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Monthly Archives: October 2008

10.31.08 / The Social Network – a Primer

What is a social network? Simply put, a social network is a group of things connected to other things via specific interdependencies or relationships.  In the language of science, the things connected together are called “nodes,” and the relationships that … Read more »

10.31.08 / AOL Back in the Game?

It’s been a while since there has been much talk about AOL.  Instant messaging used to be the biggest thing but now it’s a time of social networks, and AOL is trying to build awareness of their site.  They have had … Read more »

10.31.08 / Changing Tides for Advertising

Almost every news story I read lately has something to do with the downturn the economy has taken over the past months.  I’ve been trying to stay away these topics for just that reason – everyone’s talking about it and … Read more »

10.31.08 / Vacant Mall Space Goes to the Ad Men

Crushed by the worsening economy, mall owners are seeing revenues decline due to rampant retail store-closings nationwide.  With tenancy rates nearing all-time lows, the Wall Street Journal reports that one industry’s misery is another industry’s gain: a new breed of … Read more »

10.29.08 / Gomez Reaches Out to Customers

Gomez held a webinar called ‘8 Ways to Improve Your Web Experience’ for its customers.  The presentation reviewed methods and ideas in which their customers can utilize the information they receive from Gomez to increase their success. Gomez highlighted the following … Read more »

10.29.08 / The Long Arm of the Local Law on the Internet

In a chilling story reported by the Wall Street Journal on October 21, 2008, Kentucky judge Thomas Wingate seized the web addresses of over 140 internet gambling sites earlier in the week.  According to Wingate, the gambling sites were “virtual … Read more »

10.29.08 / Should Microsoft Buy Yahoo Now?

According to eWeek’s Joe Wilcox, maybe. His logic may make good business sense.  Nearly a year ago, Microsoft tried to take over Yahoo by offering $31 a share in a deal worth $44 .6 billion.  Today, with Yahoo trading just … Read more »

10.28.08 / iPhone Bump

The iPhone has proven to be the turning point for some start-up software companies since Apple released its iTunes App Store in July, reports Businessweek.  One example being Shazam, a London mobile music software maker which allows the user to hold … Read more »

10.28.08 / Being Clean and Green Can Save You Some Green

Consumers reluctant to pay a premium for Earth-friendly products may soon get a lift.  According to Ad Age, Arm & Hammer Essentials, a new line of “green” cleansers, not only are environment-friendly, they’re 25% less expensive than other similar cleaning … Read more »

10.27.08 / Woman Arrested for Killing Virtual Husband?

Well, not quite.  But it did set into motion the events that led up to her arrest. As CNN reports, the 43-year-old Japanese woman was despondent after being “divorced” by her “virtual husband” in the online interactive game Maple Story.  … Read more »