Moshi Monsters maker unveils mobile-focused kids game ‘World of Warriors’
Mind Candy, the team behind the hugely popular Moshi Monsters game, has revealed it is working on a new title with a mobile focus.
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Over a third of online retail now via smartphones and tablets
More than a third of all online sales are now made on a mobile device (smartphones and tablets) as m-commerce continues to increase its share of the UK e-retail market, according to the latest results from the IMRG Capgemini Quarterly Benchmarking.
‘More robots than humans’ saw Mercedes-Benz ad- report
Online ads for Mercedes were seen more often by fraudster robots than humans, according to a new report.
Apps ‘boost worker productivity 34%’
Mobile apps can boost UK worker productivity by more than 34%, while 9 in 10 users say work apps changed their behaviour as a business professional, according to research from salesforce.com.
Social media support ‘growing for Scottish Independence’
Scottish nationals calling for a ‘yes’ in the upcoming referendum on independence dominate online sentiment with the official hashtag, #indyref, according to new data.
Hobgoblin brand targets millennial voters with social media election
To coincide with the European elections, Wychwood Brewery, brewers of bottled ale brand Hobgoblin has declared a social media election, challenging fans to choose and nominate their favourite tipple in an online poll.
Restaurant marketing trends: Women lead rise in mobile bookings
UK diners are creating a ‘fast dining’ culture with two in five (41%) diners now booking restaurants through tablets or mobiles, compared to 7% in 2011, according to new research.
Amazon streams first original kids’ series
Amazon is premiering three of its first-ever original kids’ series in the UK exclusively on Prime Instant Video, as the online retail giant expands further into content production.
Top tips: Building communication into the property portfolio
Broadband is the second service set up by individuals in a new home – only electricity is deemed more important. So why are many property developers and landlords still failing to ensure the quality and reliability of both broadband and mobile services in new buildings? Mitesh Patel, Managing Director, Fifosys looks at why communications is … [Read more…]
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse merge
Dixons has struck a deal to make Carphone Warehouse part of its group joining the UK electrical retailers high street roster that includes PC World and Currys.