BizReport : September 2008 Archive

September 2008 Archive

E-commerce | September 30, 2008

U.K. travel industry failing to embrace multi-channel selling

The travel industry, including airlines and online travel companies, is losing revenues through poor multi-channel integration and customer service, according to a new report from Foviance and RXPerience. >>

Email Marketing | September 30, 2008

"Live Offers" real-time email couponing

ExactTarget have launched a new couponing platform that enables marketers to offer on-the-fly discounts and promotions while tracking open rates, print rates, redemption and ROI. >>

Research | September 30, 2008

U.S. online video audience doubles

The number of consumers in the U.S. that watch video content online has doubled over the last 12 months, a new report has found, with growing numbers of younger viewers turning to the Internet for movies and television shows. >>

Advertising | September 30, 2008

How to boost your next online campaign response

Consumers are a fickle bunch; this is true in the online and offline world. But, there are a few tricks you can use in your next online campaign to help boost response rates - thereby boosting campaign ROI. MarketingSherpa found in a recent study that there are three near-sure-fire ways to improve campaign response. >>

Blogs & Content | September 30, 2008

ClipBlast, Clearspring partner to distribute widgets

Widgets are becoming more and more mainstream as more consumers add the content tables to their social profiles and more advertisers begin to delve into the area. Now video search engine ClipBlast has partnered with widget network Clearspring to distribute widgets. >>

Advertising | September 30, 2008

FrameMedia adds ads, news to photo loops

You've probably seen by now the digital photo frames that friends and family are adding to their computers. FrameMedia is adding a little something extra to those loops and marketers should pay close attention. FrameMedia is one arm of Interpublic's Initiative; they are adding content and ads to the picture loops. >>

Research | September 29, 2008

Gamers look to peers for auto purchase advice

According to results of an automotive study among Ziff Davis Game Group’s 1UP Network, gamers are proving to be a significant consumer demographic that looks to its peers for product advice. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 29, 2008

Nielsen Mobile: Texting vs. talking

The average U.S. mobile phone subscriber now sends and receives more text messages than voice calls, finds Nielsen Mobile in recent research, with a typical U.S. teen sending and receiving over 1,700 text messages every month. >>

Social Marketing | September 29, 2008

Cone: Americans expect businesses to have social media presence

According to a new online survey conducted by Cone LLC, an overwhelming number of online Americans want businesses to interact with them via social media such as blogs and networks. >>

Research | September 29, 2008

Report: How to better target men online

Women may be the most sought after demographic for advertisers because of the sheer number of products that they purchase each year, but men shouldn't be ignored. The problem is, many researchers aren't sure where to find product-minded men or how to target them. A new study from comScore and Leo Burnett could shed light on that. >>

Search Marketing | September 29, 2008

Are you getting the most from retail search?

Online marketers know that search is a key component in any advertising campaign. However, although search isn't new it seems that marketers still aren't using search to the best advantage. According to a recent report from Compete Inc. and Google retailers using search need to include a portfolio of keyword terms to get the most for their search dollar. >>

Email Marketing | September 29, 2008

How to integrate social and email campaigns

Social networking may not have reached the tipping point quite yet, but it is nearly there. With so many consumers logging on to social networks, is there a way to coordinate social and email campaigns for a greater campaign ROI? There are several possible ways to integrate these campaigns. >>

Research | September 26, 2008

U.S. Internet display ad spend up 8%

Online ad spending bucked the trend of most other marketing media during the first half of 2008, according to TNS Media Intelligence, although there has been a slowdown in momentum. >>

Research | September 26, 2008

ABCe: Guardian.co.uk Britain's most popular online newspaper

The British online newspaper Guardian.co.uk has once again taken the top spot as the U.K.’s most popular news website, according to figures released by ABCe, although TimesOnline.co.uk reported the highest growth. >>

Research | September 26, 2008

Americans want more control over their online personal information

Americans are concerned about how their personal information is being used online and the tracking of their online behavior, according to a poll from the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Yet, despite the concern, very few appear to have armed themselves with the facts about the rules governing the practices. >>

Social Marketing | September 26, 2008

MySpace launches self-serve ad platform

Controlling your social network advertising may get simpler with the addition of MySpace's self-service ad platform, launched in public beta this week. The platform is available for use by individuals and companies to promote themselves on the MySpace network. >>

Advertising | September 26, 2008

Interwoven allows targeting of unknown web visitors

Think you can only target ads to users who have logged on to your website before? Think again. Interwoven has expanded their targeting platform to allow marketers to target both known and unknown visitors, which should help deepen customer engagement. >>

Social Marketing | September 26, 2008

Is crowdsourcing the next step in brand building?

