BizReport : April 7, 2008 Archive

April 7, 2008 Archive

Search Marketing | April 07, 2008

Search rankings: Aim high says iProspect

The importance of achieving a high search result position continues to increase, according to new study findings from iProspect. >>

Research | April 07, 2008

Study: Gamer demographic complex

If, when your goal is to target gamers, you direct your creative department toward an audience of teenage boys on a diet of takeaway pizza, caffeine and lacking a life away from their computer screen, think again. >>

Advertising | April 07, 2008

Yahoo's AMP to drive online ad revenues

Microsoft has issued Yahoo with an ultimatum - seal the deal in three weeks or risk a hostile takeover. But, could Yahoo have an ace up their sleeve to convince shareholders that Microsoft has undervalued their worth? >>

Social Marketing | April 07, 2008

Universal McCann: US trails the global social marketplace

Both MySpace and Facebook may have come from the US but according to a recent report from Universal McCann those offerings have not placed the US first in the social space. According to the report, the US trails the rest of the world when it comes to social media growth. >>

Search Marketing | April 07, 2008

HealthPricer tightens search process

Comparison search engines are growing more popular with online shoppers every day, but in many cases consumers become frustrated with the generic listings because the product they are searching for isn't necessarily returned in the query results. HealthPricer, a healthcare products comparison search engine, has revamped their search features - and the revamp could benefit marketers as well. >>

Advertising | April 07, 2008

Marchex, Cobalt Group to provide call-based ads

Call-based ads are the latest buzz topic for advertisers. By providing content while consumers are waiting "on hold", businesses are hoping to better engage them and increase sales. Local advertising company Marchex and auto marketing organization The Colbalt Group are partnering to provide both on- and offline call based ads for local auto dealerships. >>