October 13, 2008
It seems every time I pick up my local newspaper it’s cut back on editorial pages and instead added lots more advertising. Many publishers around the country have applied a similar tactic to their online publications–increase the number of advertising spots–but new research suggests that approach my now be backfiring.
…after 17 quarters of ballooning growth, [...]
October 13, 2008
Happy Columbo Day! Yes, today is the day that all Americans take a break from work to celebrate the scrawny guy in the rain coat who always asked “just one more thing.”
Oh wait, I may be slightly confused.
Anyway, on to today’s Picks!
More than 1.5 million T-Mobile/Google Android phones have been pre-ordered. Imagine how [...]
October 10, 2008
You know me; always on the lookout for examples of why it’s so vital to maintain a positive business reputation.
So, I’m probably the only person that gets excited by the complete and utter collapse of a company that was generating $2.2 billion in annual revenue!
The Bill Heard Organization was the country’s 11th largest Chevrolet dealer [...]
October 9, 2008
Google is launching plenty of new features this week, and now they have even more.
As spotted by CNET, Google Maps are now sporting text ads below the map results. Check out this result for [copies near san francisco, ca]:
Like the snippets above emails in Gmail, these are one-line link and description ads appear on [...]
October 9, 2008
I’m thrilled to be asked to return as a speaker at Pubcon Las Vegas and I want all of you to join me!
Pubcon is one of my “must attend” marketing conferences of the year and it never fails to disappoint. Just in case you’ve not yet reserved your spot, I have a very special 20% [...]
