BizReport : May 3, 2007 Archive

May 3, 2007 Archive

Mobile Marketing | May 03, 2007

Mobile searchers rely on "Big Three"

Mobile users are taking traditional online hubs into the mobile space more often than using their mobile providers' platforms. That, according to a recent study from iCrossing. >>

Research | May 03, 2007

Q1 profits double for ValueClick

Despite concerns about privacy and lead generation issues, profits for online lead generation site ValueClick doubled in the first quarter of 2007. Q1 revenue came in at nearly $157 million; EBITDA was $41 million, up 50% from 2006. >>

Mobile Marketing | May 03, 2007

Microsoft announces acquisition of ScreenTonic

Microsoft has finally bagged a deal. This week the software giant agreed to purchase ScreenTonic, the European mobile phone advertising company. >>

Trends & Ideas | May 03, 2007

CitySearch rolls out "short vids"

Forget about standard display ads or the leaderboard, CitySearch is betting that Web 2.0 options will bring new advertisers to the fold. The city-based information hub is now offering short videos for advertisers wanting to make a local impact. The advertorial video platform allows local marketers to showcase their location and establisment quickly to users. >>

Research | May 03, 2007

Newspaper websites attract record numbers

Visits to online newspaper websites hit a record high in the first quarter of 2007, according to recent research from Nielsen//NetRatings for the Newspaper Association of America. >>

Research | May 03, 2007

On-demand TV is in demand in Europe

According to a new study by Motorola, almost half of Europeans watch television shows via the web. >>

Internet | May 03, 2007

Comcast partners with Yahoo in ad deal

Comcast and Yahoo have forged a multi-year partnership for online display and video ad services on Comcast.net. >>