A fifth of consumers ‘now playing social games online’
A fifth of consumers (19%) are now playing social games online, according to a new report by Econsultancy which looks in detail at a sector now worth close to a billion dollars.
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US Judge demands Twitter reveals Wikileaks infomation
The US government has requested personal information from the Twitter accounts of four WikiLeaks supporters as part of a widening criminal probe, the whistle-blower website says.
Online video rentals ‘failed to live up to hype’ in 2010
Despite years of big growth and even bigger hype, the network-delivered rental and sale of videos continued to represent only a small portion of the U.S. home video entertainment market in 2010, as consumers flocked to buy and rent Blu-ray discs, according to Screen Digest, now part of IHS.
Top tips: Digital marketing success in 2011
2011 looks set to be a tough year for marketers as the austerity measures set out in October’s spending review start to bite at the pockets of consumers. VAT increases, increased travel costs and job uncertainties can only mean one thing: marketers are going to need to work even harder at attracting, retaining and increasing … [Read more…]
Right to reply: Google education apps a smart move
SEO experts Queryclick.com thinks Google is on the right track with plans to sell education software through its app store.
Right to reply: UK schools ‘a playground for hackers’
Many primary and secondary schools in the UK are thought to be highly vulnerable to cyber attacks as a result of poor software patching and a lack of wider information security provision – putting pupil, employee and administrative information at risk – according to security testing specialist NGS Secure, part of NCC Group.
Macy's to add 725 jobs to help with online growth
US department store Macy’s plans to fill about 725 new positions over the next two years to assist with the growth of its online business.
Macy’s to add 725 jobs to help with online growth
US department store Macy’s plans to fill about 725 new positions over the next two years to assist with the growth of its online business.
A third of etailers fail to ‘welcome’ customers
More than a third (34%) of eTailers do not ‘welcome’ or ‘thank’ customers when they actively subscribe to email communications, meaning many are not engaging customers when they are most captive, incentivising them to shop, according to new research.
Top tips: 12 business technology bets for 2011
Whilst 2010 saw the unveiling of hot new products like the iPad and iPhone4 as well as the widespread adoption of the Windows 7 and Android operating systems, 2011 looks set to offer more technology treats. Mark Seemann, the CTO at Outsourcery, takes a look at 12 trends that will play a part in shaping … [Read more…]