More and more brands are turning to social networks and community message boards to virally spread their message to the masses. Crowdsourcing is a relatively new trend in this area which takes the thoughts of a large group of people in the form of an open call. >>

Advertising | September 25, 2008

Yahoo gives APT an upgrade

Yahoo has upgraded its advertising platform and promises to revolutionize online display advertising making it cheaper and easier for publishers and advertisers. >>

E-commerce | September 25, 2008

Industry experts forecast gloomy holiday sales growth

Recent reports from TNS Retail Forward Inc. and the National Retail Federation both have a gloomy message for retailers – expect weak growth over this year’s holiday period. >>

Law & Regulation | September 25, 2008

ASA: Publishers responsible for displaying insensitive ads

Regardless of how an ad is chosen to appear on a website, the publisher must take complete responsibility for that ad’s suitability, according to recent comments from the Advertising Standards Association in the U.K. >>

Advertising | September 25, 2008

Rich media added to AdBrite network

Simple display isn't so simple any longer thanks to the addition of rich media to AdBrite's network. This week, AdBrite announced the addition of rich media units which can be purchased and sold through the platform. >>

Domain Names | September 25, 2008

Moniker.com launches Domain MaxLock

Protecting your identity online is just as important as protecting your identity offline; in some cases it is moreso because brands and companies can be badly hurt, sometime irreparably, due to a single malicious attack. They say that one upset consumer will tell 100 people about their experience while one happy consumer will tell no one; that is more true every day, so brands need to protect their online identities from the start. >>

Email Marketing | September 25, 2008

Are you CAN-SPAM compliant?

With the new CAN-SPAM provisions could come a high cost for marketers who aren't prepared. If not or if you aren't sure, here are a few quick fixes that will help get your next email preference centers on the straight and narrow. >>

Law & Regulation | September 24, 2008

2012 Olympics advertising restrictions "heavy handed"

If you are planning your 2012 Olympics advertising campaign and you intend to use a combination of such words as “medal”, “gold”, “summer” or even “game” then think again. The 2006 London Olympic Games and Paralympics Games Act won’t allow it. >>

Social Marketing | September 24, 2008

Almost 70% U.S. adults use social media

The latest Insight Report from MarketTools shows that the frequency of social media visits is rising and this is having a direct impact on purchasing decisions. >>

Research | September 24, 2008

Yankelovich: It takes more than green marketing

Going green may be the politically correct way to go but according to a recent study from Yankelovich, marketers need to do more than advertise their green products because consumers still aren't buying green simply because the product is green. They study found that only about one-third of consumers surveyed felt "much more concerned" about the environment now that last year. >>

Email Marketing | September 24, 2008

IAB issues new email best practices

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has issued their latest "Email Data Management Best Practices"; the new best practices are intended to help online marketers get the most from their email campaigns by helping them ensure privacy, security, improve the permissions process and improve deliverability. >>

Advertising | September 24, 2008

Contextual advertising platform - now in Spanish.

A new offering from Lucid Media could help marketers targeting the Hispanic population. This week, Lucid Media released a Spanish-language version of it's ClickSense contextual advertising platform. In the US, Hispanic Internet users are expected to reach more than 20 million by 2010 and researchers have found that a bi-lingual approach is the way to go. >>

E-commerce | September 23, 2008

$57 billion lost to site abandonment

Online retailers are losing billions of dollars every year due to site abandonment, finds behavioral analysis firm Tealeaf in their annual Online Customer Experience survey. >>

Blogs & Content | September 23, 2008

Technorati: Blogs are media

Across the globe, 184 million people have started a blog and over three-quarters of active Internet users read blogs. Technorati’s annual “State of the Blogosphere” report reveals the latest figures behind blogging in a week-long series of releases. >>

