3.57 degrees of separation: How Facebook friends are bringing the world closer
The old adage that we are all six personal connections away from knowing everyone in the world is no longer accurate according to Facebook- who claim it is now just 3.57.
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Zoolander takes over Barbie’s Instagram account
To promote Zoolander 2, Universal Pictures is running a social media tie-up with Mattel, which will see the movies titular hero take over barbie’s Instagram account for three days.
India blocks Facebook’s free internet scheme
India’s telecoms regulator has blocked Facebook’s Free Basics internet service today, saying the scheme violates net neutrality.
LinkedIn shares drop 28% after disappointing results
LinkedIn shares dropped 26% after the company projected lower than expected profits for the first quarter of 2016, blaming shaky global economic conditions.
Unilever searches for top 50 digital start-ups
Unilever Foundry has announced its search for the world’s top 50 marketing technology startups, who will be taken to Lions Innovation in Cannes in June to pitch to industry leaders.
Who is the Six Nations fan? [INFOGRAPHIC]
With the Six Nations Rugby tournament starting this weekend, there is a huge oportuinity for brands to get involved in the buzz around the event. This new infographic from Radium One looks at the key stats behind the typical 6 nations fan- and how to engage with them.
WhatsApp passes one billion monthly user mark
Mobile messaging service WhatsApp is now used by a billion people every month, Facebook has reported.
Guest comment: Has the rise of the emoji left you lost for words?
Nicholas Mann, owner and managing director of Interdirect gives us his take on the colourful little characters that seem to be leading the way in the future of emotional expression in digital communication.
Google overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company
Google’s new parent company Alphabet has overtaken Apple as the world’s most valuable company by market value, despite its ‘moonshots’ losing it $3.5bn over 12 months.
WhatApp most popular in Latin America
WhatsApp usage is highest in Latin America, while the chat app struggles in North America, where stable-mate Facebook Messenger leads the way, according to new research.