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More than 85% of online population has used online shopping

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More than 85 percent of the world’s online population has used the Internet to make a purchase increasing the market for online shopping by 40 percent in the past two years, according to the latest Nielsen Global Online Survey on Internet shopping habits. Globally, more than half of Internet users have made at least one purchase online in the past month, according to Nielsen.

Among Internet users, the highest percentage shopping online is found in South Korea, where 99 percent of those with Internet access have used it to shop, followed by the UK (97%), Germany (97%), Japan (97%) with the U.S. eighth, at 94 percent. Additionally, in South Korea, 79 percent of these Internet users have shopped in the past month, followed by the UK (76%) and Switzerland (67%) with the U.S. at 57 percent.

Globally, the most popular and purchased items over the Internet are Books (41% purchased in the past three months), Clothing/Accessories/Shoes (36%), Videos / DVDs / Games (24%), Airline Tickets (24%) and Electronic Equipment (23%).

Credit cards are by far the most common method of payment for online purchases – 60 percent of global online consumers used their credit card for a recent online purchase, while one in four online consumers chose PayPal. Of those paying with a credit card, more than half (53%) used Visa.

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Originally posted on January 28, 2008 @ 9:45 am

Support.com launches online PC HealthCheck for consumers

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Support.com announced the addition of PC HealthCheck to its roster of services. PC HealthCheck takes a remote scan over the Internet of a consumer’s PC and accesses the performance, security and overall system. Upon pinpointing key concerns, technicians can immediately help consumers resolve those issues with support.com’s lineup of remote repair services such as System TuneUp and Virus and Spyware Removal.

PC HealthCheck is recommended every 90 days, to eliminate future problems that may cause consumer’s PC to shut down or operate at a snail’s pace. The program is ideal for consumers and small businesses that want to ensure their computers are in top shape to handle everyday tasks, important deadlines and frequent family/business communication.

Originally posted on January 26, 2008 @ 11:43 pm

HotNewz.TV launches on the web

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Phillip Anastos, son of New York TV legend Ernie Anastos, has launched a unique Internet television channel. Fast-paced, insightful and witty, HotNewz.TV delivers news and information specifically designed for 18 to 26 year-olds.

From a quick overview of the day’s need-to-know headlines, to what’s happening in entertainment, music, technology and sports, HotNewz.TV delivers the kind of news young adults can really use. They’ll also get valuable advice on issues that affect them personally, for example, relationships, money matters and career planning.

HotNewz.TV spotlights news segments produced by students at colleges across the country, as well as around the world, including Beijing, Paris and Melbourne. Working with the channel’s staff of Emmy Award-winning TV news veterans, these student journalists are getting unprecedented feedback and resume-building experience. In addition, they’re eligible for award recognition and scholarships.

Through its partnership with The University Network (TUN), a leader in campus communications, HotNewz.TV is already reaching 30% of U.S. college students. TUN carries HotNewz.TV on its large LCD screens in high-traffic campus locations at more than 250 colleges and universities nationwide.

HotNewz.TV is produced by Anastos Interactive Media (AIM), an innovator in media development. AIM is led by CEO Phillip Anastos. Multi Emmy Award-winning news anchor Ernie Anastos serves on the Board of Directors. Alan J. Weiss, another multi Emmy Award winner for TV news and documentaries, is president and head of programming at AIM.

Originally posted on January 23, 2008 @ 10:20 pm

China shuts down over 40,000 porn sites

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no-porn.gifChina has become exceedingly efficient in busting online pornography. According to a news report, the government proudly announces that it closed down 44,000 porn sites, made 868 arrests and penalized almost 2,000 people connected with this operation.

Today, China has the 2nd biggest online population composed of 210 million people. Given this massive force, Chinese president Hu Jintao believes pornography is a big threat to social stability so strict measures are needed to control its flow.

Recently, the ever suppressive China announced its plan to limit video-sharing sites to state-controlled companies. I feel sorry for those Chinese perverts but the good news is there is light at the end of this oppressive tunnel. Xinhua reports this whole anti-pornography campaign will loosen up after the prestigious Olympics in September.

Originally posted on January 23, 2008 @ 11:13 am

Focus Media forms partnership with Dentsu for Internet advertising in China

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Focus Media Holding Limited, China’s largest digital media group, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hua Kuang Advertising Company has entered into a joint venture agreement with Dentsu to form a new Internet advertising company in China. The newly established company will focus on providing Internet advertising related services to clients of the Dentsu Group companies in China and will work closely with Focus Media’s Internet advertising division to strengthen its Internet advertising technology solutions capabilities and media sourcing competence. Dentsu Inc. will own 67% of the joint venture while Hua Kuang will own the remaining 33%.

Originally posted on January 22, 2008 @ 5:42 pm