Research | September 23, 2008

Focalyst: Baby Boomers want to give something back

It appears that the “Me Generation” isn’t as self-centered as first thought. Focalyst’s latest report on Baby Boomers shows many have an altogether altruistic attitude. >>

Advertising | September 23, 2008

PubMatic launches AdFlex

If you need a little more variety from advertising networks, a new offering from PubMatic could be the answer. This week, PubMatic launched AdFlex. This new platform aims to help advertising networks make sure they have enough of the right kinds of advertising inventory for different online campaigns. >>

Social Marketing | September 23, 2008

JupiterResearch: MySpace, Facebook need different approaches

If you think all social marketing applications and platforms are the same, think again. According to a recent report from JupiterResearch, users on MySpace and Facebook interact - and react - to the platforms differently and advertisers should take note of that when beginning a social campaign. >>

Viral Marketing | September 22, 2008

Comcast Spotlight, Mixpo enter video ad agreement

Small to medium sized businesses may get a boost from a new agreement between Comcast Spotlight, the ad sales division of Comcast Cable, and Mixpo, an online advertising company. The agreement makes it simple to take an existing on-air video ad into the online video ad space. >>

Advertising | September 22, 2008

LinkedIn responds to ad demand with ad network

Advertisers can now target the desirable InCrowds on business social networking site LinkedIn, thanks to their partnership with ad network Collective Media. >>

Social Marketing | September 22, 2008

Half of online travel consumers turn to web 2.0

No longer do online travel consumers turn solely to glossy websites, image galleries and magazine itineraries. These days, more and more travelers are turning to web 2.0 travel community-based destinations. >>

Social Marketing | September 22, 2008

Catch Millennial eyes with electronic coupons

To get your printed coupon in front of a Millennial is hard work, to make them cut it out and use it is almost impossible. Why? Because the majority of Millennials get their information, and therefore marketing messages, online or via their mobile phones. >>

Advertising | September 22, 2008

Opt-Intelligence rolls out LeadServe

If you're looking for another way to generate leads, consider researching a new offering from Opt-Intelligence. The lead generation platform, called LeadServe, generates leads for marketers directly from consumers who opt to receive advertising offers when they register in new websites. >>

Email Marketing | September 22, 2008

How split-testing can improve email campaigns

Sending out an email is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to email advertising. Once the email is sent there are a plethora of metrics to keep up with, which is likely why more A/B split-testing isn't done at the beginning of a new campaign. But, not testing messages is probably a big factor in why email messages aren't performing better. >>

Blogs & Content | September 19, 2008

BuzzLogic invites conversation into ad network

Blogs may be the step-children of pure content sites, but advertisers are still willing to take a chance on blog advertising - as long as the blog in question touts a high level of influence. Enter BuzzLogic's new platform which places influential blogs directly in the paths of marketers. >>

Advertising | September 19, 2008

Personifi's new tool deepens audience segments

Targeting contextually is becoming mainstream but just targeting to context isn't quite enough. To serve ultra-relevant ads, marketers need to take into account who is reading the context and, to some extent, why. The new Audience Manager from Personifi could help by giving marketers the ability to better define audience segments. >>

Advertising | September 19, 2008

CheckM8 launches ad inventory forcaster

A new tool could help publishers better manage their advertising inventory. This, in turn, could help marketers better manage their campaigns. The AdVantage Inventory Yield Manager from CheckM8 uses SMARTtags to manage ads based on user behaviors and website metrics. >>

Advertising | September 18, 2008

AdCamo introduces brandable cursors

Just when you thought every possible pixel had been targeted for advertising, someone monetizes another piece of Internet real estate. This time, the humble cursor gets a marketing makeover. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 18, 2008

Is your website mobile-friendly?

