Microsoft has struck deals with nearly 40 TV content providers to provide programming over Xbox Live, with upcoming deals with providers in the UK including BBC, 40D and LoveFilm.
UK advertisers spent more on online advertising than on TV in the first half of 2011, with the Web accounting for 27% of the total adspend, compared to TV’s 26.1% share, according to new research.
UK advertisers spent more on online advertising than on TV in the first half of 2011, with the Web accounting for 27% of the total adspend, compared to TV’s 26.1% share, according to new research.
In a bid to cut down on second hand games sales, Sony has confirmed that all future Sony games with online functionality will require a unique online pass system, according to a report.
YouTube is set to launch Google AdWords for video in beta on Wednesday, an auction-based platform for online video ad campaigns.
Facebook has undergone its biggest redesign yet, as the social network repositions itself as a one-stop entertainment hub where users can watch films and TV, read books and news and listen to music on the same platform.
MySpace is delaying its planned relaunch until next month, following its acquisition in June for $35m by Specific Media and singer Justin Timberlake.
Google has bought German online voucher site DailyDeal.de for an undisclosed sum, as the internet giant looks to take on Groupon in the lucrative flash sales market.
Telecommunication brands are one of the most successful industries at engaging consumers through online spend, according to new research.
Ever get the feeling the lunatics were policing the asylm? As the naming authorities get set to inflict .XXX domain name conventions on us all, here’s a reminder of the fall-out of the release of the ‘dot-anything-you-want’ approach to website naming. It’s all vaguely remeniscent of the 1995 cybersquatters goldrush that made millions for trademark … [Read more…]