BizReport : January 16, 2008 Archive

January 16, 2008 Archive

Mobile Marketing | January 16, 2008

Text most popular ad format for mobile

Marketers aren’t using podcasts and video for mobile advertising to the extent they were earlier last year, according to new survey results from Advertiser Perceptions. >>

Search Marketing | January 16, 2008

Grayboxx mixes up local search and user reviews

Earlier this week, local search website Grayboxx concluded its national trial period and launched their enhanced service nationwide, including all major U.S. cities. >>

Research | January 16, 2008

Rising gas prices push consumers online

Retailers need to step up their direct-to-consumer operations as gas prices bite and consumers look for ways to save money, including shopping online. >>

Search Marketing | January 16, 2008

Matching ads with patterns, not keywords

Contextual ad company Proximic has announced big news. Not only has it scored an ad inventory to die for, but it’s also put a new spin on contextual advertising. >>

Research | January 16, 2008

Why health marketers should embrace social platforms

Health marketers may get an unexpected boost from social networking platforms. That is the word from a recent iCrossing report which indicates that the Internet in general and social hubs in particular may be a big influence over consumer decisions when it comes to their health care, health planning and health research. >>

Mobile Marketing | January 16, 2008

In-Stat: Mobile to slow in '08

The marketing world is buzzing about the possibilities for mobile advertising, but at least one forecast indicates that mobile marketing may be up for a rough road over the next twelve months. According to a recent In-Stat report, mobile implementation will slow by more than 5% in 2008. >>

Ecommerce | January 16, 2008

Toolbar puts coupons at shoppers fingertips

If you want to attract more online shoppers, you want to give them a reason to shop online. The best reason is usually an offer - a percentage off, free shipping or a dollar off offer. Some shoppers will look for these offers for hours but a new tool could shave some of that "search" time - and bring more shoppers to your etailing site. >>