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Waitrose expands mobile presence
Waitrose has launched its first iPhone app and mobile website, following a boost in the number of browsers accessing Waitrose.com via mobiles.
Behavioural targeting popular in US but lacks understanding
Some 72% of online publishers and 80% of media agencies in the US use behavioural targeting, according to a survey by US marketing body DM2Pro and AudienceScience.
Getjar clocks 3m app downloads a day
Independent mobile app store Getjar has reached 1bn downloads, according to the company.
Swiftcover to run in-game ads via Microsoft's Massive
Swiftcover is launching its first in-game ad campaign, continuing its branding activity starring punk veteran Iggy Pop and the Little Iggy puppet.
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Zodiak buys into Shed Media
Zodiak Entertainment has bought a minority stake in Shed Media, in a move that could have ramifications for the latter's takeover talks with Time Warner.
CBC continues comeback
THE C21 INTERVIEW: Christine Wilson, CBC's exec director of network programming, tells C21TV about the Canadian net's new breed of 'social redemptive programming' and her schedule plans. Click through to view.
Orange holds off pay-TV decision
France Télécom has confirmed it is in talks with Canal+, News Corp and the French Football League about possible partnerships for its pay-TV channels, but is still considering its options.
Millenium fails in its France 3 mission
France 3 is to move its new primetime adventure gameshow Mission Millenium to later in the evening as early as next Wednesday because of poor ratings.
Mobile Entertainment: News
iPad owners are 'self-centered workaholics'
And they won't cross the street to help others. Or so says a survey
Facebook IPO delayed until 2012?
Report says social networking giant wants to grow user base and clarify privacy issues before flotation
BlackBerry App World 2.0 in beta
RIM begins previewing the store and its new functionality
T-Mobile UK now offering iPhone 4
Apple device now available from all big UK operators. And some smaller ones
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Google China 'blockage' played down
Google has denied that its internet search service has been blocked in China, as was reported last night.
Waitrose invests in mobile presence
Waitrose has launched a free iPhone app and mobile website in response to an increased number of browsers accessing Waitrose.com through their mobile phones.
Rachel's food company sold to French firm
Rachel's, the organic yoghurt maker, has been sold by its US parent company to France's Groupe Lactalis for an undisclosed amount.
Out and About 30 July
All the photos from the A-Team premiere, You & Your Wedding's 25th birthday party, Initiative's summer barbeque, AOL's golf day for agencies and more...
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GUEST COLUMN: Spreading The Message; Why The Major Growth Opportunities Are (Still) In Text-Messaging
Editor's note: Text messaging is more than a means of communication; it's a mass medium – with the emphasis on mass. It's universal (anyone can use it), it's effective (capable of reaching millions across the planet and returning direct responses...
UPDATE: The Best Of Mobile Web Africa, MLOVE & More!
In brief: An overview of new content and projects at MSG. Look for exclusive posts and podcasts that showcase mobile industry rock stars (thanks to the great people at MLOVE) and highlight the mobile case studies transforming the developing world...
CENTER STAGE: Real Mobile Innovation That Drives Real Results; Why Developing Markets Are The Ones To Watch
In brief: Moving on with another in the “best of” selection of executive interviews from the Netsize Guide 2010 we examine how innovation in user-centric design and user-centered services are improving lives and livelihoods in developing markets. Susan Dray, President,...
UPDATE: Mapping Out Massive Mobile Industry Book; Pitch Ideas NOW For Inclusion In Netsize Guide
In brief: Wrapping up two-days of meetings in Paris today and leaving with a blueprint for the next Netsize Guide. The annual mobile industry analysis and almanac is written by MSG on behalf of Netsize, a mobile commerce and communications...
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All cloud services are not created equal
A new CompuWare tracking tool demonstrates that cloud computing service response times vary significantly from operator to operator. Article
GetJar tops 3 million application downloads per day
Cross-platform applications storefront GetJar announced downloads now exceed 3 million per day across operating systems including Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Symbian and Windows Mobile. GetJar now serves consumers spanning more than 200 countries and 2,000 different handset models, noting that clear...
RIM rolls out revamped BlackBerry App World
Research In Motion released the beta version of its upgraded BlackBerry App World storefront, promising a series of new bells and whistles including improved application discovery, expanded payment options and a new user identification system. First and foremost, BlackBerry App...
RealNetworks narrows loss in Q2
Digital entertainment services firm RealNetworks reported second quarter revenues of $88.9 million, down from $135.7 million a year ago--however, net loss for the quarter was $25.9 million, a significant improvement over losses of $188.3 million reported in the second quarter...
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