Groupon boosts location tools with Hyperpublic buy
Groupon has bought Hyperpublic, a small company that develops location-based technology that can be integrated into other applications.
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Yelp aims to raise $100m in IPO
US-based local review site Yelp has become the latest Internet company to announce its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), hoping to raise as much as $100 million by selling its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
US: Tablets becoming ‘playmate, teacher and babysitter’ for kids
The rise of gadgets is ushering in a new generation of kids who are growing up digital, with many US children using tablet devices for games, education and TV shows, according to new research.
Consumers ‘trust social brands more’- China and India survey
The vast majority of consumers in China and India trust brands that are responsible or sociable, according to new research.
Sky Go launches on Android devices
Broadcaster Sky has launched its Sky Go app on Android, giving smartphone users access to its web TV service.
Twitter and American Express debut self-service ad platform for small firms
Twitter has partnered with American Express to offer both customers early access to an online advertising platform for small businesses.
The power of recommendations: Consumers ‘enjoy shared video ads more’
Social recommendations have a positive effect on a consumer’s enjoyment and recall of video ads, according to a new study.
What does an $18m website look like? Four Seasons undergoes major online revamp
Luxury hotel chain FourSeasons has unveiled the latest part of its $18m investment to overhaul its web presense and boost online bookings.
Internet now accounts for 12% of all UK retail sales- ONS
Retail sales rose 0.9% in January compared with December, with internet sales now accounting for 12% of the total, according to new research.
Online sales now worth £180m at Domino’s
Pizza chain Domino’s has enjoyed a profits boosted as pizza lovers increasingly book online.