Social media data firm Janrain has secured $33m in funding from a number of investors, as it looks to boost social login tools for clients including Philips, Channel 4, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Mattel.
The number of people using the internet in China rose by 10% last year to 564m last year, with 75% of those having access via mobile devices, according to new figures.
High street music retailer HMV is calling in administrators, putting over 4000 jobs at risk. The news makes HMV the latest in a succession of retailers to fall into trouble following a difficult trading period and the challenge from online stores. Dan Wagner, CEO and Chairman of mPowa and Powa Technologies, which is responsible for … [Read more…]
Jack Ma, founder of China’s Alibaba.com, is stepping down as chief executive but will remain chairman.
Facebook has sent out invitations to a mystery event next week, sparking rumours that it is set to unveil a smartphone, shop or new marketing tools.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium have highlighted a boom in online spending for Christmas 2012.But without the 17% rise in website sales for goods other than food, spending would have fallen. Mark Haviland, MD of CPA network Rakuten LinkShare looks at the growing importance of ecommerce for the UK economy.
It’s a common question in mobile marketing- do we optimise our website for smartphones and tablets, or do we build an app? David Adams, developer at e-commerce design agency, Session Digital looks at the options…
Small retailers are facing increasing pricing pressures when selling online, according to a new poll.
Thomas Cook has stopped offering online discounts on its website, in a bid offer standardised prices on the high street and online.
Thomas Cook has stopped offering online discounts on its website, in a bid offer standardised prices on the high street and online.