Google shut down 780 million ‘bad ads’ in 2015
Google disabled 780 million bad ads globally in 2015 as part of its continuing initiative to rid its network of ads that used sneaky tactics to get more clicks.
Author: Robin Langford
Right to reply: Why the industry is getting it wrong with native
Native advertising is set to decline this year, with fewer brands prepared to invest in sponsored digital content. Nick Brown, CEO of Avid looks at the current state of native advertising and the issues surrounding measurement and creativity.
Sina Weibo drops 140-character limit ahead of Twitter
Chinese social network Sina Weibo, often called the country’s version of Twitter, is ending its 140-character limit for user posts.
The last Lumia: Microsoft planning ‘Surface Phone’?
Microsoft is expected to launch its final Lumia smartphone next month at Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, signalling the start of the long-rumoured Surface Phone.
Mobile ad spend trends: Industry moves towards higher quality inventory
Advertisers are seeking higher quality mobile placements to target holiday shoppers, with a 45% rise increase in weekly ‘Private Marketplaces’ (PMP) volume before Black Friday, according to new research.
Rise of social business: LinkedIn hits 20m members in UK [INFOGRAHIC]
LinkedIn has reached 20 million members in the UK this week, and the world’s largest professional network has marked the occasion with a new infographic looking at the rise of social business.
1 in 4 Brits to take a ‘digital detox’ in 2016
A quarter of Brits (25%) are planning to spend less time using social media or digital devices in 2016, with information overload and rising stress levels to blame, according to new research.
Vegetarian butchers and exploding kittens: Top 13 crowdfunding campaigns [INFOGRAPGHIC]
From the World’s first vegetarian butcher to a card game based on kittens and explosions, Choice Loans takes a look at some of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns of last year.
Netflix customer numbers beat forecasts
Video-streaming company Netflix said its customer numbers surged more than expected last quarter, as it looks to target more affluent international customers.
WeChat used by 63% of China’s web users
Five years on from its launch, messaging app WeChat is now being used by the majority (63%) of China’s internet users, according to new research.