Facebook turns profile photos into videos
Social networking giant Facebook is letting users put up videos as their profile pictures.
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Jack Dorsey finally named as permanent Twitter CEO
Jack Dorsey has finally been named as the chief executive of Twitter replacing Dick Costolo who left the role in July.
Twitter ‘could ditch 140 character limit’- report
Twitter is considering allowing its posts to stretch beyond 140 characters, according to a news report.
New Instagram ads ‘get 17 times more clicks’- report
US furniture retailer RC Willey, the first brand to use Instagram advertising, attained a click-through rate nearly 17 times higher than average, according to new data.
Trivia app QuizUp becomes TV gameshow on NBC
Popular trivia app Quiz Up is being turned into a primetime TV show in the US, pitching viewers against studio contestants.
Consumer trust in traditional ads falls (but friend recommendations still most credible)
Most forms of advertising and communication, such as TV ads, company websites, and promotional emails, have all seen a decline in trust among UK consumers over the last two years, according to new research.
Who are the crowdfunding investors? (Infographic)
Crowdfunding has become a popular alternative finance method, with investors choosing to back a huge variety of projects – but who are these investors?
Facebook takes on TV with new video ad buying tools
Facebook has launched a set of ad tools designed to help brands better synchronise their ad campaigns across screens, using Target Ratings Points (TRP) as a measurement metric.
Most UK retailers now using social media to engage customers
92% of the UK’s top 50 retailers are now active across social media platforms as they seek new ways to enhance sales, according to new research.
Facebook launches 360 video with Star Wars exclusive
Facebook is to post an exclusive 360-degree Star Wars clip, as the social network looks to ramp up its virtual reality content ahead of the commercial launch if its Oculus Rift device.