BizReport : November 13, 2006 Archive

November 13, 2006 Archive

Blogs & Content | November 13, 2006

Yahoo! Looking At Social Sponsorship

Social networks are the new advertising frontier. It seems everyone is talking about the impact of social advertising, but with Yahoo’s launch later this week of an actual social campaign, marketers are set to see just how much money could be made off of social networks. >>

Search Marketing | November 13, 2006

Ad Network Launched by Marchex

Online marketers can now bid for the placement of ads directly on Marchex’s 200,000-plus websites, many of which are direct navigation sites. The Marchex Network of sites attracts more than 25 million unique visitors each month, according to a statement. >>

Research | November 13, 2006

Expect 5% Boost to Holiday Sales

U.S. gas prices are headed down and the economy is on the rise, leading the National Retail Federation to expect a 5% boost to holiday sales in 2006. Will that boost be seen in traditional brick-and-mortar stores or online retailers? >>

Internet | November 13, 2006

"Making Life Easy” Goal of World Usability Day 2006

The largest user experience network in the world, the User Experience Alliance (UXA), will mark the second World Usability Day on November 14, 2006. >>

E-commerce | November 13, 2006

Men Prefer Clicks to Bricks

According to a recent report, “Online Retailing: The Impact of Click on Brick”, men are driving online! No more trips to the mall, online they can search for exactly what they want from the comfort and stress-free environment of home. >>

Law & Regulation | November 13, 2006

Google Faces Copyright Infringement

As online video content becomes more and more popular, issues surrounding copyright are thrust into the limelight. >>