The Definitive Online Marketing Conferences List
Monday, 15 September 2008
by Paul O'Brien
One of the advantages of working for a local search engine that uses event listings to promote the business listings, is that I have, at my finger tips, a rich index of seminars, summits, and conferences all rank ordered by demand (popularity), based on the search query volume for each. It is amazing what a
- Published in Advertising, AI, Conferences / Events, eCommerce, Insights / Research, Local, Mobile, Search, Social Media
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Internet Killed the Video Star
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
by Paul O'Brien
Video on the brain lately… A recent conversation with the small business, local marketing blog Local Biz Bits, reminded me of a great parody video, lambasting how the internet has killed the video star. It struck me further, that yesterday’s post, referring to marketing with video, is a medium with still as many questions about
Marketing with Online Video
Tuesday, 02 September 2008
by Paul O'Brien
Creating a viral video that conquers YouTube isn’t always by accident. Many companies are achieving success promoting their brands, websites, and businesses through a video on YouTube that spreads through the Internet like wildfire. They do so through careful creation and promotion of the video that encourages people not only to watch, but to pass
- Published in Advertising, Social Media
Local Search Behind MTV Campus Daily Guides Reaches College Demographic
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
by Paul O'Brien
With a tremendous amount of fanfare (I had a parade come through the office this morning), I’m excited to share that Zvents has partnered with MTV to deliver a comprehensive local search experience to Campus Daily Guides published by mtvU. Creating a unique opportunity to reach the affluent college demographic, Zvents is powering the local
AdBrite is the #3 Fastest Growting Advertising Company in America
Monday, 25 August 2008
by Paul O'Brien
One of my personal favorite ad networks, AdBrite, was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America in Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list. As one of the easiest networks to leverage, Adbrite is a turnkey advertising solution for online marketers enabling anyone to quickly launch a banner campaign with innovative targeting and broad
- Published in Brand Marketing, Display Advertising, Vendors / Agencies
Behold! The Rise of AdPlanner
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
by Paul O'Brien
Available only in closed beta, Google AdPlanner promises to help you identify websites your customers are likely to visit helping define media plans and ad placement. A blend of market analytics and Google’s endeavors as an all encompassing ad platform, AdPlanner may be some icing on the cake. I’m left to wonder though, how many
- Published in Brand Marketing, Display Advertising, Google, Insights / Research
Who’s at Ad:tech next week?
Friday, 11 April 2008
by Paul O'Brien
ad:tech San Francisco, the interactive advertising and technology conference and exhibition, starts next week at the Moscone Center. The show blends keynote speakers, topic driven panels and workshops to provide us with the tools and techniques needed to keep up and compete. It has, perhaps, the best show floor in the industry making it one
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