Facebook fights off criticism to beat profit expectations
Facebook saw its stock rise by more than three per cent after beating expectations in the third quarter as it continues to fight its constant criticism from governments and the public.
Author: Robin Langford
“It must be earned, not bought”: Twitter to ban all paid political ads
Twitter has taken the controversial step to ban political advertising from its platform, just weeks before the UK holds a general election.
eCommerce ad spend up 51% increase as brands shift budgets to Amazon
The amount brands are spending on ecommerce ads has risen 115% year-on-year as Amazon advertising reaches new heights, according to new global research.
UK ecommerce platforms ‘not ready for Brexit’
Businesses in the UK are struggling to prepare their eCommerce platforms for Britain’s departure from the European Union, according to a new study commissioned by Greenlight Commerce, a digital commerce agency.
DIY filters: Snapchat lets users customise AR camera drawings
Snapchat has launched 3D Paint – a way to overlay colourful 3D drawings on your face and the world around you, directly from the Snapchat camera.
Amazon to make grocery free for Prime members (in the US)
Amazon is eliminating its fee for grocery delivery in the United States as competition heats up in the rapidly expanding food delivery business.
Facebook agrees to pay £500k fine over political data scandal
Facebook has agreed to pay a £500,000 fine imposed by the UK’s data protection watchdog for its role in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Yext launches AI-Search product for brand websites
Yext has launched an AI-based search product for business websites – ‘Yext Answers’ to help brands answer customer questions with brand verified answers.
Marvel versus classic Disney: the battle for Halloween costume supremacy
Which Halloween costumes are the most popular around the world: Disney or Marvel? New research indicates that Snow White is the go-to garb for fancy dress in the UK.
Many happy returns: Christmas customers more loyal than other times of year
Holiday customers that return the following holiday season are more than twice as likely to convert compared to other customers – highlighting the importance of using technology that can analyse and segment valuable audiences at scale, according to new research.