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ABC standards and continued acquisitions show invigorated digital focus from publishers

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 | By Lucy Tesseras

This week auditor ABC introduced reporting standards for digital-only publications in response to an increasing number of media owners launching titles that aren’t tied to a print edition.

Facebook is the new Google when it comes to ad scams

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 | By Charlotte McEleny

Facebook is also being targeted for scams, as discovered by new media age last week on Google, that fraudently use well-known publisher brands to sell dubious products and services.

Google goes social but falls foul of scammers

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 | By Jessica Davies

This week saw Google make a significant play into personalised search with the launch of Search Plus Your World, a service that combines natural search listings alongside photos and posts from an individual or brand’s Google+ accounts.

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Is innovative technology the only route to business success?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Alliott Cole, principal, ventures team, Octopus

The rise of the social-commerce curator

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 | By Ilana Fox

I believe product curation will influence trends in online purchases. In fact, I’d put all my money on it

Why can’t operators seize the reins for NFC to take off?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 | By Ronan Shields

The time for hype is over, showing people how to make mobile payments is what’s needed if it’s ever going to take off.

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Broadcast's future is social, according to Ed Vaizey

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 | By Jessica Davies

This morning’s Absolute Radio’s Redefining Radio event gave me the chance to chat to culture, communications and creative industries minister Ed Vaizey and I was struck by his commitment to the digital industry and his strong belief that the combination of IP-connected technology and content with traditional media is the future.

Mirror and FT boost services with acquisitions

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 | By Lucy Tesseras

Trinity Mirror and the Financial Times have both made acquisitions to boost their digital offerings, while the Guardian announces plans to make its iPad app paid-for.

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