Facebook buys fitness tracker Moves
Facebook has bought fitness tracking app Moves, suggesting the company’s interest in entering the health monitoring technology arena.
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AOL and Microsoft in global video partnership
AOL and Microsoft have agreed on a new global video distribution deal, with content from AOL brands to be available on MSN and Bing Apps for Windows and Windows Phone.
Google+ leader Vic Gundotra quits company
Vic Gundotra, of the key figures behind Google’s social network, is leaving the company.
Facebook profits triple as mobile accounts for 59% of ad revenue
A rise in mobile ad sales helped Facebook triple its profits in the first three months of 2014, with a staggering 59% of ad revenue coming from mobile.
Top multichannel marketing tips: Taking digital engagement in store
In the rush to exploit online innovation are retailers in danger of overlooking the face to face experience? Innovative digital and mobile technologies are increasingly being used to personalise the online experience; but it is also essential to include the retail store in that experience to maximise the value of every aspect of the customer/brand … [Read more…]
Google links to apps in AdWords for first time
Google is offering advertisers the option of targeted app install ads on mobile search and YouTube, following similar moves by rivals Facebook, Yahoo and Twitter.
Top tips: Fitness Fanatics get Techy
Spring has begun and it’s time to #GetLeggy as the sunny weather approaches. While trying to get those pins back into shape, regular exercisers will notice the increasing array of fitness gadgets on the market to aid their exercise routines. From tracking apps and monitoring bands to sweat resistant accessories and fitness watches, the relationship … [Read more…]
Tesco plans online push to boost flagging market share
Tesco plans to increased sales at its UK business through online shopping, rather than bricks and mortar, as it announced a 3.6% drop in trading profit to £2.2bn last week.
Privacy poll: Banks ‘most trusted’ to protect data
People are more likely to trust banks to protect their data than politicians, security agencies, mobile phone companies or online and social media providers, according to the findings of a new poll.
Facebook planning ‘e-money’ banking service?
Facebook is planning to offer banking services to its users, The Financial Times has reported this week.