Have you checked out what your website looks like on a mobile device? No? Perhaps you should before consumers start browsing the malls for their holiday shopping, mobile device in hand. >>

Advertising | September 18, 2008

eXelate launches new dashboard for behavioral targeting

This week eXelate is launching a new dashboard for advertisers using their behavioral targeting exchange which should help marketers keep a firmer grasp on their online campaigns. The dashboard gives marketers real time information including revenue generation, performance and audience composition. >>

Email Marketing | September 18, 2008

Three ways to improve email lists before the holidays

With the holidays rapidly approaching, marketers everywhere are scrambling to ensure they get the biggest bang for their marketing bucks. For email marketers, here are a few tried and true - and possibly overlooked - ways to improve email campaign response rates. >>

E-commerce | September 18, 2008

Can anonymous information increase your bottom line?

A new venture, called BlueKai, is betting anonymous shopping information can help etailers across the World Wide Web. Launched this week, the data exchange forms partnerships with data sellers to distribute anonymous shopping behaviors and data that will - hopefully - drive better monetization of websites. >>

E-commerce | September 18, 2008

Millennials - Marketing to a new generation

Typically aged between 7 and 26, Millennials are a truly digital generation. They are, perhaps, the most technically literate generation to date and one that barely knows a world without email, texting and the Internet. So, how should marketers approach this new generation? >>

Mobile Marketing | September 17, 2008

Frost & Sullivan: Mobile ad revenues could soar

U.S. mobile advertising revenues will reach around $1.9 billion by 2012, reveals research firm Frost & Sullivan its latest report. >>

Search Marketing | September 17, 2008

AdWords Quality Score changes rolled out

“Within a few days” all AdWords advertisers will begin to see a change in their Quality Score as the promised “dynamic” calculation is brought in, announces Google. >>

Advertising | September 17, 2008

Expert System's contextual platform adds in semantics

A new contextual advertising solution has launched, this time offering advertisers the ability to leech into the semantics of a website. Expert System recently launched the COGITO platform, which determines what the text of a website actually means to make sure ads placed next to the content are contextually relevant. >>

Research | September 17, 2008

Study: Gen X/Y mothers use Internet differently

Online behavioral differences between Gen Y and Gen X mothers have been revealed in a recent study conducted by The Parenting Group and NewMediaMetrics. >>

Viral Marketing | September 17, 2008

MerchantCircle, Spotzer partner for local business videos

If you thought online video was out of your reach because your local business simply can't afford high production costs, hang on to your wallets - and reconsider that stance. MercantCircle and Spotzer have teamed up to offer local businesses an affordable way to enter into the online video craze. >>

E-commerce | September 17, 2008

Shopatron launches ecommerce solution

In this troubling economy, many etailers are considering costly upgrades to their existing online hubs; upgrades that could set them back because consumers aren't buying as many goods. A new solution from Shopatron could change that by offering etailers the ability to offer real time information without costly upgrades. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 16, 2008

comScore M:Metrics: U.S./Europe mobile search grows

The number of mobile subscribers accessing the Internet via their phones across Europe and the U.S. continues to rise, as does the use of mobile search, according to recent figures released from comScore M:Metrics. >>

Advertising | September 16, 2008

AdLeads launched for cost-per-lead campaigns

The use of cost-per-lead campaigns can often be hampered by the inability to centrally manage campaigns. A new product from Pontiflex claims to solve this problem and aims to allow agencies and marketers to run cost-effective cost-per-lead campaigns as easily as they do search campaigns. >>

Research | September 16, 2008

Female gamer demographics, growth among girls and grannies

Dress-up and doily-making have been replaced by digital activities such as virtual worlds and card games. comScore has put figures against the obvious trend that girls and women are just as likely to be found participating in online games as boys and men. >>

Social Marketing | September 15, 2008

Twitter as a marketing tool?

Can Twitter really be used by marketers? At first glance the mega-chatroom environment can be off-putting and the original branding of “what are you doing now?” somewhat pointless. However, marketers from across the spectrum are twittering to great effect. How? >>

Research | September 15, 2008

CNN completes cross-platform audience behavior survey

CNN International has become the first European media owner to conduct a cross-platform survey on audience behavior. In particular, the extensive survey highlighted the growing significance of mobile. >>

Advertising | September 15, 2008

Another online ad spend forecast, another downwards revision

For the last few months forecasters have been revising their global online ad spend predictions… downwards. Another report, this time from Jefferies & Company, reflects a similar trend. >>

Research | September 12, 2008

IMRG: British shoppers prepare to go online for Xmas gifts

The rush of reports about consumer shopping behaviors in the run up to Christmas has begun. The most recent, from the Interactive Media in Retail Group, found that almost 80% of Brits intend to shop for seasonal gifts online. >>

Loyalty Marketing | September 12, 2008

Customer retention becomes business priority

New research carried out by SPSS Inc. has revealed customer retention as a top priority for European businesses, as consumers become less brand loyal and more price sensitive. >>

E-commerce | September 12, 2008

Are you getting the best payment processing deal?

