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Digital marketing embraces today's vulnerable economy - http://lab.77agency.com

Posted by 77Lab under Online Marketing
From http://lab.77agency.com 5679 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 15, 2008 7:31 am

It is very clear the world is traversing a brutal economic downfall which has led to some of the biggest bank failures in history. Global corporations are slashing spending significantly across all departments and releasing personnel in response to the deteriorating economic conditions.Presumably, when we hear the word recession, we immediately th Read More

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Wish List for Twitter

Posted by himangim under Online Marketing
From http://www.toprankblog.com 5681 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 14, 2008 6:48 pm

Microblogging is hot with the shiny new object set and as the practice of Twittering extends beyond early adopters and gets more mainstream media coverage, the crowd will get hungrier for more functionality. I don't know about you, but I'm hungry for more Twitter functionality now. Check me out onTwitter here. Read More

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9 Little Known Traits of Successful Bloggers

Posted by rupalik under Online Marketing
From http://www.copyblogger.com 5681 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 13, 2008 11:38 pm

We all know the “rules” of blogging. Produce consistently high-quality content, position yourself as an authority, cultivate relationships with your readers and other bloggers. But some of the best and most popular blogs have traits that might surprise you. Here's how being negative, angry and stupid (in the right ways) can create breakthrough su Read More

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iPerceptions says current ad formats ineffective

Posted by suzyQ under Online Marketing
From http://www.bizreport.com 5681 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 13, 2008 11:36 pm

Rich media advertising may draw the eye, but it doesn't necessarily draw clicks, according to recently released results from an iPerceptions study. iPerceptions' latest survey into which ads are being clicked on, and by whom, appears to suggest that good old-fashioned text ads are the most likely to be clicked. The research firm found th Read More

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7 Things Big Dumb Companies Do That You Can't Afford (Especially Now)

Posted by himangim under Online Marketing
From http://www.remarkable-communication.com 5684 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 13, 2008 11:08 pm

Not every big company is dumb. There are actually a decent number of big smart companies that do things we can learn from. But big, well-capitalized companies have a mortal enemy: inertia. It's very hard to change the direction they're already headed. It's very hard to fix the cultural mistakes that have been ingrained in the company since its ear Read More

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The 8 Layers of a B2B Web Marketing Plan

Posted by himangim under Online Marketing
From http://webmarketcentral.blogspot.com 5684 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 13, 2008 11:08 pm

One way to think about designing a B2B technology web marketing plan is as a series of layers, like an onion. At the core is SEO—simply making your website "findable" through organic search to buyers who are looking for what you offer. Working out from the center are concentric layers of additional investment and sophistication. Read More

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MSNBC.com Unveils Self-Serve Option for Local Retailers, SMBs

Posted by blueenergy under Online Marketing
From http://www.marketingvox.com 5685 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 13, 2008 4:12 am

MSNBC.com is offering local retailers and SMBs the opportunity to run ads on its site for as little as $50 per day, reports MediaBuyerPlanner. Businesses can build and run customized online display ad campaigns in minutes through a new self-serve option through a partnership with AdReady. Read More

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How I use Social Media in My Blogging

Posted by rupalik under Online Marketing
From http://www.problogger.net 5684 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 13, 2008 3:10 am

Lately I've been pondering the part that social media plays in my blogging business. This post is an attempt to make some sense of it. I'd value your thoughts in comments to help me take these half thought through ideas to something more concrete. Those who have been following me for a while know that I not only spend a lot of time on my blogs b Read More

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If You Want to Make It, Look for a Mentor

Posted by ashlyrevi under Online Marketing
From http://www.p2w2.com 5685 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 12, 2008 10:22 pm

Having a mentor is helpful because someone who has already been there and done that can shorten your learning curve saving you time, money and failure. Read More

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Top Tactics to Boost Online Ad Response Rates

Posted by suzyQ under Online Marketing
From http://www.marketingsherpa.com 5684 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 10, 2008 8:34 pm

Different design tactics can boost the response rates to your online advertising. Results for the third chart in this four-part series focus on seven top design tactics. Read More