2012, according to new research.
Content management ‘key to driving positive customer experiences’
Only 38% of companies believe their content management system (CMS) facilitates a brand-enhancing digital presence, according to new research published today.
YouTube takes on Amazon and Netflix with paid TV channels
YouTube is testing paid channels on its website, charging user from $0.99 a month to watch select content such as full Sesame Street episodes or the National Geographic Kids channel.
Facebook to buy mobile mapping firm Waze for $1bn?
Facebook is in talks to buy Israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up Waze for $800m to $1bn, according to a news report.
UK adspend hits £17bn- first time since 2007
Total advertising spend in the UK reached £17.172bn in 2012, up 2.3% on 2011 according to figures released this week in the AA/Warc Expenditure Report.