iPerceptions: Current ad formats ineffective

Rich media advertising may draw the eye, but it doesn't necessarily draw clicks, according to recently released results from an iPerceptions study. >>

Advertising

Half of British marketing budgets to go online

A new survey has found that many chief marketing officers in the U.K. intend to spend more than half of their total marketing budgets on Internet marketing next year. >>

E-commerce

62 million U.S. consumers start holiday shop early

Black Friday, traditionally the day when Americans begin their holiday shopping, is also known for being the day that retailer's balance sheets (hopefully) go in the black. But recent research shows that savvy shoppers are planning to do their holiday shopping much earlier, giving retailers a leg up earlier in the year. >>

E-commerce

Holiday prep - the time to act is now

Don't get caught with your pants down this holiday season. With just a few weeks left until shoppers begin spending in earnest you need to ensure your online marketing campaigns and website are in shape and able to cope with consumer demands. >>

Advertising

Epsilon: Ad budgets shrinking, but still going digital

Marketers may be spending less in general, but a new report from Epsilon finds that more ad dollars are still going digital. According to their recent survey about 65% of Chief Marketing Officers surveyed said they are decreasing advertising spending but still plan to spend more in the digital/interactive segment in the next year. >>

Advertising

Report: Anywhere Connectors are good for marketers

Marketing to technologically savvy consumers can be difficult but a new study from The Yankee Group could help marketers engage and convert tech shoppers heading into the holiday buying season. The report finds that tech consumers fall into five categories but the similarities - and differences - in those categories can make a difference in your next marketing campaign. >>

Advertising

JupiterResearch: Consumers should retain broadband

With consumers tightening their belts, it is likely that many will cut down on nights out at the movies and even pay television channels, but according to a recent JupiterResearch report consumers aren't likely to cut back on broadband spending. Researchers found that about 33% of consumers will not go to as many movies, 12% will likely cancel premium cable packages but only 2% are likely to stop their at-home broadband service. >>

Advertising

Are your video ads hot or not?

To find the most popular part of a book you simply let it fall open and it will part on the most-read page. But what can you do to discover which part of your online video or video ad is being watched again and again? By using the new YouTube Insight service, Hot Spots. >>

Advertising

AdReaction Survey: Over content ads are acceptable

The last thing a marketer wants to do is intrude on a user's engagement with a content, social or gaming site. That could be brand suicide. According to the recent Dynamic Logic AdReaction 5 Study, over content ads aren't seen as intrusive to the user when done correctly. >>

Advertising

Nokia allows ad targeting for 10 specific cities

If you think local advertising on mobiles is still a year or so away, think again. Nokia has launched a new metro targeting application which allows marketers to target ads specifically to 10 major cities in the United States. >>