Truecaller, a popular mobile app which provider caller information, has announced the launch of a new self-serving platform — Ads Manager. The platform will allow businesses to manage their ad campaigns themselves. With the launch of this new platform in India, brands or advertisers will now be able to advertise their products and services in […]
Uber has found out that it will not receive a license renewal in London, after Transport for London (TfL) deemed it is not a ‘fit and proper’ operator. The ride hailing company’s current London license expires on 30 September but it has 21 days to appeal, under the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998, and […]
Food delivery app firm Deliveroo saw revenues grow 611% in 2016 as the takeaway app expanded around the world, but losses rose from £30.1m to £129.1m. Seen as one of Britain’s brightest tech start-ups, it posted sales of £128.6m in 2016, according to accounts filed at Companies House. The company, incorporated under the name Roofoods, […]
A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting September 22, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through Airbnb, powered by Resy. The ability to book reservations at a curated selection of restaurants is part of our ongoing commitment […]
Young’s Beer is launching a special campaign this week that celebrates the brewery’s 186-year anniversary, called Young’s Day, with the offer of a free pint for all. Beer lovers can claim a free pint from of any of the Young’s beers, including Young’s Bitter and Young’s Special, simply by downloading the Young’s On Tap app. […]
Google and HTC Corporation announced a definitive agreement under which certain HTC employees – many of whom are already working with Google to develop Pixel smartphones – will join Google. HTC will receive $1.1 billion in cash from Google as part of the transaction. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property […]
The Body Shop is working with agency Urban Airship to launch a mobile wallet pass with the latest news and signature counts for its Forever Against Animal Testing campaign. Launched in June alongside Cruelty Free International, the Forever Against Animal Testing campaign aims to end cosmetic animal testing worldwide, through a petition that will be taken […]
Pixalate recently released the latest version of their Mobile Sellers Trust Index where they rank the top mobile platforms in programmatic advertising, and AdColony was number one on the list, rising three spots from the last ranking. As mobile advertisers increasingly turn to programmatic ad buying, the issue of trust comes up frequently. Advertisers and agencies want partners […]
Twice as many adults now use the internet on a smartphone than do on a desktop computer, as smartphones have become the most popular device for going online at every hour of the day. Verto Analytics, a research company that tracks which devices nearly 5,000 UK adults use to go online, showed that smartphones account […]
More than half (53%) of 16-75-year-olds in the UK use their smartphones while walking – the equivalent of around 22 million people – according to the latest research from Deloitte. For younger consumers aged 16-24, the proportion rises to 74%. Worryingly, more than 4.5 million people (11% of respondents) also admit to using their smartphones while […]