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Google+ ‘now has 235 million active users’: Communities launched to rival Facebook groups
Google has announced that there are 500 million profiles on its social network, 235 million of which were active this month.
Top 25 Facebook games of 2012: Songpop wins, Draw Something comes 10th
Facebook has announced its 25 most popular social games for 2012, with music trivia game SongPop taking the title as best rated game.
Viral of the week: Ogilvy resorts to ‘pirate recruitment’ to get top talent
How far would you go to bring the best talent to your team? In Belgium, Ogilvy delved into murky waters by using pirate software sites to recruit cash-strapped (but ambitious) unemployed web designers. See why it’s our viral of the week below…
Google CEO: “I’m extremely curious that Apple has not chosen to sue us”
In a frank interview this week, Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt has admitted his surprise that Apple has not sued the search giant.
Zynga applies for gambling license in US
Zynga has applied to the Nevada Gambling Control Board as a first step towards preparing to offer gambling in the US for real money if new legislation comes through.
Google adds ‘3D’ shopping to rival in-store experience
Google has launched a suite of new online shopping tools ahead of the festive season, including a list of top toys that lets shoppers inspect potential purchases in 3D, along with listings and even floor plans of nearby stores.
UK lags behind the US in its understanding of online display advertising
The UK is struggling behind the US when it comes to recognizing key expressions in the online advertising industry, failing to identify key terms such as RTB, DSP and SSP in comparison to their US counterparts, according to new research.
LBi appoints Ed Ling as UK Media Director and Chief Media Officer
Marketing and technology agency LBi has appointed Ed Ling as UK Media Director and Chief Media Officer with responsibility for strengthening the agency’s media offering in the UK and key international territories.
Ecommerce trends: The rise of ‘multi-channel’ shopping
The convenience of online shopping and retailer’s website functionality are key motivations for the adoption of online grocery shopping by consumers. 20% of the UK internet population visit the leading grocery retailers’ websites each month, with an average of 1.3 million consumers purchasing online.