Following our post about Facebook's next moves in mobile, today it launched its mobile ad network at the f8 conference. As expected by many, this will be an "off-site" network that applies Facebook's audience targeting to third party apps. It…
Recent Sponsored Research from BIA/Kelsey and Manta, based on a survey of members of Manta's online directory community, uncovered a notable trend: more than ever, SMBs are turning their attention and efforts to…
Wanderful Media, which has been tasked by the newspaper industry to remake the circular industry in the mobile social era. has raised a new round of $14.5 Million. Altogether, the company has raised $50.5 Million since its September 2012 launch.…
The Local Search Association has done a pretty admirable job of transforming itself from a print-centric Yellow Pages trade group into one that is supporting a much broader and more robust local online advertising industry. The association has moved…
"Radio has a strong future... but there are challenges," said BIA/Kelsey Managing Director Rick Ducey during a discussion last week with veteran media strategist Mark Ramsey. The two sat down to explore radio industry trends and BIA/Kelsey's report, "The Internet…
SMBs are increasingly aware of two themes - often related - that are core to their future business growth: 1) consumers expect to discover and interact with them on mobile platforms; 2) existing customers directly impact profitability; retaining and delighting…
SMBs are increasingly aware of two themes - often related - that are core to their future business growth: 1) consumers expect to discover and interact with them on mobile platforms; 2) existing customers directly impact profitability; retaining and delighting…
AAA Carolinas faced a unique challenge in building a strong digital footprint to reach its members. The way AAA works meant that the Carolinas club cannot advertise outside its geographic boundaries, lest it step on a neighboring club's toes.…
Have you made up your mind to join hundreds of your colleagues at Leading in Local: The National Impact in Atlanta May 7-9? We're deeply excited about the event and its unique focus on leveraging the franchises, multi location outlets…
Have you made up your mind to join hundreds of your colleagues at Leading in Local: The National Impact in Atlanta May 7-9? We're deeply excited about the event and its unique focus on leveraging the franchises, multi location outlets…
There's been lots of action on the Facebook front over the past few weeks. Most recent of course is the company's quarterly earnings. The big story there is the continued march of mobile, now up to 59 percent of its…
Sightly has launched a new video ad platform aimed at allowing local marketers to target their video ads to a highly customized audience. According to today's announcement, the new platform, called TargetView, allows advertisers to serve ads tailored to specific…
Every day Manhattan's roughly 1.6 million population expands by another 4 million, as workers and tourists flood onto the island to trade bonds, shop or take in a show. Golocal Awards finalist xAd helped the Broadway musical Mamma Mia…
Lauren Moores, an established "guru" on all things data, has an ambitious agenda at Dstillery, a New York company that provides data and insights to agencies and brands. Moores is Dstillery's VP of analytics. "We are trying to solve…
Lauren Moores, an established "guru" on all things data, has an ambitious agenda at Dstillery, a New York company that provides data and insights to agencies and brands. Moores is Dstillery's VP of analytics. "We are trying to solve…
Matt Booth hasn't let any grass under his feet since taking the helm at Solfo/Yellowbot last year. The company has closed a $6.35 million Series A funding round, build up its team to include more focus on marketing and business…
Matt Booth hasn't let any grass under his feet since taking the helm at Solfo/Yellowbot last year. The company has closed a $6.35 million Series A funding round, build up its team to include more focus on marketing and business…
Card Linked Offers (CLOs) represent a potentially rich opportunity for online and mobile promotions and loyalty. But a lot of work needs to be done before the segment gets seriously underway. Speaking at the inaugural conference of the CardlinX Association…
Card Linked Offers (CLOs) represent a potentially rich opportunity for online and mobile promotions and loyalty. But a lot of work needs to be done before the segment gets seriously underway. Speaking at the inaugural conference of the CardlinX Association…
The "Big Data" revolution has hit every strata of the economy, providing insights into users and customers for everything from B2B materials to entertainment and travel. But what's the impact of Big Data on marketing to small businesses? The use…
