Loyal users of LinkedIn looking forward to new features will now have the opportunity to test them out before they’re released to the general public. LinkedIn Labs has launched today and will spotlight tools and potential upgrades not yet formally added to the site. Four tools and potential upgrades are being featured first, with more [...]
Bit.ly, the URL shortening service, just announced that users can now automatically generate QR codes. This means that when these are scanned with a mobile QR code reader, users will automatically be directed to shortened links. This is great news for marketers as QR codes have become a new favorite among those in the U.S. [...]
Facebook and Bing have made a big announcement; together they are bringing “Like” data and profile search to Bing. The deal gives Bing a big boost in taking market share from Google, as well as taking social search in a completely new direction. Bing users can log onto the site today and get a [...]
It’s official. Google is using a new description next to AdWords search ads that appear on Google’s search results featuring just the word “ads” rather than the long-stranding “sponsored links” disclaimer we’ve seen for quite some time now. The company has confirmed this is something they’re currently testing. Superficially this appears to just be [...]
OneRiot has indicated that it’s moving focus away from its realtime search in order to better focus on its online advertising platform. The company first launched its advertising network in January and since then, media companies and brands (including AOL and Sony Pictures) have incorporated OneRiot into their digital marketing strategies. All have been [...]
