Global Radio marks one million downloads with new apps
Global Radio, the UK’s largest commercial radio group, has reported a million downloads for its radio station apps since its first launch in November 2008. The group, which is home to some of the country’s most popular DJs, including Jamie Theakston, Harriet Scott, Nick Ferrari and Emma Bunton, is marking passing the million mark by launching updated versions of its apps, starting with 95.8 Capital FM. The updated apps have improved... [Read More...]
UK government data: Open access for developers at data.gov.uk
The government is today launching data.gov.uk, a website it hopes will enable developers to create new applications by offering free access to data collected by public bodies. The site will offer reams of public sector data, ranging from traffic statistics to crime figures, for private or commercial use. The target is to kickstart a new wave of services that find novel ways to make use of the information. World wide web founder Tim Berners-Lee,... [Read More...]
Flirtomatic launches iPhone app
Mobile social network Flirtomatic has launched a free iPhone application which lets users search profiles, chat and browse galleries. The ad-funded app will increase revenue from premium services such as sending virtual gifts. Mark Curtis, CEO of Flirtomatic, said, “Customers have told us they want to flirt everywhere and anywhere. We already have a web presence and partnerships with major carriers around the world. Now we are taking flirting to... [Read More...]
Facebook submits third generation iPhone app
Facebook has submitted its newest iPhone application to Apple’s App Store for approval, which features improved functionality from Facebook’s main website. Facebook 3.0 for the iPhone features a new home screen, which allows for customisation so users can write and read notes, upload and view videos and photos, RSVP for events. Users can also search through pages, call people straight from their friend’s page and use the “like”... [Read More...]
Mobile app ads cause concern for advertisers
The Central Office of Information (COI), the UK’s biggest advertiser, has called for industry bodies to offer guidelines on advertising in mobile apps as the format becomes increasingly popular. It comes after advertisers expressed concern that ads in iPhone apps which link to sites which are not optimised for mobile could damage brands’ reputations. Last month Google launched AdSense for Mobile Apps to capitalise on the growing sector and began... [Read More...]
Experian launches marketing tools as desktop app
Experian has made its Experian Elements marketing platform available as software. For the first time, clients will now have access on the desktop to the same multi-channel marketing capabilities used to power Experian’s hosted database marketing services. A recent Forrester Research report found that marketers are struggling to keep up with numerous digital, inbound and emerging channels. Forrester suggests that marketers should look for desktop... [Read More...]