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Ads on Social Games Overtake Banner Ads
CityVille, one of the most popular social network games, has seen the number of monthly active users reach 77 million — more than the total population of France and Sweden. This and other relatively new social games are accelerating the trend with their...
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Sep 28 2011, 03:13 PM
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A "Pinteresting" Site for Retailers
A new social media site is bringing together like-minded people with products they love in a fresh and innovative way. Retail marketers, meet a possible new best friend - Pinterest.com . Pinterest allows users to organize and share images they find on...
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Create loyalty that’s rewarding
Affinity programs are designed to promote a long-term relationship and affect shoppers' buying habits. Three out of four Americans participate in some kind of rewards program — but the trick is winning them over. Choose an appropriate strategy . Referrals...
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Jul 12 2011, 09:04 AM
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To YELP or not to YELP? Three ways to use it.
According to Experian's figures and study on the factors that influence purchase decisions, online consumer reviews come in as the third most authoritative, with Yelp.com as the consumer portal leader. Reaching 45 million visitors in January 2011...
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Jul 11 2011, 01:33 PM
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"The greatest marketing trend in the world"
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for his documentary, "Super Size Me," is back -- delving into entertainment-based marketing in his newest movie, "POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold." Spurlock's new film is a...
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Jun 20 2011, 10:41 AM
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Measuring social media success
How do you measure the success of your brand's social media efforts? It depends on your goal. It's tempting to simply look at your fan and follower count; however, unless your only goal is to win a popularity contest, it's not always the best...
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Nov 22 2010, 08:05 PM
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Can you make the logo BIGGER?
In light of the current logo uproars faced by both GAP and MySpace , now is an opportune time to address the perennial graphic design question asked of advertisers: Can you make the logo bigger? We've all heard it. There are even several spoofs about...
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Nov 22 2010, 08:02 PM
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Hey, what's that thing?
It's a two-dimensional bar code usually called a QR (Quick Response) code. Created in the early 1990s for inventory tracking, QR codes are now used in B2C and B2B marketing. QR codes store information that can easily be deciphered by open-source software...
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Nov 22 2010, 07:55 PM
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Supercharge your brand with online video
According to Nielsen, more than 9 billion video streams were viewed in the U.S. in March, and demand is growing. Here are some tools to get those eyes on your video. Aggregators : Sites like YouTube, Vimeo and funnyordie stream your video and make it...
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Aug 11 2010, 06:42 PM
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Four simple tips for writing online
1. Don't overshare - People post too much information. Twitter and Facebook make it easy to dash off a tweet or status update and you may not think about possible ramifications. Tweeting about confidential or personal information can backfire. 2....
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Aug 11 2010, 06:40 PM
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Who gives a <bleep> about the Oxford comma?
Who says no one cares about punctuation anymore? When indie rock band Vampire Weekend made a recent appearance on "The Colbert Report," the host took the group to task for its song "Oxford Comma," which opens with, "Who gives...
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Aug 11 2010, 06:37 PM
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Hispanic shoppers are buying more private label brands
A recent study reports that private label brands account for 31% of household grocery expenses among Hispanics, averaging $172 monthly. Household income doesn't affect the amount spent, as Hispanics earning $50,000+ spend the most, at $195. Offering...
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Apr 09 2010, 03:10 PM
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Building a brand one login at a time
Thanks to the Web and a surge of social media, communications between the consumer and producer has shifted. We now have the opportunity to glance at what the average consumer says about a brand. Take for example "The Turnaround" campaign launched...
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Feb 08 2010, 04:23 PM
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Crucial consumer trends for 2010
What will consumers be searching for as 2010 unfolds? How can you make sure your business is at the forefront of their interest? Here's what's trending this year. Business as Unusual. Think of Amazon, Zappos and Virgin as pioneers in the digital...
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Feb 08 2010, 03:36 PM
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PR+Advertising+Promotions: 1+1+1 = 5
Are your PR people communicating the same key message points as your advertising specialists? Are they on the same page as your sales promotion people? Are they all working from the same brand-building strategies? Evaluating the successes and failures...
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May 19 2009, 04:39 PM
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