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The rise of the prankvert: a controversial emerging content trend
25 November 2013, 12:48PM

Screen Shot 2013-11-25 at 12.45.38Brands are well aware that they should be producing entertaining and shareable content; but with over one hundred hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute, the competition for attention is high. In a quest to crack the content challenge, this year has seen a host of content strategies launched, with mixed results.

Digital and Christmas advertising - have we missed a trick?
25 November 2013, 11:50AM

sainsburys christmas 2013 christmas in a dayEvery November we're bombarded by the latest Christmas ads from retailers and brands aiming to instil in us that warm fuzzy feeling in time for the festive period. And as the nationals and trade press pour over each new ad, what's apparent is that in an age where digital advertising is supposed to reign supreme, TV advertising at Christmas remains the first priority.

Infographic: Social media and the UK
25 November 2013, 11:43AM

TwitterLaptop16401The UK is the most social country in the world. According to data from Offerpop social marketing, 95% of 16- to 20-year-old Brits have used Facebook in the past month but it’s the 25- to 34-year-old age group that are the most socially-active online.

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.

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