BizReport : May 5, 2008 Archive

May 5, 2008 Archive

Internet | May 05, 2008

Microsoft, Yahoo deal dead - what next?

The big news over the weekend was that Microsoft has pulled out of its offer to buy Yahoo. After months of wrangling and public negotiations Microsoft has finally determined not to raise their bid. >>

Social Marketing | May 05, 2008

Radius: UGC meets display advertising

User-generated content is often found on feedback pages and product review pages, there for those who care to find it, but a new service could see user reviews and comments getting their share of the limelight. >>

Social Marketing | May 05, 2008

RapLeaf: More men are Uber Connectors

When it comes to social networking, women are far more likely to be at it than men according to recent findings published by Rapleaf. >>

Research | May 05, 2008

Gartner: Email, Search still tops for consumers

Despite increases in online shopping options, content sites and social networks, a recent report from Gartner indicates that email and online search continue to rank at the top of consumers' lists of things to do online. >>

Mobile Marketing | May 05, 2008

Marchex to provide in-call mobile ad solutions

Mobile marketers could obtain a little help from local advertising company Marchex. The advertising solution will begin offering in-call advertising for mobile marketers. AdMob, Ringleader Digital and 4INFO have all signed on for the platform. >>

Research | May 05, 2008

Survey: Marketers prefer own custom content

According to a recent survey from Junta42 Match and BtoB Magazine, marketers prefer to use in-house talent to create in-house copy. From company newsletters to intra-office information, the survey found that marketers are keeping this type of content creation in-house. >>