UK marketing budgets were revised upwards in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the latest IPA Bellwether Report, which also highlights a positive outlook for the coming year. UK marketing budgets were revised upwards in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the latest IPA Bellwether Report, which also highlights a positive outlook for... >>>
When it comes to the mainstream media, what Facebook wants is usually what Facebook gets, because it commands the attention of more than 1.5 billion people. And what the giant social network has wanted for some time now is video—lots of it, preferably the live kind, in order to help promote the company’s Facebook Live... >>>
Toshiba Corp. said Wednesday it was weighing a spinoff of its profitable semiconductor unit, a plan that could help it raise cash in response to a multibillion-dollar write-down at its nuclear business. Toshiba Corp. said Wednesday it was weighing a spinoff of its profitable semiconductor unit, a plan that could help it raise cash in... >>>
A South Korean court is considering whether to approve the arrest of Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, one of the country’s wealthiest business leaders, on charges of bribery and other offenses. A South Korean court is considering whether to approve the arrest of Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, one of the country’s wealthiest... >>>
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 was absolutely the most publicized example of faulty battery technology in the history of mobile phones, but exploding batteries aren’t exclusively a Samsung problem. A quick Google search will produce news stories about defective batteries in phones from Apple, LG, Sony, Nokia, and every other major manufacturer. Lithium-ion batteries are simply not... >>>
Baidu has announced the appointment of Dr Qi Lu as its group president and chief operating officer, who will be responsible for the organisation’s products, technology, sales, marketing, and operations, effective immediately. Baidu has announced the appointment of Dr Qi Lu as its group president and chief operating officer, who will be responsible for the... >>>
British American Tobacco Plc raised the cash portion of its bid for full control of Reynolds American Inc., offering about $49.4 billion in a deal that would create the world’s largest publicly traded tobacco company and unify brands such as Lucky Strike and Camel. British American Tobacco Plc raised the cash portion of its bid... >>>
Advertising delivers a range of benefits – economic, employment and social – to European economies, according to a new study, and industry bodies have used its findings to call for a pause in the flow of restrictions proposed by the European Commission. Advertising delivers a range of benefits – economic, employment and social – to... >>>
Last week, Amazon.com filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission, seeking permission to run experiments on a number of frequency bands that might have some connection to the company’s work with delivery drones. Last week, Amazon.com filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission, seeking permission to run experiments on a number of frequency... >>>
Happy new year, Netflix: Shares closed at an all-time high of $133.70 on Friday, up 3.5%, after Wall Street analysts issued upbeat forecasts for the company’s year-end 2016 quarter. Happy new year, Netflix: Shares closed at an all-time high of $133.70 on Friday, up 3.5%, after Wall Street analysts issued upbeat forecasts for the company’s... >>>
Special prosecutors in South Korea are seeking to arrest the de facto head of Samsung, accusing him of bribery, embezzlement and perjury over his alleged role in a dramatic corruption and influence-peddling scandal. Special prosecutors in South Korea are seeking to arrest the de facto head of Samsung, accusing him of bribery, embezzlement and perjury... >>>
The UK advertising industry appears evenly divided on the impact of the nation’s vote to leave the European Union, with around fifth of companies in the sector seeing growth possibilities and a similar proportion claiming to have already lost business. The UK advertising industry appears evenly divided on the impact of the nation’s vote to... >>>
Ten years ago, Apple announced the iPhone, which soon gave birth to the App Store and the resulting broader app ecosystem. That industry has now matured, having reached critical mass, according to a new report from Flurry out this morning. While there’s still some growth to be seen — app usage is up 11 percent... >>>
At 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Representative Maxine Waters was on the floor of the House of Representatives, arguing for the importance of the Securities and Exchange Commission. At 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Representative Maxine Waters was on the floor of the House of Representatives, arguing for the importance of the Securities and Exchange... >>>
Boeing Co. won an order for 205 planes from SpiceJet Ltd., marking the biggest expansion plan by the Indian budget carrier that is seeking to claw back market share from leader IndiGo. Boeing Co. won an order for 205 planes from SpiceJet Ltd., marking the biggest expansion plan by the Indian budget carrier that is... >>>
Five months after launching its Stories feature, photo-sharing app Instagram is to start offering not only advertising but also associated metrics, something rival Snapchat has been slow to embrace. Five months after launching its Stories feature, photo-sharing app Instagram is to start offering not only advertising but also associated metrics, something rival Snapchat has been... >>>
Las Vegas, transportation beat reporters can’t quit you; CES was like a car extravaganza, and now you’re launching a self-driving, fully electric shuttle on public streets. The shuttles are the result of a partnership between shuttle-maker Navya, fleet logistics provider Keolis and the city of Las Vegas, and began picking up members of the public... >>>
Roughly one in three banking and insurance customers globally would consider switching their accounts to Google, Amazon, or Facebook if the Silicon Valley giants offered financial services, according to a new survey on Wednesday. Roughly one in three banking and insurance customers globally would consider switching their accounts to Google, Amazon, or Facebook if the... >>>