Blackberry owner mulls splitting company in two
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is considering splitting its business in two, separating its struggling handset manufacturing division from its messaging network, according to a new report.
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Right to reply: Can Google conquer TV too?
Next month, Google is set to launch its web TV service in the UK , but can the internet giant transfer its success to the living room? Bill Scott, is Chief Operating & Commercial Officer at easeltv looks at three factors that could determine Google’s success or failure in the TV market.
Zynga displays Facebook sponsored stories
Zynga has opened its social gaming website to Facebook ads, as the social network looks to boost its ad reach amid mounting pressure from its new shareholders.
Centaur buys Econsultancy for £50m
Centaur Media has bought Econsultancy for £50m, as the publisher looks to focus on digital and events channels.
Google helps manage workers on the move with mobile app
Google has launched Maps Coordinate, a paid-for mobile app designed to help companies track and manage workers on the move.
Economy-Proof Ads: Funny Beats Frugal in Advertising
In 2011, worldwide ad spending totaled $488 billion, $72 billion of which was spent on U.S. television alone. Over the next decade, estimated global consumer spending will exceed $450 trillion. With so much at stake—and many markets continuing to face tough economic realities, how do advertisers reach and resonate with an increasingly diverse, demanding and … [Read more…]
Facebook lets users edit comments
Facebook is letting users edit the comments they make on status updates, photos videos or other content posted on the social network.
AFP Twitter tool tracks global politics with ‘E-Diplomacy Hub’
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has launched “the e-diplomacy hub”, an Internet-based application that measures and visualises the presence and influence of diplomatic actors on Twitter.
Digital journalism trends- Video, mobile apps and infographics flourishing
Digital journialism is going mainstream, with media brands around the world carrying a wider range of digital content, supporting more devices, and drawing on digital sources more heavily than before, according to a new report.
Mobile traffic ‘converting at rate of 3.1%’- study
Mobile is accounting for 7.85% of all online sales in the UK, according to new research.