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Internet Press Releases, New Zealand
The Interactive Advertising Bureau of New Zealand (IABNZ) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have released online advertising expenditure figures for Q2, 2010. The growth of New Zealand’s online advertising market continues unabated, with the most recent April-June 2010 quarter totalling to $62.58m, up $7.26m on the Q1, 2010 result.
Telecom has submitted a proposal to Crown Fibre Holdings to deliver a national fibre to the home network.
A new service called Personal-Web-Presenter providing video of presenters that ‘float’ over the top of existing website content has just been launched. This captures the attention of viewers and improves the conversion rate of website landing pages. A website does not need a graphic re-design in order to use a Personal-Web-Presenter video. Adding this type of video is simple, cost-effective, and quick. The file sizes are small so content loads quickly and plays seamlessly, even on ‘speed-challenged’ broadband connections.
A new online bargain site with a conscience has launched giving customers the chance to help local charities simply by shopping at its 24 hour online store.
As a result of a settlement between the Commerce Commission and Telecom New Zealand, 1300 customers will be refunded for potentially being misled by a broadband promotion Telecom NZ conducted in 2008.
Privacy Commissioner has expressed concern over reports that Google has collected wi-fi information during its Street View operation without clearly informing the public.
The Privacy Commissioner has agreed to formally refer the matter of Google collection of data from wi-fi networks in New Zealand to the NZ Police.
SKY Television are complementing television coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with an online experience.
Hector’s World website has been launched as a resource to protect young people on the internet.
The Journal website is an online self-management programme for New Zealanders experiencing mild to moderate depression.
The Privacy Commissioner comments on Facebook’s privacy settings.
Telecom has confirmed that it intends to participate in the Government’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.
Google Buzz involved the release of personal information. A joint letter from a group of international data protection and privacy regulators, including New Zealand Privacy Commission has been sent to Google.
CEO of Renaissance Corporation, Richard Webb’s detailed review delivers a forecast for the 2010 calendar year of an expected top line revenue of $205 million and an EBITDA of $3.5 million.
A new investment website connects foreign investors to New Zealand business networks quickly and efficiently.
A new website is being developed by the Ministry of Health enabling doctors, nurses, and other health specialists to share information and discuss topics online. The website will feature similar social networking tools such as Facebook and Bebo use.
A huge increase in social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter being used for identity theft has been reported.