Google's overhaul of AdWords for multi-device search, called Enhanced Campaigns, has "polarised" the search community, according to general manager of Microsoft Search Network David Pann.
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International - 14/05/2013
Amazon has introduced its own virtual currency to US Kindle Fire owners with the launch of its ‘Coins’ platform, distributing 500 Coins, valued at $5, to every owner to mark the occasion.
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Digital marketing services group Incubeta has announced the acquisition of UK search and display company Net Media Planet.
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International - 14/05/2013
The Scottish Government, via Transport Scotland, has announced that it will stump up £1m to fund a free wi-fi service for 25 ScotRail stations and all 38 class 380 trains by March 2014.
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PayPal has announced its backing for TransferWise, a British start-up which aims to transform the way in which consumers and businesses exchange currencies.
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French ministers are eyeing the imposition of a new technology sales tax on the likes of Apple and Google in order to fund the production of indigenous art, film and music.
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The US Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the agency's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into how news organisations gather... Read more
United States - 14/05/2013
Media group and digital publisher Future has announced the appointment of Tino Cennamo as managing director of international businesses.
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NSW digital agency Amnesia Razorfish has designed an app for client Anthony Puharich, aimed at helping people learn how to choose, prepare, cook and enjoy meat.
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Sydney based retail advertising and marketing agency IdeaWorks has picked up the creative agency account for electronics retailer Dick Smith, after dropping its former creative agency, M&C Saatchi.
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New Zealand’s DDB Group has confirmed that MD Justin Mowday is to succeed CEO Sandy Moore, who has stepped down.
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Melbourne’s Hard Hat Digital, whose client roster includes Crown and Tupperware, has launched a face book campaign for Leggo's, seeking input from Australians sharing Italian inspired recipes.
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Melbourne’s Youthlaw centre is to receive a further $100,000 funding from the Federal Government to finance its Skype based legal outreach service.
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NI Group has confirmed ‘Sun+’, The Sun’s new entertainment package, will launch on Thursday 1 August, costing £2 per week.
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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that it will live stream one seminar session per day on the Cannes Lions YouTube Channel, as part of a deal between the festival, global media agency network Mindshare and YouTube... Read more
VisitScotland chairman Mike Cantlay has welcomed affordable 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games prices as ‘family friendly’ ticketing strategy is unveiled.
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Sportswear brand Hi-Tec has unveiled a new mobile e-commerce site following an increase in website traffic from smartphones and tablets.
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Businesses are losing £12bn a year through poor customer services according to research carried out by cloud contract centre vendor NewVoiceMedia, with complaints through social media on the increase.
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