In a blow to publishers and advertisers (and a victory for consumers) a German court in Hamburg has ruled that the practice of blocking advertising is legitimate.

UK newspaper the Sun once famous declared it was them “what won” the 1992 general election. But are social networks the new kingmakers of modern politics? New research suggests that 34% of UK Twitter users have changed their vote from one party to another based on something they have seen on the social network.

Digital ad spend grew 5.8% increase in 2014, with digital now accounting for most investment, according to new research.

Facebook has continued to dominate as an identity provider in Q1 of 2015, annihilating Russian based VK’s share of social logins.

Subscriptions from ‘over-the-top’ (OTT) TV providers such as Netflix and Amazon Prime will generate $31.6 billion by 2019, up from just under $8 billion in 2014, according to new research.

Makr Shakr, the world’s first robotic bartending system has made its debut as the Bionic Bar onboard on Royal Caribbean’s new ‘smart’ cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, in Southampton.

Passwords could soon be replaced by a new generation of identity verification devices that read body functions such as heartbeat, glucose levels and vein patterns. Matt White, senior manager in KPMG’s cyber security practice, argues why brands need to win consumer trust before this becomes a reality.

With the hotly anticipated global launch of Apple’s smartwatch only a few days away (April 24th), how do consumers feel about the device, and how many expect to be wearing one anytime soon? Latest research from GfK shows awareness of the launch is high, but there is confusion over what a smartwatch can do. Expectations … [Read more…]

Android Wear is getting its biggest update yet, including Wi-Fi support, emojis and hand gestures, as Google aims to bolster its digital timepieces ahead of the Apple Watch launch.

How can marketers go beyond engagements and ensure social media fans go on to make a purchase? New research from Crimson Hexagon and Millward Brown sheds light on Twitter’s role in the retail path to purchase.