Are you happy with your credit card processor? Are you getting the best deal? Many small businesses across the U.S. aren’t which has led to the launch of a comparison-shopping website for B2B financial services. >>

Advertising | September 12, 2008

Politico.com targets wealthy through ad network

Luxury brands will want to investigate a new advertising network from Politico.com. The political news hub has launched a vertical advertising network targeted the affluent, well educated, political consumers. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 12, 2008

Are marketers doing enough in the mobile realm?

Consumers are engaging on mobiles at an ever-increasing rate. According to a recent Nielsen Mobile report, about 77 million US consumers report having received/viewed a mobile ad (80% increase YoY). However, even though consumers are seeing some mobile ads, the number of ad views is surprisingly lower. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 12, 2008

4INFO, Velti forge mobile marketing partnership

If the number of partnerships being formed in the mobile arena means anything then mobile is getting ready to make big strides in the marketing world. The latest partnership, between 4INFO and Velti, gives mobile marketers the ability to track clicks, plan and execute different types of mobile campaigns. >>

E-commerce | September 11, 2008

Affiliate sales and budgets in decline

British marketers are spending less on affiliate marketing, reports E-consultancy, and sales via the channel have declined from last year. >>

E-commerce | September 11, 2008

A vintage year for Amazon?

At the start of the year, rumors appeared in the press that Amazon might be making a strategic move into wine sales in the U.S. after the online giant was seen to be recruiting a senior wine buyer. Recent wine industry reports indicate that Amazon is now a lot further down the line. >>

Research | September 11, 2008

comScore: 75% U.S. Internet users watch video online

New figures released by comScore show that three-quarters of the U.S. Internet audience watched online video during the month of July. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 11, 2008

PointRoll debuts rich media units for mobiles

Rich media has reached mobile. This week PointRoll, a rich media ad provider, partnered with USA Today to debut a new offering: rich media mobile ads. PointRoll serves more than 70 billion rich media impressions yearly. >>

Trends & Ideas | September 11, 2008

A unified site may be better than a micro-site

Have you created a micro-site for a specific brand's campaign? How about more than one micro-site? If so you may be doing more harm than good because the content and keywords for different campaigns may be competing against themselves. >>

Search Marketing | September 10, 2008

Search engine advertiser counts drop

Advertiser counts for both Microsoft and Google dropped in the second quarter of 2008, according to a report from AdGooroo. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 10, 2008

Mobile ads - a game of give and take

Mobile advertising response rates are more likely to rise if an incentive is offered, according to a recent report from ABI Research, and real-world coupons and discounts are most popular. >>

Search Marketing | September 10, 2008

Ten tips to titivate your title tags

Is it time to tidy up your title tags? By doing so, you can increase click-throughs to your website and ensure a professional look to your search engine listings. >>

Research | September 10, 2008

ComScore: Health information category increased 21% year over year

If you're looking for a hot area in which to advertise, consider the online health information category. According to a recent comScore report, that category increased at a four-times-faster rate than the Internet as a whole. >>

Social Marketing | September 10, 2008

SplashCast, Clearspring partner for social ad platform

Clearspring Tecnologies, a widget distribution and monetization service, and SplashCast, a company which connects advertisers with social outlets, have partnered to connect brands with social networks. >>

E-commerce | September 10, 2008

Can an opt-out plan increase your profile?

