Last week saw Facebook announce new ad format, allowing advertisers to run messages directly in user’s news feeds, whether they had ‘liked’ their page or not. Oliver Felstead, Managing Director, UK & EMEA, Coupons.com looks at the implications of the controversial addition to Facebook’s marketing arsenal…

Sony Corporation is cutting 1,000 jobs from its mobile phone division, as the Japanese electronics giant struggles to compete with Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market.

Facebook has begun started removing ‘deleted’ photos from its servers, after users complained that they were still accessible online.

Google Sites, Facebook and Yahoo! Sites lead as top sestinations in India, while social media is booming, according to new research.

The Camping and Caravanning Club has launched a new online marketing campaign, called ‘Don’t mention the Weather’, designed at promoting great British days out to the 13 million people in the UK interested in camping.

YouTube has introduced skippable ads on its mobile site, letting viewers choose whether or not to watch a video ad, and only charges advertisers if the ad is watched.

While Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn dominate the global scene, niche social networks have massively increased their market share, with Instagram and Pinterest emerging as the global winners, according to a new study.

Despite Starbucks having eight times the number of central London outlets, the chain secures less Facebook check-ins on average than rival coffee group Costa, according to new research.

China’s most popular Web browser Qihoo has replaced Google with its own newly launched search engine as default choice.

The UK Government has issued proposals for its midata programme, which aims to give consumers access to their data.