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Bebo out from downunder?
November 20, 2009
This morning’s online news reported that Bebo is about to close its Australian operations. But what does that really mean? To Australian Bebo users it means very little, there will be no change to their interaction with their social networks,... Continue reading...
Posted by Alan Long at 04:31 PM
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East Asian Games generating interest
The 5th East Asian Games on 5 December is for the first time being staged in Hong Kong. This is the first time Hong Kong plays host to a large-scale multi-sport international event. The East Asian Games brings together 2,300... Continue reading...
Posted by Alan Long at 11:39 AM
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In Categories Government | Hong Kong | Olympics | Social Media
Video Games searches overtake Mobile Phones following release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
UK Internet searches for video games increased by 28% last week following the release of the much hyped and anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. As the chart below illustrates, Video Games overtook Mobile Phones to become the most... Continue reading...
Posted by Robin Goad at 08:50 AM
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In Categories Fast moving search terms | Gadgets | Games | Paid search | Retail | Search | Shopping and Classifieds
Blog Shops popular in Singapore
November 19, 2009
Christmas online shopping in Singapore and Hong Kong has gained strength over the past few years, with visits to the Shopping and Classifieds industry reaching a 3-year high during the week ending 28 November 2008 in Singapore, and week ending... Continue reading...
Posted by Sandra Hanchard at 04:57 PM
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In Categories Shopping and Classifieds
Analyzing the Maclaren Stroller Recall
November 18, 2009
Last week parents were horrified to learn about a recall on Maclaren umbrella strollers due to multiple cases of children’s fingers being amputated. The volume of traffic to the Maclaren website jumped 9x in volume on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009... Continue reading...
Posted by Heather Dougherty at 07:24 PM
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In Categories Recalls | Search Strategies
The changing face of Social Networks
This is the first in a blog series reviewing the lifestyle and demographic changes seen in the online audience profiles of the Social Networking and Forums industry in Australia. The series acts as a sequel to the upcoming Experian Hitwise... Continue reading...
Posted by Alan Long at 04:40 PM
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Apparel websites competing strongly in retail sector
November 17, 2009
Expectations for consumer spending this Christmas in Australia are moderate, despite consumer confidence sitting at 38.3 percent above its level a year ago (Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index). Given that retailers will be vying for consumer spend not just... Continue reading...
Posted by Sandra Hanchard at 03:19 PM
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In Categories Apparel and Accessories
Top Canadian Travel Websites
November 16, 2009
Canada is home to one national airline (Air Canada), a major regional carrier (Westjet), a few low cost carriers and international competition on international routes. One might expect Canadians to head directly to AirCanada.com to make bookings, however, Hitwise data... Continue reading...
Posted by Heather Hopkins at 03:28 PM
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In Categories Canadian Insights | Travel