Baidu profits up 95% as ad revenues soar
Chinese search giant Baidu posted second-quarter profits up 95% on a year ago at $253m, following rapid growth in advertising revenues.
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Brits face hefty mobile internet charges
Many Brits are unaware of the financial risks of using their mobile phone to browse the internet, a survey from thinkbroadband.com has found.
Google debuts ‘AdWords Express’ for local businesses
Google has launched ‘AdWords Express’ in the US, an updated version of its paid search designed to get local businesses in the US up and running with online advertising in under five minutes.
Top 5 tips: The rise of the ‘Splinternet’- Scaling walled gardens to reach customers
For the past 15 years, websites have been the prevalent digital modus operandi for businesses, however, all of that changed in 2010 with social, mobile and applications becoming mainstream. As these digital technologies continue to fragment, it has become increasingly difficult for brands to manage and monitor their online presence across multiple markets, let alone … [Read more…]
High street retailers move to Wi-Fi: Tesco tests a new approach
Is it a small activity in 4 stores, or a pilot for a new service all smart retailers will offer? We think the latest news from retail giant Tesco is the pilot of a new approach. Free wi-fi is being rolled out in 4 UK stores. This lets consumers browse while they shop – or … [Read more…]
Online sales now account for 10% of all UK retail revenue
Sales online made up 9.9% of all UK retail sales in June, up from 6.8% a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Boys ‘more interactive than girls on Facebook’
There are key gender differences in how today’s digital natives interact online according to a new study.
Most UK firms ‘to appoint social media managers this year’
Over two-thirds (69%) of UK businesses have appointed or plan to appoint a social media or community manager in next 12 months, according to new research.
William Hill revamps mobile betting site
William Hill has launched a new mobile site with a raft of new features.
Blackberry maker to axe 2,000 jobs as profits decline
Research In Motion is to cut about 2,000 jobs, representing 11% of the Blackberry-phone maker’s workforce.