Snapchat merges Discover and Live Stories to give publishers a boost
Snapchat has redesigned its ‘Discover’ section, merging it with ‘LIve Stories’ to make it easier for media partners, such as BuzzFeed and Red Bull, to share content online.
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Amazon grocery service finally comes to UK
Amazon has finally launched its grocery service in the UK, in a major challenge to supermarkets.
Euro 2016 website review: Learning from FIFA’s mistakes (but some mobile misteps)
Football fans on the move could be set for frustration, waiting three times longer for UEFA mobile site compared to desktop, according to a ‘fitness test’ review from a digital performance firm.
‘Dark social’ channels dominate UK mobile sharing activity
The vast majority (80%) of ‘shared’ content on mobile is viewed via ‘dark social’ channels, such as pasted links in emails or chat apps, according to new research.
Snapchat overtakes Twitter for daily users
Snapchat has now overtaken Twitter for daily users, a good indicator of its explosive growth, accoridng to a news report.
Can big data predict Euro 2016 winner?
Tumblr and Yahoo Sport have predicted the winner of UEFA EURO 2016, with Germany defeating Spain in the final for the championship, according to data analysis.
EU vote fiasco: UK extends deadline after site crashes [UPDATED]
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the Government may extend the EU voter registration deadline, after the official website crashed in the final hours, leaving many people unable to take part in the upcoming referendum. UPDATE: The deadline for registering to vote in the EU referendum has been extended until Thursday (9th June), … [Read more…]
Top global brands: Google regains top slot from Apple
Google has regained the crown as most valuable global brand ahead of Apple, while Vodafone retains UK top spot, according to a new report.
Getting personal: how BYOD is influencing the passenger experience [INFOGRAPHIC]
The digital traveller prefers their own devices for a more connected inflight experience and are increasingly switching to use of their own devices during flights, according to new research.
Mobile ad blocking rises to 22% across world
The World Advertising Federation (WFA) called for the industry to take more responsibility against mobile ad blocking, as a new report reveals that 22% of mobile users are employing some form of filtering software.