Sky Arts creates ‘Twitter Jukebox’ recommendation engine
Sky Arts has created a show recommendation service using Twitter, designed to direct viewers to new shows and highlight the relaunch of the channel this month.
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Heinz QR codes accidentally link to ‘saucy’ porn site
In a stark warning to brands with too many untracked website domains, Heinz has been embarrassed after a QR code on bottles of Ketchup now links to a hardcore porn site.
Ad-free social network Ello finally opens to public with iPhone app
Ad free social network Ello is finally opening up to the public, swapping its invite-only membership for a public iPhone app.
The rise of fake reviews: £23bn a year influenced by online opinions
Businesses are paying people to write positive online reviews and endorsements, with £23bn a year of UK consumer spending influenced by online reviews, according to a new report.
Rise of the ‘Thrivers’ consumer demographic
A new demographic group indentified as ‘Thrivers’ are a media-literate, tech-savvy and positive minded audience; with a greater social responsibility and complex relationship with brands, according to a new report.
New image analytics tool tracks eyes on social media
A new tool that lets brands and agencies identify, track and analyze logos contained in billions of social media posts across platforms has gone live, with O2 among the first brands to sign up.
Global news trends: BuzzFeed, Vice and Huff Post catching BBC and CNN
Digital-focussed media companies like The Huffington Post and BuzzFeed are threatening the dominance of traditional online news organisations like the BBC and CNN, a new report has found.
Facebook takes on Snapchat with private photo app ‘Moments’
Facebook has launched a new app that will make it easier for users to privately share photos, dubbed ‘Moments’.
YouTube takes on Amazon with gaming site and apps
Google is launching a dedicated gaming portal and app service to rival Amazon’s Twitch site.
Twitch debuts private messaging feature
Online game streaming site Twitch has launched Whisper, a private messaging feature that lets users share gaming tips.