Some of the biggest online gaming networks have been hit by hackers claiming to be linked to the jihadist group Islamic State, affecting Sony’s Playstation Network, Microsoft’s XBox Live, Blizzard’s Battle.net and Grinding Gear Games
Guest comment : From omni channel to omni payments
The days of credit card payments could be numbered, as consumers opt for a range of alternative, more convenient ways of paying online, according to Jasper Bell, Strategy Consultant at Amaze.
US web trends: App use overtaking desktop and web browsing
Most Americans are more likely to access digital media via apps rather than through traditional desktop or mobile web surfing, according to new research.
New Zealand social trends: What brands are succeeding on Facebook?
Social media usage is now standard practice in our daily lives with 80% of online New Zealanders using these sites each month, according to new research from Nielsen.
US app engagement trends: iPhone still trumps Android
iPhone users in the US earn more and spend more time on apps than their Android counterparts, according to new research.
Facebook lets advertisers appear more often in timeline
Facebook has raised the frequency cap on ads, letting brands appear twice as often in its users’ timelines, as the social network continues to steer brands towards paid ads.
Personalised marketing boosts customer loyalty- survey
Personalised marketing has a big impact on brand loyalty and customer retention, but the practice remains hard to implement, according to new survey of marketers.
SoundCloud debuts ads to fund musicians
Soundcloud has introduced a new ad system, as its looks to woo musicians and labels to its music streaming platform.
The Huffington Post launches in India
The Huffington Post has teamed up with The Times of India Group, India’s largest media conglomerate, to launch an Indian edition of online news and entertainment publication.
Video viral of the week: Axe encorages men to embrace weekdays
Axe has launched a new digital campaign designed to remind men that fragrances are not just for special occasions, as the Unilever body spray brand encourages their core audience of young males to embrace weekdays.