BBC hires Alan Sugar to ‘cure or kill’ YouView
The BBC and other UK broadcasters have hired Lord Alan Sugar to attempt to save the embattled YouView internet-connected set top box venture.
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IPC takes 24 magazine sites mobile
IPC Media has unveiled 24 mobile-optimised sites, including some of its most popular brands, such as Marie Claire, GoodToKnow, NME and Nuts.
Irish digital agency Cybercom expands to London
Dublin based strategic and creative agency Cybercom recently opened a London office to service existing clients and develop new business opportunities.
It’s good to talk? Brits prefer surfing to speaking on their mobiles
Brits want to talk for only 10 minutes a day on their mobiles – preferring to surf, text and go social instead, according to new research.
Brits spend £10bn online during January and February
Shoppers in the UK spent a total of £4.9 billion online during February, equivalent to £79 per person; 20% more than the same period last year, according to new figures from the IMRG.
Leo Burnett buys UK creative agency Airlock
Leo Burnett, part of the Publicis Groupe has bought digital agency Airlock for an undisclosed sum.
Adobe launches Flash to HTML 5 conversion tool
Adobe has released an experimental Flash to HTML5 conversion tool on Adobe Labs, codenamed Wallaby, to help designers and developers port their videos and rich media across multiple platforms.
YouTube buys Next New Networks, expands into video production
YouTube has acquired online video content firm Next New Networks for an undisclosed sum, marking the Google-owned firm’s first foray into content production.
Right to reply: Scotland’s digital future- Has the Government got it right?
On 3 March the Scottish Government launched its new strategic plan for Scotland’s digital future. It will be significant for our communications infrastructure, for how government intends to engage with the Scottish people and for public sector expenditure in Scotland. Greig Tosh, Managing Director of creative digital agency CIVIC, takes a closer look.
Right to reply: Scotland's digital future- Has the Government got it right?
On 3 March the Scottish Government launched its new strategic plan for Scotland’s digital future. It will be significant for our communications infrastructure, for how government intends to engage with the Scottish people and for public sector expenditure in Scotland. Greig Tosh, Managing Director of creative digital agency CIVIC, takes a closer look.