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CashPlayTV: 24-hour mobile and social network quiz TV channel
CashPlayTV has launched, becoming the world’s first ever 24-hour quiz TV channel to run solely on social networks and mobile devices.
Vimeo launches new Vimeo Pro Account for small business
Vimeo, an operating business of IAC, building on their reputation as the home for high quality video sharing launches Vimeo PRO.
Volvo announce ‘Greatest Drive’ winner
Inside Volvo UK – Volvo Car UK's Facebook page – has announced the winner of its 'Greatest Drive' competition, the UK's largest ever single giveaway on the social networking site.
One iota takes Footasylum Live on Facebook
Leading high street and online fashion retailer, Footasylum, has stepped into the world of social shopping by launching a Facebook commerce store.
Facebook fuels rise of copycat holidays
One in four Brits have booked an exotic holiday – after suffering from holiday envy over a friend’s foreign jaunt, a study revealed today.
ChannelAdvisor launches service offerings tailored to eBay Fashion Outlet
ChannelAdvisor, a global e-commerce platform provider that enables retailers to sell more across online channels, today announced two service packages for apparel retailers wishing to launch on eBay’s Fashion Outlet in time for the Christmas selling season.
LinkedIn launches job application tool
LinkedIn has announced a new plugin that enables job seekers to easily submit their LinkedIn profile for job opportunities on an employer's website.
Peugeot launches the ‘107 experience’ on YouTube
A special YouTube channel youtube.com/107experience will broadcast the personalised videos: the user will be able to watch the videos with their name in it, their uploaded picture, as well as their friends’ Facebook comments.
European holidaymakers can't leave internet at home
More than half of all Europeans take at least one holiday each year, which means some 250 million people are well versed in planning what essential items to squeeze into their luggage.
Be seen, heard and hired with an e-me
Jobseekers looking to stand out in today’s crowded and competitive job market need look no further! The newly launched e-me is a fresh, new online tool that allows candidates to apply for any job, anywhere in world. It provides a unique platform for them to shine online and showcase not just their qualifications but their personality too.
Mobile retail searches drive online boom
In the second quarter of 2011, total retail search volumes grew by 27% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Sales Monitor.
Social ‘Petworking’ - are you barking?!
Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, has revealed that over half of UK pet owners* are sharing photos of their pets online and, what’s more, one in ten of all UK pets have their own Facebook, Twitter and/or YouTube page with many becoming more popular than their human counterparts.
1.5 million UK jobs in e-commerce by 2015
An estimated 1.5 million UK staff will work within the e-commerce industry within the next four years according to new research from IMRG and eDigitalResearch.
BMW invests in online parking marketplace ParkatmyHouse
German car giant BMW has announced a strategic long-term investment in UK website ParkatmyHouse.com, an innovative online parking marketplace which connects homeowners who have driveways, garages and private parking spaces to rent, with drivers who need a convenient, safe and cost effective place to park.
Qype inspires Apprentice win
A mispronunciation of Qype last night inspired a winning idea for Tom Pellereau, one of the final five candidates in the BBC’s Apprentice.