To comply with email best practices and CAN-SPAM legislation, email marketers must have an opt-out policy. But, is there more than you can do than send a simple "You've Been Unsubscribed" message? Of course there is, but there are rules to optimizing opt-out messages just like there are rules for regular email campaigns. >>

Social Marketing | September 09, 2008

Social media use hampered by fear, apathy

Many companies know the benefits associated with the use of social media, but many aren’t ready to put their money where their mouth is, citing fear and apathy as key barriers to its use. >>

Social Marketing | September 09, 2008

British bosses ban "social notworking"

Social networking may well be a popular online activity, but “not on our time” say European bosses who are beginning to impose bans on the productivity-sapping sites. >>

E-commerce | September 09, 2008

ShopAds meld e-commerce with display advertising

Banner blindness is driving advertisers to come up with more creative ways of engaging consumers and making a sale. A new product from Adgregate Markets aims to bring e-commerce to display advertising to encourage just that. >>

Research | September 09, 2008

Green marketers should target older

If you've gone green in your ad campaigns, good for you. If your green campaigns are targeted for the youth market, however, you could be missing the boat. A recent survey found that older consumers are more apt to be influenced by green products and green campaigns than younger consumers. >>

Advertising | September 09, 2008

Agencies: Marketers want more from you

Marketers may be turning to advertising agencies in droves to make the most of every advertising dollar but according to a recent survey, sponsored by Sapient, marketers aren't getting everything they want. The survey found that marketers want more, especially in the digital space, from their agency contacts. >>

Blogs & Content | September 09, 2008

How to get the most from your blog

If you've begun a company blog to keep consumers and business associates up to date on the latest news about your products, you aren't alone. But, are you getting the most from your blog? Chance are, your blog could stand a little rejuvenation so that it becomes a must read instead of a place to waste a few minutes between meetings. >>

Search Marketing | September 08, 2008

British firms to raise SEO budgets this year

British companies will spend over $3.5 billion on search campaigns this year, according to new findings published by e-Consultancy, as overall spending on search activity is set to continue to rise. >>

Research | September 08, 2008

Online video ad spend forecast to rise

Spending on online video advertising is expected to rise over the next couple of years, according to a new report from online video ad network, LiveRail. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 08, 2008

Gartner: Mobile sales exploding worldwide

If you needed another reason to seriously consider investing more money in mobile marketing this could be it: according to a recent report from Gartner, mobile phone sales worldwide will reach 1.28 billion this year. That is an 11% increase over 2007. >>

Email Marketing | September 08, 2008

Report: New media is eroding email's effectiveness

Your email plans may need to be adjusted. According to a recent report from JupiterResearch, social networking, texting and mobile phones are eroding the effectiveness of the traditional email campaign. The report finds that 22% of consumers using email find social networking sites more useful then email. >>

Social Marketing | September 08, 2008

Online communities must have influencers

So, you've begun - or are thinking of beginning - an online community surrounding your brand. Good decision. Now, before launching that community make sure influencer programs are in place to assist other community members. According to a recent report companies with influencer programs have a higher rate of loyalty. >>

Research | September 05, 2008

Internet TV viewership rises

A fifth of American households with Internet access watch television broadcasts online, according to a study by TNS and the Conference Board. Convenience is a prime driver, but skipping ads is also a motive. >>

Viral Marketing | September 05, 2008

HP Labs questions effectiveness of viral marketing

New research from HP Labs suggests viral marketing isn’t quite as potent as everyone seems to think it is and people aren't as social as they think they are. >>

Search Marketing | September 05, 2008

AdWords adds new geographic report

Advertisers using Google AdWords can now access a new report that will detail the geographic distribution of their impressions, clicks, and conversions down to ad group level. >>

Advertising | September 05, 2008

MerchantCircle launches B2B solution for local marketers

When the economy turns, local businesses are usually the hardest hit. Because local stores can't compete with big-box store discounts or because many of their suppliers simply go out of business, it is important to keep those communication lines open. To help local businesses through, MerchantCircle has launched a B2B solution which connects local businesses with national brands. >>

Advertising | September 05, 2008

Report: Specific Media reaches more MVC's than competitors

What is an MVC and why should marketers care? Because MVC's are Most Valuable Consumers, the kind of consumers which marketers what to reach because they have money to spend and they aren't shy about buying products for themselves, family and friends. According to a recent report from Specific Media, their ad network reaches more MVCs than other ad networks. >>

