BizReport : March 19, 2007 Archive

March 19, 2007 Archive

Mobile Marketing | March 19, 2007

Medio Systems launches mobile ad network

A new mobile advertising network launches today from Medio, a company already invested in mobile search. >>

Research | March 19, 2007

Automakers steer more ad dollars online

Though automotive ads have seen a slight decline in overall spending, the industry is still the largest spend for United States consumers, with $21 billion in overall spending. How are they doing this? >>

Social Marketing | March 19, 2007

New Podcast/Blog ad network geared to boomers

What do you get when you cross edgy content, blogs and podcasts from an expert panel and national advertisers? A new social network aimed at helping the boomer generation get more out of life. >>

Advertising | March 19, 2007

Kohl's first to use clickable video ad format

Kohls department stores have become the first to use new Video Hyperlink technology to discreetly integrate product advertising in to online video content. >>

Search Marketing | March 19, 2007

Brand names outperform non-branded terms for PPC advertising

Brand names as keywords are more effective in paid search advertising than non-branded terms and phrases, says Travelocity's chief marketing officer. >>

Advertising | March 19, 2007

Google purchases in-game advertising firm

After a couple of rumor-filled months it is finally official. Google has purchased the in-game advertising firm, Adscape Media. The acquisition will enable Google to reduce its reliance on online search advertising, which currently accounts for the majority of its revenue. >>