Twitter ‘tried to buy Instagram before Facebook’
Twitter tried to purchase Instagram a few months ago, before Facebook shelled out a huge $1 billion for the photo sharing application, according to a news report.
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Half online feedback ‘comes from customers that buy instore’
Half (50%) of online customer feedback comes from those that bought products instore, according to new research.
Pinterest now third most popular social network in US
Pinterest has become the third most visited social network in the US, overtaking LinkedIn, according to new data.
Right to reply: Why did Facebook pay so much for Instagram?
Facebook has paid $1 billion to acquire Instagram. Since its launch in October 2010 on the Apple AppStore, Instagram has proven highly addictive, especially to younger demographics, growing to upwards of 30 million users, and over a billion photos uploaded. Mark Little, principal analyst at Ovum considers why Facebook would want to pay so much … [Read more…]
Guest comment: Brands missing out on Smart TV
The rise of smart TVs provides advertisers with a platform that combines the targeting power of the web ads with the of high-impact of TV commercials. But what is the best way to reach consumers in this emerging medium? Bruno Pereira, Director & Co-Founder, TV App Agency takes a look at why brands are missing … [Read more…]
Domino's makes £1m in mobile sales in one week
Domino’s took over £1m in sales through its mobile platform in a single week during the first quarter of 2012, the company has announced.
Domino’s makes £1m in mobile sales in one week
Domino’s took over £1m in sales through its mobile platform in a single week during the first quarter of 2012, the company has announced.
ITV appoints 4th Screen Advertising for mobile ads
ITV has picked 4th Screen Advertising to deliver creative mobile ad campaigns across its entire range of news, sport and entertainment apps and mobile sites.
Fridge magnet lets users order pizza at touch of a button
A Dubai-based pizza firm has created a fridge magnet device that lets users order pizza at the touch of a button.
Mobile banking apps ‘not meeting customer needs’
Of the 10 most important features user expect of their banking mobile apps, for only three is provision by the banks adequate, according to the results of a new survey.