E-commerce | September 05, 2008

Study: Willingness to buy is most important factor

Forget about launching an innovative video campaign, dreaming up tie-in offers to draw print readers or television viewers to the web. According to a recent study from Lockard & Wechsler Direct, all of the fancy ad mechanics in the world won't increase the ROI of holiday campaigns. To do that, marketers must first create a willingness to buy - read spend - in the consumer. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 04, 2008

Ipsos Mendelsohn: Use mobile to target rich

The well off spend more time online than those with average and lower incomes, according to a new survey from Ipsos Mendelsohn, and the richer they get the more time they spend online. >>

Social Marketing | September 04, 2008

Online social networking? What's that?

Do you know what online social networking is? Of course you do. But did you realize that over half of adults across the globe haven’t a clue what it is? New statistics from Synovate tell a different story surrounding the hype about the future and uptake of online social networking. >>

E-commerce | September 04, 2008

Optimost's technology could increase site optimization

Every etailer knows that to truly engage the online consumer, landing pages have to be optimized. But what about the rest of our website? Does that matter as much as the landing page? Of course it does; but how do etailers optimize an entire site? >>

Blogs & Content | September 04, 2008

How to cash in on the mommy blogger craze

Rich media, specifically blogs, podcasts and video, are a great resource for marketers trying to reach the Mommy Market. According to a recent report from Marketing Sherpa moms, who spend more than $2 trillion each year and control more than three-quarters of household income, are most likely to become engaged with new media. >>

Advertising | September 04, 2008

How to increase sales in tough economic times

It is never more about the ad than when budgets get lean - like they are in the US right now. Retailers begin to wonder how to garner consumers' attention so they can get the most from ad campaigns. New research from E-Poll could help by pinpointing consumers attitudes about certain brands. This is especially important as we head into the busy holiday shopping season. >>

Advertising | September 03, 2008

Storybids brings online video creators and advertisers together

Watchers of online video are irritated by interruptive advertising, and will take any opportunity they can to skip it. How can you, as advertisers, get your products in front of online video viewers without upsetting them? >>

Research | September 03, 2008

Mobile social networking growth ahead

Social networking is a hot topic, and has been for a while. Interest is now switching to mobile versions of social networks and two recent studies suggest a bright future for keeping track of friends while on the move. >>

Research | September 03, 2008

YouGov: Brits suffering from 'discomgoogolation'

The Brits are seriously addicted to the Internet, according to recent research, and would rather have their power, gas and water cut off before losing access to the web. >>

E-commerce | September 03, 2008

ComScore: All consumers are cutting back

The US economy has even more people worried according to a new report from comScore. The study indicates that all consumer segments are cutting back on new purchases because of inflation and the housing crisis. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 03, 2008

Study: Mobile teens want talk, not ads

Teens may not be as receptive to ads-for-minutes as mobile marketers originally thought. According to recent research from comScore, teens in the US love their phones and love to talk, text or chat but they don't love ads in exchange for talking, texting and chatting. >>

Research | September 03, 2008

Why the Boomer market is more important than ever

Gen X and Y and the Millenials may seem like the sexiest consumers for online marketers to target but according to a new report, they are not. Researchers have found that Boomers (those aged 40 - 59) are actually spending more money on themselves and on others than any other generation. This makes Boomers a key targeting point for marketers. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 02, 2008

U.S. to top mobile Internet use rankings?

The U.K. has always come top of mobile Internet use rankings, thanks to the wide availability of mobile phone packages that have been around for a number of years. But, mobile analytics and mobile Internet access provider, Bango, believe that the long British reign could soon be over. >>

Email Marketing | September 02, 2008

eROI: Email marketers are slacking

Email marketers know what they should be doing to maintain best practice and increase deliverability, opens, clicks and conversions, but few are actually doing it, according to the most recent of eROI’s quarterly email marketing studies. >>

Advertising | September 02, 2008

Six essentials for successful podcasting

Last year, around 18.5 million people in the U.S. listened to a podcast. This figure is predicted to rise significantly over the next few years as the iPod and various other portable devices continue to infiltrate daily routines. What can you do to ensure a top-class podcast production? >>