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Pythons return with the Holy Grail of social media - a Reddit AMA
22 November 2013, 12:38PM

pythonChristmas came early for British comedy fans yesterday as classic sketch troupe Monty Python announced that they would be returning for a one of show next summer. The team, who shot to fame with their sketch show and three films, will play one final show at the O2 Arena in London.

The next generation of apps
22 November 2013, 10:22AM

angry birdsEntertainment has always been the sector that has dominated the app world- Candy Crush, Angry Birds, Fifa; they’ve all had us hooked. However, as we have seen throughout the year, the mobile spotlight is really on the emerging markets. There is no wonder why when looking at the explosive growth in these regions. By 2017 Ovum expects China, India, and Indonesia, to have 3 billion mobile connections between them. The handset manufacturers have certainly not turned a blind eye with Nokia, Samsung and Apple, to name a few looking to the emerging markets to connect the next billion customers. When it comes to apps and mobile content though, is a cookie cutter approach going to work? We know for a fact that providing customers with the same set of apps available in the West just isn't going to cut it.

Google doodle marks Doctor Who anniversary with game
22 November 2013, 9:40AM

google doodle doctor whoTomorrow marks 50 years since the broadcast of the first episode of Doctor Who. The BBC has been going to town marking the occasion and now Google is in on the act, transforming its logo into an interactive game featuring all of the Doctors and his most famous nemesis - the dalek.

What do entrepreneurs have in common with the England football manager?
22 November 2013, 9:30AM

Roy HodgsonAnswer: We have to put up with 'D.O.G' - Dysfunctional Opinion Giving

E-commerce Entrepreneurs are no different from all the others - we tend to be Jack and Jane's of all trades.

Infographic: Ashes cricketers causing a social stir
21 November 2013, 2:53PM

It hardly seems anytime at all since England’s cricketers were celebrating a magnificent Ashes series victory over Australia, but in the early hours of this morning the two teams resumed hostilities at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.

National Freelance Day: some tips for those going it alone
21 November 2013, 2:38PM

WomanHomeWorkingFreelancing is increasingly becoming a chosen career path for many workers in the UK. At the same time businesses are turning to freelancers for their specialist skills and to help capitalise on new opportunities. On Elance, over the past year alone, we have seen a 51% increase in the number of people becoming freelancers in the UK.

Australia's Gourmet Escape has great UK content but leaves social media thirsty
21 November 2013, 11:18AM

imageMargaret River in Western Australia is holding their annual Gourmet Escape event this weekend. They are using UK celebrity chef's to engage the public but their social media strategy lacks any real impact or engaging content.

Five ways retailers can make Christmas shopping sparkle
21 November 2013, 11:17AM

santa christmasRetailers worldwide are wishing for a plentiful Christmas this year. While some forecasters are giving conservative estimates, others are suggesting that 2013 could be one of the best years since the financial crisis began [i]. Either way the Christmas shopping period remains one of the most important times of the year for retailers and it's vital that this opportunity is fully utilised.

The future of... gaming marketing
21 November 2013, 11:14AM

battlefield

As we approach the 20th birthday of Sony's game-changing consoles and we see the next generation of platforms released, it's interesting to reflect on how much gaming and gaming marketing has changed over recent years - and predict where the future lies.

Volvo goes viral with eye watering stunt from Van Damme
21 November 2013, 11:01AM

Brand Viral Trends:

Volvo has a history of using elaborate stunts to demonstrate the stability and precision steering of its trucks. We've seen a ballerina slacklining between two moving vehicles, bulls stampeding through the streets and a hamster steering a truck around the side of a mountain, (that's right folks, hamsters DRIVING). Now Jean-Claude Van Damme is getting in on the action, with his impossibly flexible legs, or in the words of the man himself, "a pair of legs engineered to defy the laws of physics".

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