Amazon is considering a takeover bid for online fashion retailer Asos, according to a news report.
Facebook offers free talktime in India
Facebook is offering mobile users the Indian rupee equivalent of nearly US$1 in free talk time to sign up to the social networking service, in a bid to increase its subscribers in the country.
Apple drops Java from browsers
Apple is removing Oracle’s Java software from browsers on its Mac operating system, as part of its latest software update.
Top newspapers on Pinterest: Mail Online gets 2 million shares
The Daily Mail website has generated 2 million ‘pins’ on Pinterest, with the Guardian getting the greatest number of shares for a single article, according to new research.
US election: Obama V Romney- who is winning the email race? (infographic)
Election Day is just weeks away and both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney’s campaigns are in full swing. The success of each of the candidates on November 6 relies on effectively communicating to their constituents, seeking to build support, donations and their voter bases. This infographic from Return Path looks at who is winning the … [Read more…]
Kantar debuts ‘WHY code’ to measure consumer intent online
Kantar Media TGI has launched the WHY Code, a new initiative that provides insight into what drives consumer choices.
Google shock profit slowdown: Shares suspended after results blunder
Google saw nearly $20bn wiped off its market value in minutes yesterday, after third quarter earnings figures released prematurely by mistake revealed a surprise drop in profit growth.
Facebook opens mobile app ads to all developers
Facebook is letting mobile app developers promote their ads within the ‘Try These Games’ box right in the middle of the mobile news feed.
Wise up to IP rights: why agencies might own your creative content
Do you own the rights to your creative content? Vague contracts and confusing copyright laws have left many marketers in the dark over intellectual property (IP) rights. Craig Olugbode, managing director of Own My IP, explains the key issues and pitfalls in owning your own work.
The Pirate Bay moves to cloud to thwart shutdown
The Pirate Bay has moved its servers to the cloud to hinder authorities’ attempts to take it offline.