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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Facebook Will Lead the Mobile Ad Pack This Year

By jpollack


You’ve seen it when you log onto your Facebook account: ads that seem to speak directly to you and your needs. They might even be from companies whose website you’ve recently visited or they contain content related to a recent online search. Magic? Not exactly, it's Facebook’s ad exchange program, or FBX, and it has reshaped marketing and social advertising.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

SMS Texting: A Helpful Disaster Aid Response Tool

By jpollack


When an environmental disaster strikes, it’s always a shock, even if a community is prepared for the worst. The aftermath of these disasters always includes those looking to help, whether via monetarily, food supply or other donations. SMS disaster aid campaigns are increasingly popular as they offer quick and easy ways to learn about the event/situation and provide support.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Facebook & Instagram: A Match Made in Advertising Heaven

By ndenholm

At the tail-end of last year, Instagram finally succumbed to the inevitable and introduced ads to their hugely successful photo and video sharing platform. They started small, with a sample ad placed directly into users' feeds. Just ten brands were invited to participate in the phased rollout. Selective ads from leading brand marketers took a creative approach, with Instagram demanding only the most relevant, compelling content from affiliates.
Thursday, June 19, 2014

AOL’s Seven Shades of Mobile

By ndenholm

At the tail end of last year, AOL’s Consumer Research Studies department published a paper titled “The 7 Shades of Mobile.” The research sought to better understand how – and why – mobile devices are used, and what consumers’ primary motivations and habits are.
Thursday, May 15, 2014

Consumers are Influenced by Social & Mobile Platforms

By jpollack


In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving society, where information and purchases are simply a few clicks away, shoppers are often turned off from the traditional brick-and-mortar experience. Many consumers are opting to bypass the long lines and dizzying array of merchandise for the quick and easy option of online purchasing. And now more than ever, mobile has taken over as a leading channel for online retail sales.