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Friday, May 30, 2008

IAB: Internet ad revenue increase 26%

2007 may not have been a banner year for advertisers but it wasn't a loss, either. According to the IAB's recent Internet Advertising Report, online ad revenues in the US reached $21.2 billion in 2007. This is an increase of 26% for the year. >>

Friday, May 30, 2008

Report: How local websites are making money

Local websites are becoming more and more popular with consumers; local media websites are even more popular. According to a recent report from Borrell Associates, local media websites earned just under $9 billion in 2007. >>

Friday, May 30, 2008

BIGresearch: Minorities use more new media

In the US, minorities are leading the way to new media. According to BIGresearch's recent Simultaneous Media Survey, African Americans, Hispanics and Asians are using more new media; they also use new media differently than their Caucasian counterparts. >>

Thursday, May 29, 2008

itsmy.com gains traction worldwide

If you're thinking of entering the mobile space, mobile social network itsmy.com could be a good place to begin. According to the recent Opera Software Mobile Web report, itsmy.com is in the top 10 most visited mobile spaces. >>

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Massive global expansion expected for online video

Online video is already attracting ad dollars, but some advertisers continue to believe that it’s a passing fad. However, a new forecast by ABI Research shows that online video is set to experience massive global expansion over the next few years. >>

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Web browsing on smartphones increases

Can consumers using smartphones find, view and purchase from your website? If not, then perhaps data recently released by M:Metrics will persuade you to make this so. >>

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Are ecommerce marketers taking full advantage of metrics?

According to one report, the answer to that question is a resounding no. A recent report from Marketing Sherpa indicates that ecommerce marketers are not taking full advantage of tools that would give them a clearer picture of their target consumers. By not taking advantage of that information marketers are doing their business a disservice. >>

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Top executives turning to Internet

An in-depth study of America’s business elite has revealed they are increasingly turning to the Internet for news and information, especially on blogs and in podcasts or video. >>

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

IBM: Consumers want mobile choices

Mobile may not be at the tipping point yet, but that point is getting closer. The difference could be made in the applications offered and the mobile choices consumers are given according to a recent IBM report. Researchers found that 80% of consumers want more choices in their mobile devices and connections. >>

Friday, May 23, 2008

TravelShout: Socialization of online travel

It appears that it isn't just Internet behemoths that have been working on a way to socialize the web. An application, similar in concept to Google’s Friend Connect, has been launched today. Called TravelShout, it allows Internet users to talk in real-time across websites containing similar content. >>

Friday, May 16, 2008

How to target the affluent through social media

Whether through a company blog or message board, more marketers are turning to social platforms to increase consumers' comfort level on the web. These social solutions can give customers a better feel for the company, increase brand awareness and create a feeling of brand loyalty. But what are the best ways to target consumers via social media? >>

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Report: Worldwide UGV revenue to surpass $1.1 billion

It seems more consumers create a blog or a social networking profile every day, still a new report from In-Stat indicates that ad revenue from user-generated content will grow at a surprising rate. Specifically, user-generated video content will lead the way. >>

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Online newspaper readers consume politics, jobs information

Marketers may receive a bigger boost from online newspaper ads by placing their ads on the right pages. Though this isn't a novel concept, many marketers aren't following the simple rule. How can you determine which pages get the most traffic? By doing your research. >>

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Clear Channel relaunch offers more to consumers, advertisers

If Clear Channel has anything to say about it, online radio isn't going to go softly into the night. With a relaunch of it's station websites, the radio giant offers more to consumers and to advertisers. >>

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Is free the key to mobile video adoption?

The mobile web is still a developing entity for both consumers and marketers, which is one reason that some marketers are slow to adopt the medium. However, many reports indicate that ignoring mobile could be a huge faux pas for advertisers. So, how should marketers approach? >>

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