Zynga brings real money gambling to UK
Zynga has launched its first real-money online gambling games in the UK, through a partnership with bwin.
Facebook mystery event: Smartphone rumours spark again
Facebook has sparked further rumours of a possible smartphone launch, inviting press to see its new ‘home on Android’ this Friday.
Twitter global ad revenue ‘to reach $1bn by 2014’- mobile leads growth
Twitter is forecast to earn as much as $582.8 million in global ad revenue this year, going on to generate over $1 billion in 2014 according to a new report.
Video viral of the week: Carlsberg spoofs Apple store hype in Cider ad
Swapping electronic Apples for edible ones, this commercial from Carlsberg brand Somersby Cider has become a YouTube hit, racking up over 1 million views within a week and plenty of social media shares. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Brits make one billion visits a month to video sites
Online video sites now account for five per cent of all online usage compared to four per cent in 2011, according to new research.
Zynga ditches Facebook logins for first time
Zynga has revamped its website, letting players sign in without needing a Facebook account, as the games publisher continues its drive for independence from the social network.
UK budget- how did Twitter react?
Just 4% of UK budget-related posts on Twitter were in support of Chancellor George Osborne, and 56% of tweets were personal insults, according to new data.
Facebook free voice call app hits UK: a threat to mobile networks?
In a potential challenge to mobile networks, Facebook has expanded its Messenger app to the UK, offering uses with free voice calls with friends on the social network.
Women ‘spend 8 months longer on social media than men’ during lifetime (infographic)
An adult woman will spend 8 months longer than a man on social networking sites during her lifetime, according to a new study by inbound marketing agency, Browser Media.
Are social media sales a myth? Coca-Cola claims no impact from online buzz
Social media’s ability to boost sales has come into question this month, with one of the world’s biggest brands claiming that online buzz from the likes of Facebook and Twitter has little impact on brand sales.