In a shock move ahead of Facebook’s IPO this week, General Motors is reportedly pulling all of its $10m- worth of ads from the social network saying that paid ads are ‘ineffective’ on the platform.

In a shock move ahead of Facebook’s IPO this week, General Motors is reportedly pulling all of its $10m- worth of ads from the social network saying that paid ads are ‘ineffective’ on the platform.

Ahead of Facebook’s historic IPO this week, Experian Hitwise and Techlightenment have provided 10 key data points about the social network’s UK usage, and a further five points about the way users interact with brand Pages.

Yahoo has unveiled a new tool for online advertisers designed to take advantage of the company’s experience with big data analytics to improve the effectiveness and reach of targeted campaigns running on the portal’s network.

Yell has bought DIY website and online shop builder Moonfruit for £18m as part of its ongoing strategy to become a leading provider of local eMarketplaces.

With Facebook’s stock market flotation imminent, European MD of RadiumOne. Rupert believes that Facebook’s advertising model could lead to an over saturation of adverts for Facebook users.

Sainsbury’s has launched a mobile version of its online grocery shopping website, letting shoppers buy all of Sainsbury’s products from their phones and handheld devices.

Sainsbury’s has launched a mobile version of its online grocery shopping website, letting shoppers buy all of Sainsbury’s products from their phones and handheld devices.

The UK Government’s top legal adviser has issued a new warning over abusive tweets and Facebook posts.

Web hosting firm Webfusion has launched its new website with a new partner programme in which customers can make 15 per cent commissions.