Roll over 4G? Samsung makes 5G mobile broadband breakthrough
Samsung has claimed to have made a breakthrough in 5G, a mobile broadband service that would let users download films in a second with 100 times faster smartphones.
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Yahoo mulling Hulu bid?
Yahoo is considering another bid for video streaming service Hulu, after negotiations with rival Dailymotion failed, according to reports.
Right to reply: Brands can’t afford to ignore social media complaints
A recent survey by SirPortly and YouGov that revealed that Nearly half (46%) of UK consumers use social media for online purchasing decisions and over a third (35%) use it to vent about bad customer service. Steve Hurn, CEO of social commerce company Reevoo argues why brands can no longer avoid bad reviews online.
UK social media trends: Half of Brits use social for purchase decisions
Nearly half (46%) of UK consumers use social media for online purchasing decisions and over a third (35%) use it to vent about bad customer service, according to new research.
BitTorrent ‘Bundle’ offers legal downloads for customer contacts
BitTorrent is launching a new online media format letting content creators offer downloads in exchange for ‘additional steps’ such as providing an email or a cash donation, as the firm looks to distance itself from piracy and provide an alternative distribution model for the creative industry.
Social mums: Online ‘thumbs up’ crucial to parent purchasing decisions (infographic)
Almost a third of UK mums have decided against purchasing a product after reading a post, comment or review on online, according to a new report and infographic from Diffusion.
UK luxury market to 'double by 2017'
The UK luxury market is forecast to double in size over the next five years, increasing in value to £12.2 billion in 2017, in comparison to £6.6 billion in 2012, according to new research.
Content management ‘key to driving positive customer experiences’
Only 38% of companies believe their content management system (CMS) facilitates a brand-enhancing digital presence, according to new research published today.
Video case study: M&M's 'Love Triangle' social story gets 2 millions fans
Back in 2011, confectionary brand Mars ran a three month social media campaign in Russia, centred around a love triangle between their iconic M&M’s characters. This video case study looks at how the campaign attracted millions of fans and sales support.
Infographic: What does the ideal social media campaign look like?
How can you tell if your social media campaign is succeeding or failing? This infographic from social media monitoring service Synthesio looks at the typical patterns from a successful (and unsuccessful) social media campaign.