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The boss of Mind Candy, the company behind popular kids social network Moshi Monsters, has taken to YouTube to announce his resignation as CEO, but will continue in a more “creative role” as the social network.

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14/07/2014  |  Full story...

Germany’s spectacular 7-1 semi final victory over Brazil last night broke many records, including some on social media- with many brands joining the conversation.

This YouTube ad for a German Radio station summed up the night:

09/07/2014  |  Full story...

Last month, Unilever’s fabric conditioner brand Comfort launched a short film targeted at moms, taking a gritty and emotional look at the role of two mothers with very different sons. See why its out video viral of the week below…

09/07/2014  |  Full story...

Google is following Netflix’ strategy by introducing a new pop-up bar on YouTube that warns users if their videos fail to stream smoothly- reminding them that they should blame their ISPs rather than the video sharing site.

08/07/2014  |  Full story...

Google's first social networking site Orkut will shut down after September, a decade on from its launch, as the internet giant looks to focus on its YouTube, Blogger and Google+ networks instead.

01/07/2014  |  Full story...

Facebook has updated its News Feed algorithm change to show more relevant videos to users, and increase the value of its content to advertisers as a result.

25/06/2014  |  Full story...

This "Sound of Honda -- Ayrton Senna 1989" ad from from Dentsu Tokyo, caught the eye of the judges at Cannes Lions 2014. We look at how the video went viral, getting over 4 million views for recreating a moment of sporting history with a sound and light display.

23/06/2014  |  Full story...

This ad for clothes brand Wren took the web by storm back in March, with its strange mix of cringe-worthy and heart-warming first kisses between strangers– coming close to winning 2014’s Cannes Lions Grand Prix award. This case study looks at the secret to the viral ads success, despite its almost non-existent branding.

23/06/2014  |  Full story...

YouTube will be the dominant media platform in five years according to Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg as the company prepares a family orientated channel on Google’s video sharing site.

Watch this backstage interview with Katzenberg below:

23/06/2014  |  Full story...

The most sharable social media content is either funny or informative - or a combination of both – according to the findings of a new survey.

20/06/2014  |  Full story...

YouTube has attracted controversy with its new music subscription service, that will see artists on independent labels blocked form the site over a payment dispute.

18/06/2014  |  Full story...

Successful marketing has shifted from the campaign approach to more personal communications that build long-standing relationships in an always-on media world. In this interview with Cannes TV, Wendy Clark, SVP, Global Sparkling Brand Center at Coca-Cola talks about the challenges facing brands in real-time marketing.

Watch the interview here:

18/06/2014

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has launched a Facebook and Twitter account, revealing a sense of humour that has caused social media buzz… but not everyone has seen the funny side.

10/06/2014  |  Full story...

Most social sharing happens via ‘copy and pasted’ links shared over iPhones and iPads- not via Facebook likes and Twitter retweets, according to this new infographic from Radium one looking at the six biggest myths about how content spreads across the web.

02/06/2014  |  Full story...

Google is reportedly mulling a bid for Twitch for $1bn to link popular video game streaming service to its YouTube video network.

20/05/2014  |  Full story...

In the month when US online ad revenues overtook broadcast TV for the first time, the days of TV’s ad dominance look numbered. While the medium still lags behind total TV ad revenue ($42bn Vs $66bn) it’s clear that neglecting digital marketing is no longer an option for modern brands.

08/05/2014  |  Full story...

Another milestone in digital development: the month when online ad revenues overtook broadcast TV for the first time. Latest research from the US shows the shape of things to come in dozens more markets as the media mix continues to evolve.

In the same month 'traditional media' giants continued to build their digital portfolios with Disney buying Maker Studios, the largest channel on YouTube.

- Facebook: Profits triple as mobile now accounts for a staggering 60% of its ad revenue
- Google: Links online and offline behaviour with a new in-store mobile shopping trials
- Amazon: Latest PR activity turns kitchens into shopping carts with a digital wand to scans barcodes at home

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30/04/2014

Google is offering advertisers the option of targeted app install ads on mobile search and YouTube, following similar moves by rivals Facebook, Yahoo and Twitter.

24/04/2014  |  Full story...

Just who is a typical UK YouTuber? Nearly one-fifth of those watching YouTube are watching less TV according to new research looking into the top myths and realities of users of the video sharing platform.

23/04/2014  |  Full story...

Evian has continued its hugely successful dancing babies series with a new ad featuring Spider-Man, as the new superhero movie hits the cinemas. See why its our video viral of the week below…

10/04/2014  |  Full story...

As the fourth season of popular HBO fantasy series gets underway, this video from Hootsuite reimagines the warring houses as social media platforms.

08/04/2014  |  Full story...

This emotionally affecting video from Save The Children aims to raise awareness of the impact that three years of civil war has had on children in Syria, by bringing the conflict closer to home for Western viewers- getting £28m YouTube views as a result. See why it’s our video viral of the week below...

02/04/2014  |  Full story...

Larger screen phones, better video quality and 4G networks are the three most important factors for driving greater consumption of video content on mobile phones, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics looking at global mobile video trends.

02/04/2014  |  Full story...

April Fool’s Day has become a major event in the digital calendar, with many brands and media owners creating elaborate pranks to show off their funny side (and get plenty of social media shares and column inches in the process). We’ve put together some of the best hoaxes from this year's batch for your viewing pleasure…

01/04/2014  |  Full story...

Disney has bought YouTube network Maker Studios in a $950m deal that sees the iconic movie studio make a significant step towards a digital future.

01/04/2014  |  Full story...