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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Republicans look to Buzzfeed for new site inspiration 05 April 2013, 12:09PM Still smoldering after Mitt Romney’s defeat to Barack Obama, a defeat that was in no small part down to Obama’s superior digital campaigning strategy, the GOP are looking to ramp up their own digital presence. Bloomberg to bring Wall Street to Twitter 05 April 2013, 10:57AM Bloomberg has begun to integrate Twitter into its real time financial data monitor, following the Security Exchange Commission’s decision to allow finance companies to announce key information via social media earlier this week. Why Spotify is Twitter for Music 05 April 2013, 8:13AM Gordon MacMillan, recently reported on Spotify’s new video commercials, that have been released onto You Tube. These attempt to capture the ‘concept’ of music, and interestingly seek to do so without a musical soundtrack. Is real world 'sociability' the key to social media success? 05 April 2013, 7:41AM Picture the scene: you're ready to hit go on your big social media project but are suddenly gripped by fear. The fear that despite all the research, the great concept, media spend, beautiful design and user interface, the audience just may not react with the infectious thrill you need to make this a 'message that moves'. We deal in human responses and can never completely mitigate risk, but could it be that a solution to successful creativity in social media is so obvious that the clue is in the name... that 'sociability' is the fuel we need? Facebook introduces 'Home' and turns your Android into a Facebook phone 04 April 2013, 6:25PM So the Facebook phone is real. Well sort of. Facebook has announced what it is calling Facebook Home. It is a new home screen that can be installed across any Android device and essentially turns your phone…into a Facebook phone. Liverpool FC to give fans Wi-Fi access as it encourages social media use 04 April 2013, 3:41PM Liverpool Football Club is to begin the rollout of a wireless network at its Anfield ground so that fans can get online on during match days. As any football fan will know, Premier League or otherwise, getting access via 3G networks when watching your team play can be a nightmare. While many top clubs do great things digitally, including the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, it is a different story when it comes to using smartphones in the ground. Is Bitcoin hits a high is it the future of online currency? 04 April 2013, 11:45AM The value of virtual currency Bitcoin hit a record high this month as the price for an individual Bitcoin rose to around $147 (£98) against a backdrop of increasing distrust in the banking system sparked by the crisis in Cyprus. Dating sites turn to social media and Google to make sure you click 04 April 2013, 11:02AM Loveflutter is a new dating website that uses social networks and Google’s knowledge graph to help you find your perfect match, and make that awkward first date just a bit less painful. Facebook set to attract almost 30% of all mobile display ads this year 04 April 2013, 9:57AM On the day that Facebook is expected to announce the Facebook phone, it is being predicted that almost 30% of all mobile display ads will go to the social network this year. Does display advertising online work for brand awareness? 04 April 2013, 9:53AM According to IAB UK, online ad spend in the UK grew by over 12 percent in the first half of 2012. While the market is unquestionably exploding, understanding of how it actually works can at best be described as evolving at a snail's pace. This disconnect has its reasons - but also repercussions, especially when it comes to measuring how display ads online impact something as seemingly nebulous as brand awareness. BR Insight Tablets: Redefining Consumer Experiences (Webcast) As a nation, the UK is media and technology obsessed with over half of t... Harness the Power of Your Customer's Digital Voice (Webcast) All customers have the potential to become your brand advocates, driving... Content Marketing in Practice: Captivate and Convert (Webcast) Brand storytelling, when done right, allows marketers to lead customers ... Improving Marketing and Media Performance (Expert Reports) A recent Brand Republic survey revealed that 78% of respondents felt und... The Future of Online Shopping: 4 Trends to Watch in 2013 (Expert Reports) With UK consumers spending an average of £1,083 a year online, int... Online Retailers: Stepping up to the Challenge of Digital in 2013 (Expert Reports) The online retail industry is developing at a rapid pace; evolving in li... Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved Haymarket Business Information, 174 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 7JP, UK News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders