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World Cup 2014 Boosts Digital Advertising Spending in Brazil: Nearly $5 Billion in Computer, Mobile Ad Buying Projected by 2018

Jun 13, 2014 05:02 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup, host country Brazil has seen an increase in digital advertisement spending, and it is projected to more than double through 2018. According to eMarketer, 2014 will see $2.88 billion in advertising spending on all digital platforms including desktop computers and mobile devices.

Smartphone Sales Worldwide Exceeding Projections: Emerging Markets, China Help Boost Global Mobile Shipments

Apr 18, 2014 03:15 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Worldwide smartphone shipments are exceeding initial expectations courtesy of emerging markets and China.

Mobile Phone Connections in Chile Stall in 2013 After Yearly Continuous Growth

Apr 05, 2014 03:48 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

When observing the developing countries in Latin America, most analysts look for Argentina, Brazil, or Mexico, but Chile may be providing new ground for the mobile market.

Verizon Communications Invested Billions in Telecommunications Infrastructure in 2013 in Several US States

Mar 21, 2014 05:55 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Verizon Communications revealed it spent billions on improving wireline telecommunications infrastructure in 2013 in various states.

Which is the Best Android Phone?: Top Smartphone Specs and Price Comparison Including Nexus 5, HTC One and More

Mar 15, 2014 09:45 AM EDT By Carlos Garcia

There are a lot of choices when it comes to Android phones these days. A few years ago, Android phones were considered to be the cheaper version of iPhones and BlackBerrys, but with an increase in the number of companies developing Android phones, the choices have become a lot more interesting, but, which one is the best?

Apple vs. Samsung Sales: Samsung Tablets Increase By 336 Percent in 2013 as Apple Inc. Market Share Drops, Says Gartner

Mar 07, 2014 12:36 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

Despite the growth of iPad sales, Apple Inc. suffered a double-digit market share percentage loss, and Samsung capitalized on the opportunity.

Latinos Use Mobile and Social Networking More Than Other Americans, So Why is There a Lack of Hispanic News Coverage?

Feb 25, 2014 11:47 AM EST By Kevin Li

The closure of Latino news sites questions the strategy and viability of targeting Hispanics with their own sites compared to reading English-language or general market news sources. Considering that Hispanics are such a large and growing market of United States media consumers, what went wrong?

Mobile Advertising Trends: 60 Percent of Hispanics Use Mobile Phones for Internet Access, Heavy Spending Power, Says Report

Feb 17, 2014 09:46 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

A report focusing on African American and Hispanic demographics found the "importance" of multicultural marketing by mobile advertisers.

Looking to Video Chat? Here the Best Alternatives to Skype

Feb 17, 2014 05:34 PM EST By Matthew Reis

As social media continues to grow and connected devices become more ubiquitous in everyday life, video chatting is starting to become a primary method of communication.