Archive for January, 2012

Social media finds more champions in the marketing sector

It has over 800 million active users, of which 50% log in daily. On average 250 million photos are uploaded to it every day. Its App was downloaded 20 million times in one day.* Facebook is in fact one of the most trafficked sites in the world since its creation in 2004. With Twitter following close behind there is no surprise that social media marketing spend is on the rise for 2012! Continue reading ‘Social media finds more champions in the marketing sector’

‘Augmented-Reality’ windshields – the future of driving?

There’s clearly no limit to the possible applications of digital technologies in 2012; virtual reality shops were a hit over the recent festive period, there are smartphone AR apps that allow you to effectively interact with your favourite celeb and Cadbury’s chocolate bars come to life as part of their ‘Spots vs Stripes’ Olympic Games sponsor activity. This technology is now being heavily invested in by the motor industry, with augmented reality looking set to hit our windshields in the imminent future. Continue reading ‘‘Augmented-Reality’ windshields – the future of driving?’

Luxury brands keen adopters of tablet technology

With sales of tablet technology increasing, mobile video consumption is set to rise during 2012, creating an opportunity for luxury brands to target those more affluent and highly-engaged consumers. Continue reading ‘Luxury brands keen adopters of tablet technology’

Online shoppers splash-out over the festive period

Sadly the festive season is over for yet another year and has been replaced by New Year resolutions, most likely fitness based ones designed to remedy the excessive amount of food and drink we have all consumed. But this year there is also particular focus on the vast amount of money that shoppers spent purchasing Christmas gifts online. Continue reading ‘Online shoppers splash-out over the festive period’