Apple now second biggest online retailer in US
Amazon dominates the online retail market in the US, but Apple’s iTunes now generates more sales than Staples and Walmart on the web, according to new data.
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ZTE uses eBay again to sell latest £70 Firefox smartphone
ZTE is selling its £69.99 Firefox OS smartphone, the Open C, exclusively through eBay ahead of its general release next month.
Internet reaching 3bn users- UN
The internet is closing in on three billion users, two thirds of which will be from the developing world, according to new research.
Milkmen go mobile: DairyCrest debuts mobile optimised site
milk&more, a Dairy Crest group company focused on free doorstep delivery is improving the traditional daily milk and grocery delivery by developing a mobile optimised site for the first time.
UK gets first brand safety kitemarks to reduce online ad misplacement
The first kitemarks for brand safety online have been awarded today to 9 companies that meet industry-agreed standards to reduce the risk of ads being served next to inappropriate or illegal content online.
April round-up: TV’s ad dominance over as old empires invest in digital future
In the month when US online ad revenues overtook broadcast TV for the first time, the days of TV’s ad dominance look numbered. While the medium still lags behind total TV ad revenue ($42bn Vs $66bn) it’s clear that neglecting digital marketing is no longer an option for modern brands.
Multi-screen shopping trends: Retailers playing catch up to consumers
There is a massive gap between consumers’ multi-screen shopping behaviours and the current state of mobile adoption in retail, according to new research.
Turkey digital ad spend grew 24% in 2013
The digital marketing communication industry in Turkey continued its double digital growth, with a 24% rise during 2013 hitting 1.17bn TL (£328m) in ad spend.
Digital to drive UK ad spend recovery: £20bn investment forecast next year
Ad spend in the UK is forecast to surpass £20bn for the first time in 2015, driven by digital, according to new figures from the Advertising Association and Warc.
Topshop in digital push with Rakuten Marketing
Rakuten Marketing has won new customers, including Topshop and MATCHESFASHION.COM, as the company sees mobile orders on its affiliate channel rise 113% in the UK.