Internet ad spend ‘will overtake TV next year’ in US- report
Internet ad spend will overtake broadcast advertising in the US next year, according to a new report from Price Waterhouse Coopers.
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Getting personal: how BYOD is influencing the passenger experience [INFOGRAPHIC]
The digital traveller prefers their own devices for a more connected inflight experience and are increasingly switching to use of their own devices during flights, according to new research.
Can you win the Best of the European Internet? Lovie Awards 2016 seeks final entries
With the 10th June deadline fast approaching, The Lovie Awards is seeking entries to honour the best of the internet across Europe, from online ads and video to mobile apps and social media.
KFC partners Baidu for robot powered store in China
Chinese internet giant Baidu and KFC have teamed up to launch a concept store in Shanghai that uses conversational robots as servers.
Spotify in major shift to video with 12 new pop culture series
Spotify is taking on Apple’s iTunes with a major new push into video, with 12 new series dedicated to pop culture.
Sunfly to launch £4.99 karaoke streaming service
Karaoke technology firm Sunfly is marking its 25th Anniversary with the launch of streaming service which will allow every household in the UK to access its karaoke library through their tablets, laptops, smart phones and TVs.
Global TV trends: BBC and Netflix lead way for recommendations
Whether public service or paid-for, the UK’s TV channels are most likely to be recommended by viewers- but Netflix is on the rise, according to new research.
Mashable fires staff in major shift to video content
Mashable has axed an unspecified number of its staff, as the digital news site embarks on a video content drive.
Can Alibaba AI predict reality TV show winner?
Alibaba has built an artificial intelligence platform that it hopes can correctly predict the outcome of reality TV talent show I’m a Singer.
Fireman Sam gets social media revamp
Global children’s brand Fireman Sam is being given a reinvigorated social identity to create a new look and feel on Facebook across nine different territories, and has since doubled engagement with fans.