Twitter at 7: The rise of the ‘global town square’ (video)
Seven years ago this week, the first tweet appeared on a then private social networking website, ‘Twittr’. The micro-blogging service has since gained an ‘E’ and 200 million users.
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Trust ‘key to competing beyond price online’
While consumers love nothing better than a bargain (61%), almost half of global shoppers (49%) surveyed consider the reliability of the retailer to be paramount when making purchase decisions online, according to new research highlighting the importance of trust.
Samsung Smart Watch plans confirmed- a companion device for the S4?
With wearable technology on the rise, Samsung has confirmed a Galaxy Smart Watch product is ‘definitely’ on its way, according to news report.
Simon Cowell heads online for next global music star
Simon Cowell has taken his search for the next musical superstar online, asking artists to take part a new viral singing competition, You Generation.
1 in 4 Tablet Users to Pay Bills via Their Devices by 2017
A growing user acceptance of ‘push’ mobile banking and a sharp rise in tablet adoption will drive users of transactional tablet banking services to almost 200 million in 2017, according to a new report.
Samsung Galaxy S4 revealed: Eye controls, simultaneous translation and fitness monitors ramp up iPhone challenge
Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S4, as the South Korean electronics giant ramps up its challenge to Apple for global mobile dominance.
Consumers ‘prefer apps to mobile websites’… but have very high expectations
The majority of mobile users (85%) favour mobile apps over mobile websites, but they have very high expectations of them, according to new research.
MediaMind becomes DG in global rebrand
Online ad giant DG is fusing the brands it has acquired, including UK’s MediaMind, into a new company identity, with a strategy focusing on multiscreen campaign management.
Top tips: How to avoid the pitfalls of a multi-national website
A strong online presence has transformed opportunities for international expansion. Yet while most organisations now recognise that a local language site – and not just a poor translation – is essential, how many truly understand the impact on revenue and the brand value implications of failing to deliver country sensitive as well as language specific … [Read more…]
E-books added to UK’s ‘basket of goods’
E-books have been added to the basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation rates, reflecting the growing trend of buying digital versions of books on electronic readers such as the Kindle and Sony E-Reader.