Digital technology must be a "national priority" in UK universities, says an industry and university task force.

The AIIA has moved swiftly to stake its place as the lead industry body for the digital economy under the new government, and is calling for a whole of government digital economy summit within 90 days.

Before the election, one of the most controversial bills going through Parliament was the Digital Economy Bill, which contained several new and amended laws in the area of technology.

That online display advertising growth so many digital marketers have been anticipating may be arriving a little early. According to a new report from Rubicon Project , digital ad spending grew 47% during the first half of the year.

It turns out that a lackluster economy isn't all bad for business, after all.

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS: Mining cos say no to sharing profits, offer more to royalty fund Mining outfits opposing the Government's proposal to share profits with land losers are now willing to increase their contribution from 10 to 26 per cent to a royalty-linked development fund for the welfare of such ...

Dubai, UAE, September 7th, 2010: As the Middle East moves more towards solidifying a knowledge based economy and continues to position itself as an entertainment and media hub, demand for quality higher education in creative media is on the rise.

Marketing specialist swaps digital strategy for post as chief executive of luxury dealer selling Maserati, Ferrari and Rolls-Royce cars The former boss of Channel 4 television has taken up a new position at the wheel of luxury car dealer HR Owen . Andy Duncan, 48, is swapping digital strategy and multiplatform media to run 10 luxury and supercar franchises, including Maserati, Ferrari ...