Social Media
1.5m play along with Antiques Roadshow
The Antiques Roadshow play-along game, launched on the BBC Red Button service in September, has proved to be a hit with fans of the show. After just nine weeks, the game, which lets viewers guess the values of items on the programme, has been played by more than 1.5m unique users.
Crowdsourced-powered website used to save rhino
16-year old Nadav Ossendryver became aware of an injured rhino in the Kruger National Park in South Africa via latestsightings.com the crowdsourced wildlife spotting website he developed.
Sparks are flying with the launch of new social discovery app
Today sees the launch of Sparks, a new app designed to help you connect with and meet new people nearby with whom you have shared interests.
20% of men have a ‘secret’ e-mail account hidden from other half
One in five men have a secret email account they use to hide correspondence from their partner, a survey has revealed.
Mobile coupon users to rise by 30% in 2013 as apps hit social networks
The number of consumers receiving coupons via mobile devices is expected to rise by 30% next year to more than 500 million people, a new report from Juniper Research has found.
Hostels leading the technology revolution
The hostel industry has never been in a time of such rapid change. From low-tech dorms origins, it has re-invented itself as technological innovation trendsetter.
Britain's social media users are a voyeuristic bunch
According to a recent survey by first direct Britain's social media users are more voyeurs than active participants when it comes to social media.
Seat drops Mii and becomes global Twitter trend
When SEAT and Auto Trader teamed up to suspend a Mii from a crane 35 metres above Potters Fields Park in London’s South Bank, and promised to give it away to one lucky Twitter user, it was always going to attract interest.
Consumers are getting social with Merchant Gourmet for Christmas
Christmas would not be Christmas without Chestnuts, whether they are roasted over an open fire or enjoyed as the bases of some hearty homemade stuffing or stews.
Social media key for shoppers of video games, baby toys and mobile phones
A new global study into shopping behaviour, by brand activation agency Arc, has revealed that video games (and systems), baby toys and mobile phones are the three product categories where social media has the biggest influence.
HSBC offers young people chance to win exclusive music experience
HSBC is offering three young people the chance to win an exclusive music experience worth up to £10,000.
YouTube announces more than 60 new original channels
YouTube has announced more than 60 new, original channels coming to the platform from partners in Germany, France, the UK and the US.
Contiki launches innovative Roadtrip with 13 YouTube celebrities
One life, one shot, make it count - no regrets! Continuing with a year of innovative digital launches, Contiki Holidays youth travel brand for 18-35s, is setting off on the ultimate adventure and taking 13 of YouTube's most popular personalities with them to the most iconic destinations in Europe.
New wildlife destination tool for young ‘explorers’
First Choice has launched a new interactive destination tool aimed at younger travellers and animal enthusiasts, focusing on wildlife around the world.
Bennetts launches dedicated social network for bikers
Bennetts, Bike Insurance Specialist, has launched the UK's first dedicated social network. ‘Bike Social' which can be found at bennetts.co.uk/BikeSocial will target the entire UK motorcycling community and encourage motorcyclists to produce their own rider-specific social networking profiles.