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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

The online/in-store answer for etailers

Ecommerce hubs are working hard to improve their websites to increase user engagement and revenue. But the best solution could be as simple as in-store pick-up. Some indicators point to pick-up being the key for future online shopping. >>

Monday, February 11, 2008

Etailers, consumers want more than product information

Today's online shopper, much like their offline counterparts, aren't loyal to a particular store. Instead, they are loyal to brands. But this isn't the only change coming for etailers. According to ecommerce consulting firm Optaros, consumers want more than product information, good prices and great products. >>

Monday, February 11, 2008

Rapt, Publicis Groupe partner for analysis

Online marketers can expect to see improved transparency in their ad campaigns thanks to a partnership between Rapt, an advertising analysis firm, and Publicis Groupe Media. Publicis will incorporate Rapt's yield management platform to compare inventory and pricing strategies across the online marketplace. >>

Monday, February 11, 2008

Who is logging on to career websites?

Advertising to in-market consumers is a great way to increase the ROI of any campaign. But where do you find in-market consumers? One place is career websites, because consumers looking for jobs are also seeking items to improve their lives. >>

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Billions of online videos watched last December

The number of videos watched online in the U.S. rose to the highest number ever recorded during December 2007, according to recently released comScore figures. >>

Friday, February 08, 2008

comScore: Post-game ad-watching analysis

A comScore survey of U.S. Internet users who watched the Super Bowl shows that the Internet now plays a big part on game day. >>

Friday, February 08, 2008

IAB lead gen best practice document released

In response to FTC scrutiny and industry feedback, the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Lead Generation Committee today announced the release of new best practice guidelines for advertisers and publishers. >>

Friday, February 08, 2008

Survey: Gamers will watch video ads for free games

Chalk up another advertising resource for online video: this time from the gaming section. Recently RealNetwork's RealGames division surveyed 1500 casual gamers and found that 90% were willing to watch a video ad in exchange for free game playing. >>

Friday, February 08, 2008

Are consumers ready for prime time online?

Since the dawn of the television age, consumers have plopped onto the couch and tuned in to their favorite shows. So far, the switch from watching those shows online has been slow, but a new report from Jupiter Research indicates that consumers may finally be ready to move online - if the product and the experience are good enough. >>

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Targeted ad network for local newspapers debuts

Newspapers have another alternative to sagging online classified sales. MediaSpace Solutions is an online ad network, offering newspapers access behaviorally, demographically and geographically targeted display ads. >>

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Target at-home chefs with kitchen-based ad network

The number of foodies, consumers very interested in gourmet foods, recipes, wines and the food industry, around the world grows every day. However, finding the right foodie at the right time can prove tough for many advertisers. Enter a new ad network which targets foodies where they live: online recipe and cooking websites. >>

Thursday, February 07, 2008

An ad platform specific to the iPhone

The Apple iPhone is changing a lot of things about connectivity. With the ability to surf the web, store photos, instant message and talk with one device, users have switched at high rates. Now advertisers have another reason to switch to iPhone services: an ad platform that is specific to iPhones. >>

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Microsoft demonstrates future of advertising

There was plenty to see at Microsoft’s latest Demo-Fest where cutting-edge technologies being developed at the company’s adCenter Labs were showcased. >>

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Travel Ad Network expands to Canada, UK

Online publishers may get a boost from vertical advertising network, Travel Ad Network (TAN), with its expansion into Canada and the UK. TAN allows access to online travel ad inventory; the company launched in the US in 2003. >>

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

HOVR, TIL partner for mobile gaming deal

A deal between HOVR, a ad-supported mobile content and gaming service, and Times Internet Limited (TIL), part of India's The Times Group, could change the way ads are delivered to mobile gamers. GameZone offers free mobile gaming to Indian consumers through an ad-supported platform. >>

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