Stephen Fry launches Pushnote
Lara O'ReillyPushnote, the browser add-on that enables comments to be left on any website and has investment from Stephen Fry, launches today (13 January).
Over 50s bigger mobile social networkers than under 30s
Lara O'ReillyOver 50s are more likely to start using social networking sites on their mobiles than their younger counterparts this year, according to new research.
20th Century Fox appoints new CMO
Lara O'ReillyTwentieth Century Fox has hired a former Walt Disney Studios production head as its chief marketing officer.
Bing and Facejacker team up for viral campaign
Lara O'ReillyMicrosoft search engine Bing launches a new web TV campaign today (13 January) featuring the star of Channel 4’s comedy series Facejacker.
Foursquare revamps its business pages
Lara O'ReillyLocation-based social networking site Foursquare is relaunching its business pages to make its creative and mobile marketing services more attractive to brands.
Four reasons why MySpace failed to retain the social network crown
Lara O'ReillyThe news that MySpace is to axe up to half of its workforce is yet another sign that the beleagured social network will never compete with its heavyweight rivals Facebook and Twitter. MySpace has fallen from great heights and the once dominant social network looks set to be sold by parent company NewsCorp, meaning it […]
IGN UK boosted by MySpace cuts
Lara O'ReillyIGN UK, the online entertainment network that owns AskMen.com is set to double its commercial staff and gain full control of its sales operations following parent company NewsCorp’s decision to axe over 500 jobs from MySpace.
i newspaper combats launch problems with merchandising overhaul
Lara O'ReillyThe Independent’s sister title i launches its first TV ad campaign this Sunday (16 January) after an eventful three months since the paper first appeared on newsagent shelves. Feedback about the paper from rival journalists, media buyers and consumers has been “universally positive” so far, according to managing director for the i and The Independent […]
Marketing salaries crash to 2007 levels
Lara O'ReillyMarketing salaries across almost all roles have hit a five-year low, according to the findings of the annual Marketing Week/Ball & Hoolahan Salary Survey.
Zoopla appoints former Match.com MD as marketing chief
Lara O'ReillyMatch.com’s UK former managing director is to join property site Zoopla as it ramps up its aggressive marketing strategy to build the brand and increase market share.
Match and eHarmony go head-to-head to attract consumer love
Lara O'ReillyA new year always signals a series of fresh starts within advertising: a new diet, or a new job or, in 2011, a new relationship. This month the two biggest online paid-for dating companies in the UK, Match and eHarmony, go head-to-head with cross-platform marketing campaigns to appeal to the “second time around” dating audience […]
MySpace to lay off half its staff
Lara O'ReillyMyspace is expected to announce it will cut half of its workforce today as owner News Corporation looks to make the company more attractive to potential buyers.
Groupon raises $950m
Lara O'ReillyGroup buying site Groupon has completed a $950m (£610m) round of financing, the company has confirmed.
Marketing Academy 2011 Scholarships nominations open
Lara O'ReillyNominations are now open for one of the 28 places on The Marketing Academy 2011 Scholarships scheme.
Former Asda chief Andy Bond joins Republic
Lara O'ReillyAsda’s former chairman and CEO is to join fashion chain Republic and forecourt retailer Euro Garages when he leaves the supermarket later this year.