Industry News

Bing bags more hits than Twitter
Last month's release of Microsoft's 'decision engine' Bing was keenly watched by industry insiders and search fanatics alike and, despite somewhat mixed initial results, it seems that the new search offering is finding its feet.

Social media spend set to sky rocket
It's news that won't come as a surprise to many industry players: Forrester Research has revealed that social media marketing budgets are set to sky rocket.

Google tweaks simplify searches for royalty-free images
New changes to Google Image Search will make it much easier for people to find Creative Commons images.

Wikipedia in hot water with National Portrait Gallery
Wikipedia is the undisputed champion of online encyclopaedias these days. However, that doesn't mean that the information-collating site is above the law, as the National Portrait Gallery has pointed out.

iPhones see mobile internet overtake traditional media
A new survey from AdMob has revealed that iPhone users would rather be surfing the net than listening to the radio, watching TV or reading a newspaper.

Ex-Googlers Launch Townme
Townme, a reviews site with a twist, has launched in the United States.

Microsoft offers Office online
Tech giant Microsoft has launched yet another attack on Google's online presence - this time by setting up a new version of Office online. For free.

Bing integrates Twitter with BingTweets
Bing launches BingTweets to further integrate Twitter results within searches.

Microsoft wins the battle of the brands
Computer firm extraordinaire Microsoft has reclaimed the top spot when it comes to brand positioning in the UK, fending off stiff competition from chief adversary Google.

Facebook and Channel 4 join to challenge YouTube
Facebook and Channel 4 join forces to create Test Tube Telly