Advertising
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U.S. Consumers Not Buying Web Advertisers' 'Relevance' Argument for Tracking
Facebook Aims to Simplify Advertising for Marketers
Thu, June 06, 2013 - New consolidated ad tools to reduce complexity will roll out in the coming months
Advertising Group Close to Mobile Privacy Guidelines
Wed, June 05, 2013 - An FTC commissioner calls the Digital Advertising Alliance a success story in self-regulation.
13 Simple Tips for Improving Your Web Design
Tue, June 04, 2013 - How your website is laid out, what colors, fonts and images you use (or don't use) can mean the difference between success (low bounce and exit rates, high conversion) and failure (high abandonment, low sales).
Ads hit Tumbler desktop feeds as Yahoo takeover looms
Thu, May 30, 2013 - Sponsored posts will start appearing within users' feeds on desktops
Nissan, other brands suspend Facebook ads over offensive content
Wed, May 29, 2013 - Nissan said it acted quickly to suspend one campaign in the UK
Twitter Claims a Win Against Spammers with Skootle Settlement
Tue, May 28, 2013 - Skootle's services let companies automatically send out marketing materials to people on Twitter
Reports: FTC Examining Google's Display Ads
Fri, May 24, 2013 - The alleged inquiry concerns an ad grouping practice known as 'bundling'
Microsoft Turns Siri Against Apple in Hilarious New Windows 8 Ad
Thu, May 23, 2013 - Who knew a soulless digital assistant could be so hilariously inept?
Twitter: Now Brought to You by More Ads
Thu, May 23, 2013 - Twitter's new Amplify advertising partnership program lets broadcasters deliver promoted tweets based on the shows you're talking about.
Mobile Adware Networks Given 45 Days to Stop Misbehaving by Security Firm
Wed, May 15, 2013 - Misbehaving adware buried inside mobile apps has turned into such a problem that security vendor Lookout Mobile Security has published a deadline for networks to change their behavior or face blacklisting.
Microsoft Sends Gamblin' Pete Rose to the Plate in Swing at Google Docs
Fri, May 10, 2013 - Microsoft today took another shot at rival Google, calling its rival's online application suite, Google Docs, "too big a gamble."
YouTube rolls out paid subscription channels
Thu, May 09, 2013 - Users can now watch full episodes of certain shows on the site, starting at $0.99 a month
Consumer Service Lawsuit Looms for Google in Germany
Wed, May 08, 2013 - Google should start answering customer service emails, German consumer organizations said
Facebook Reports a Big Quarter for Mobile Ads
Thu, May 02, 2013 - The business that was non-existant last year is now a major revenue driver and possibly the future of the company.



