All articles by Tineka Smith

Tineka Smith

Zynga releases third quarter results and 2012 outlook

The social gaming company reported a net loss of $52.7m.

Windows 8 launch: expert reaction [UPDATED]

The launch of Microsoft’s Windows 8 represents the most dramatic change in the history of Microsoft’s operating system. CBR rounds up what experts have to say about Windows 8.

Digital marketing not meeting the needs of consumers: study

Research reveals that consumers prefer viewing advertising in print and TV, rather than online.

Yelp acquires Qype and releases strong preliminary Q3 2012 results

Yelp has acquired popular European review site, Qype, to help accelerate the company’s international expansion.

Apple unveils iPad mini and iPad 4 with Retina display

Analysts say iPad mini will be a success this Christmas

Facebook announces third quarter results

The social network’s revenue increased by 32% compared to Q3 2011.

Employers restricting employee work application access due to control fears

A study reveals that only 3% of employees are allowed to access all of their work applications on mobile devices.

Facebook executive jumps ship to join London’s Tech City

Joanna Shields, Facebook’s vice president and EMEA managing director, is leaving the social network and becoming chief executive at the Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO)

Facebook engagement and mobile search on the rise: report

Research reveals that Facebook interactions and overall paid search continues to grow, predominantly from increasing mobile traffic.

Winning the ‘socialympics’

The London 2012 Olympics was one of the biggest events in history for generating social media interaction and engagement. Tineka Smith reveals which campaign strategies worked well and how brands can keep the pace up now that the competing is over, and asks if this year’s Games really deserves the title of the ‘first social Olympics’