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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Google considers opening first retail store in Dublin @gordonmacmillan 10 February 2012, 12:56PM Google looks like it could be following Amazon and opening a retail store. Unlike Amazon Google is reported to be planning to open its store in Europe. We wrote earlier this week about how Amazon was planning to open its first Kindle store taking a leaf out of Apple’s book. The rise of the virtual stores, Tesco expands virtual shopping Polly Becker 10 February 2012, 11:49AM Last year Tesco Homeplus turned one of Seoul’s biggest subway stations (temporarily) into a virtual supermarket. Using a pre-downloaded smartphone app, commuters could scan item images, and have the groceries delivered straight to their home. LinkedIn hits 150 million registered users @gordonmacmillan 10 February 2012, 10:58AM LinkedIn has announced it has passed the 150 million member mark helping to seal its dominance over the professional social networking market. It passed the 100 million mark back in March 2011, but growth has been picking up steadily since then and it has added 20 million members since November. The complete history of marketing from moveable type to social media [infographic] Polly Becker 10 February 2012, 10:04AM Great, and exhaustive, infographic here from Hubspot on the complete history of marketing. From the days when any kind of technology was limited to the hands of a few before it slowly became available to the masses and eventually gave voice to consumers. The race to find new Facebook fans - is it ethical to buy them? Mark Macias 10 February 2012, 9:01AM It is the social media debate circling the blogosphere. Is it ethical to buy Facebook fans for your business? We already know businesses are buying fans with Facebook ads, but some are taking it a step further, allowing companies to buy thousands of fans outright. Pinterest - Is the new HOT new social platform - #Pinterest Gabrielle Laine-Peters 09 February 2012, 3:24PM Pinterest has caught the imagination of many and looks like the lastest scocial platfrom to catch fire after Instagram last year, but what is it? My take – a digital Scrapbook/pinboard for curation. Simple idea (they always seem to be the best). Five of the best iPhone 5 concepts Polly Becker 09 February 2012, 3:16PM It doesn’t get more high concept than this. We heard the iPhone 6 might be getting a curved display, but this is just downright insane. Perhaps years ahead of its time, Flickr user Vchenjingyuangel‘s flexible iPhone concept simply serves to remind us that while a razor thin phone with a bendy screen would undoubtedly be very cool, it would also be quite impractical. Google is "doing evil", so why do we still love it more than Facebook? Ruth Willis 09 February 2012, 12:03PM If you've been reading the media press this last week or two, you'll be convinced of two things: everyone wants to see David Beckham in his pants, and Facebook is about to take over the world. CNN pundit suspended after "anti-gay" tweets knocking Beckham H&M ad @gordonmacmillan 09 February 2012, 10:05AM Are you a fan of the H&M David Beckham Super Bowl ad? It has had a mixed reaction from sone quarters and none more so that from CNN political analyst Roland Martin who was suspended on Wednesday for “offensive” tweets during the Super Bowl. Guardian sells PaidContent to GigaOM @gordonmacmillan 09 February 2012, 8:45AM GigaOM has strengthen its position in the technology news market, against rivals such as Techcrunch, having agreed to buy paidContent publisher, ContentNext Media, from Guardian News & Media for an undisclosed sum. Latest jobs Digital Project Manager Recruiter Wireworks Salary Up to £30K depending on experience Location Right in the heart of Soho in London Community Manager - Digital Agency Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £25000 - £28000 per annum + package Location London Marketing Director Recruiter Magnuson Hotels Salary £50,000 - £59,999 annual Location South West London Search and Affiliate Marketing Manager Recruiter Everything Everywhere Salary Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Location London Digital Project Manager Recruiter Digital Gurus Salary £45000 - £55000 per annum Location London Digital Planner / Buyer Recruiter Ultimate Asset Salary £25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum Location City of London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders