UK digital publishing ad revenues rise 16%- video fuels growth
UK digital publisher advertising revenues were up 16.2% in Q1 2013, versus the same period of the previous year, according to new research.
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Right to reply: Google music streaming- the proof is in the price
In response to the announcement of Google’s music streaming service, Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder and CEO of Bloom.fm, argues that pricing will be key if the service is to success against competition.
The Sun ‘£2 a week’ paywall coming in August?
The Sun is to become the latest national newspaper to charge for online content, with plans to charge readers £2 a week to read content online with access to Premier League football highlights, according to a news report.
EU data protection reform: Report warns of uncertainty
Businesses are uncertain about what proposed new data protection laws would mean for them, according to a study commissioned by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Thomson challenges internet users to take a ‘One-Minute Holiday’
Travel retailer Thomson has launched a new campaign encouraging Britain’s weary workforce to take an exotic break without leaving their desks.
UK ‘new global technology hub’ second only to the US
The UK is now the second most attractive location in the world, after the United States, for high-flying professionals to relocate to, says a new report.
Can Wikipedia predict the stock market?
Wikipedia could have been used as early warning signs of stock market movements, according to a new study published this month in Scientific Reports.
European mobile traffic trends: UK, Ireland and Russia lead the way
In Europe, the computer is no longer the only access point for digital content. New data from comScore indicates that the UK, Ireland and Russia lead Europe for mobile traffic.
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.
1 in 3 want more independent shops on UK high-streets- but they need to be mobile friendly
Despite a spate of recent high-street failures, new research from shopping app Udozi reveals that there is light at the end of the tunnel for bricks and mortar stores.