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Research: How QR Codes Could Improve [with charts]

New research from Chadwick Martin Bailey found that half of appropriately capable smartphone owners had scanned a QR code, and a fifth of those had gone on to make a purchase. It also pinpointed ways to improve those numbers.

Report: Fewer Venture Exits Netted More Capital in 2011 [with charts]

Venture-backed companies in the U.S. netted more capital despite fewer exits during 2011, according to new figures from Dow Jones VentureSource. The year marked a 14 percent drop in deal activity but a 26 percent increase in capital raised, compared with 2010 figures.

Ten Predictions for Wireless in 2012

Juniper Research has gathered together a list of its top ten predictions for the coming year, led by its forecasts for the effect of financial conditions and the impact of the 2012 Olympics in London.

Spotify's Year-End Charts Confirm Adele's Int'l Status [with video]

Soulful British sensation swept Spotify's year-end charts, appearing in more country-by-country top tens than any other artist. It's not too surprising, since her album "21" ended the year having sold more than 5 million copies, a feat no U.S. album has achieved since Usher in 2004.

'Just Go With It' Tops Redbox Rentals of 2011

Redbox, the DVD and game rental company, looked back over 2011 and found that the Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy "Just Go With It" was chosen for home entertainment more than any other movie it offers.

Study: Netflix Users Less Satisfied [with chart]

It’s been a tough year for Netflix, and new research from customer experience analytics firm ForeSee predicts its difficulties will continue beyond New Year’s Eve. ForeSee, which looked specifically at how satisfied consumers are, found that Netflix has slid down significantly in the researcher’s Holiday E-Retail Satisfaction Index.

'Dexter' Most Pirated TV Show of 2011 [with chart]

As the entertainment world starts gearing up for the Golden Globes, Oscars and other awards shows, Showtime’s "Dexter" can claim a more dubious honor: the chilling drama was the year's most pirated television program.

Live Nation Acquires Metrics Specialist BigChampagne

Live Nation Entertainment has acquired BigChampagne Media Measurement, a pioneer in collecting, analyzing and distributing media metrics. Terms of the deal, which was announced Wednesday, were not disclosed.

Cyber Monday Breaks All-Time U.S. Online Shopping Record

Cyber Monday was the heaviest online shopping day in U.S. history, according to new figures released by comScore. Online spending reached $1.25 billion on the day, topping last year's figure of $1.03 billion by 22 percent.

NBCUniversal Names Gibs to Newly Created Digital Research Role

In a move to expand the research capabilities and value of its digital properties, NBCUniversal has named Jonathan Gibs to the newly created position of senior vice president of Digital Research for NBCUniversal’s Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media division.