More Outsourcers Who Rule From A to Z
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More Outsourcers Who Rule From A to Z

25y Joel Gehman

More Outsourcers Who Rule From A to Z

There's a lot of help to choose from when it comes to affiliate program management. That's why Joel's back with more outsourcers from A to Z (well, to...

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Dot-Coms, Press to Blame for Ad Market Negativity
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Dot-Coms, Press to Blame for Ad Market Negativity

25y rumo

Dot-Coms, Press to Blame for Ad Market Negativity

There might be cause for greater optimism about the future of online ad spending, according to a report by Myers Reports that forecasts a coming incre...

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Which Agency Deserves You?
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Which Agency Deserves You?

25y Tig Tillinghast

Which Agency Deserves You?

Here's a quick quiz for you. It determines the level of support and commitment your agency puts behind interactive work and interactive employees. You...

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Report: Dot-Coms, Press to Blame for Ad Market Negativity
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Report: Dot-Coms, Press to Blame for Ad Market Negativity

25y Christopher Saunders

Report: Dot-Coms, Press to Blame for Ad Market Neg...

There might be cause for greater optimism about the future of online advertising, according to a new report that says spending is on the rebound, desp...

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Pamper the Good Ones... Ignore the Really Bad Ones
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Pamper the Good Ones... Ignore the Really Bad Ones

25y Tom Kuegler

Pamper the Good Ones... Ignore the Really Bad Ones

The 20/80 rule is interpreted in different ways by different people in different industries. But chances are that 20 percent of your customers bring i...

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When Is Three Better Than Four? It's All in the Name
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When Is Three Better Than Four? It's All in the Name

25y Greg Sherwin and Emily Avila

When Is Three Better Than Four? It's All in the Na...

Few things are more important to your company's image than its name. It says a lot about your vision, brand, and place in the market. And it can have ...

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Online Customer Service Still Has Work to Do
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Online Customer Service Still Has Work to Do

25y Michael Pastore

Online Customer Service Still Has Work to Do

Customer service surveys by ICR, Accenture, and CustomerAsset all agree that online retailers have made improvements with regard to their customer ser...

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Precise Targeting to Reach Your Audience
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Precise Targeting to Reach Your Audience

25y Tom Hespos

Precise Targeting to Reach Your Audience

Gone are the days when online media buyers took the "throw it against the wall and see what sticks" approach. Today we use past performance, profiling...

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The Bust Hits Home
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The Bust Hits Home

25y Dana Blankenhorn

The Bust Hits Home

If you think the problems of the dot-com worldare limited to Silicon Valley, think again. Yesterday it was the McDonough warehouse workers; today it m...

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The Five Major Flaws of Link Popularity
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The Five Major Flaws of Link Popularity

25y Eric Ward

The Five Major Flaws of Link Popularity

Link popularity is the new kid in town, and a mighty popular one at that. But don't get swept up in the enthusiasm of the crowd. The kid's not without...

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E-mail Marketer e2 Communications Acquires Wireless Tech Firm
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E-mail Marketer e2 Communications Acquires Wireless Tech Firm

25y Christopher Saunders

E-mail Marketer e2 Communications Acquires Wireles...

e2 aims to roll out a WAP version of its personalized e-mail marketing product -- potentially filling out not only its product line, but investor Aven...

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E-Business Missing from Most UK Firms
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E-Business Missing from Most UK Firms

25y Michael Pastore

E-Business Missing from Most UK Firms

Slightly more than half of the largest companies in the UK have systems that allow for either B2B to B2C transactions online, according to a survey by...

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The Right Time for Research: The Beginning
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The Right Time for Research: The Beginning

25y Jeffrey Graham

The Right Time for Research: The Beginning

It's virtually impossible to design a usable site without testing it on customers. But begin your research even before you get that far -- before you ...

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Hey, Look Over Here... Yes, HERE...
Marketing

Hey, Look Over Here... Yes, HERE...

25y Sean Carton

Hey, Look Over Here... Yes, HERE...

You have your shopping list. You know exactly what you intend to buy. Suddenly you find yourself buying something else. That's also how ads work. They...

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Are You in the Dark About SEO Pricing?
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Are You in the Dark About SEO Pricing?

25y Paul J. Bruemmer

Are You in the Dark About SEO Pricing?

Are you confused about search engine optimization fees and pricing? Paul's answer not only sheds some light on the question, but also shows us how we ...

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Privacy Advocates Call For National Framework
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Privacy Advocates Call For National Framework

25y Matt Villano

Privacy Advocates Call For National Framework

With several bills in Congress and what they see as light regulation by the FTC, privacy organizations are calling for more action. Read More...

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Look to the Future by Keeping Customers in Sight
Marketing

Look to the Future by Keeping Customers in Sight

25y Blake Rohrbacher

Look to the Future by Keeping Customers in Sight

Is your company looking to the future? If so, what is it focusing on? Keeping too close an eye on financial goals can make you lose sight of your user...

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They Laughed When I Started My OwnWeb Site
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They Laughed When I Started My OwnWeb Site

25y Peter Kaufman

They Laughed When I Started My OwnWeb Site

On the road to work one day, Peter had a big idea: Why not start a Web site dedicated to creativity? Good way to get rich and famous, right? Here are ...

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Making Your Sig File Market for You
Email

Making Your Sig File Market for You

25y Debbie Weil

Making Your Sig File Market for You

We've all heard about the importance of a compelling subject heading. But what about the tail end of a B2B email marketing message? Can it wag the dog...

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Expanding Email Marketing in the EU
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Expanding Email Marketing in the EU

25y Laurel Delaney

Expanding Email Marketing in the EU

Just as 2000 marked the Internet’s coming of age in Europe, 2001 might see the expansion of international email marketing throughout the EU. But befor...

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Upstart Start-Ups Can Beat the Big Guys
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Upstart Start-Ups Can Beat the Big Guys

25y Neil Cohen

Upstart Start-Ups Can Beat the Big Guys

Just because your competition is big and rich doesn't mean it has the right to win. If you understand that you're headed for a brawl and make the nece...

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WindWire Unveils Wireless Ad Standards
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WindWire Unveils Wireless Ad Standards

25y Christopher Saunders

WindWire Unveils Wireless Ad Standards

One of the major players in wireless ad technology is working to gain industry approval for its standards for advertising creative on mobile devices. ...

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New Horizons in Spam Appreciation
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New Horizons in Spam Appreciation

25y Dana Blankenhorn

New Horizons in Spam Appreciation

Dana predicts the law will continue to let spam clog the Internet's arteries until a user suffers a heart attack. How are you keeping your inbox spam-...

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Auto Industry Way Behind in E-Business Race
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Auto Industry Way Behind in E-Business Race

25y Michael Pastore

Auto Industry Way Behind in E-Business Race

The automotive industry is far behind other industries in terms of e-business progress and must overcome significant cultural, technological, and secu...

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Cross-Training Your Banners
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Cross-Training Your Banners

25y Kim Brooks

Cross-Training Your Banners

Banners, banners, everywhere... Banners? What banners? Viewers tune out and drop out, and you'll never be able to win their hearts and minds -- and th...

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HotSocket, MatchLogic Put Customer Acquisition Technology Together
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HotSocket, MatchLogic Put Customer Acquisition Technology Together

25y Pamela Parker

HotSocket, MatchLogic Put Customer Acquisition Tec...

In a marriage of technologies, HotSocket and MatchLogic try to improve customer acquisition tactics. Read More...

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Let the Web Answer Your Phone
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Let the Web Answer Your Phone

25y Dave Evans

Let the Web Answer Your Phone

Surfing the Web can cripple your incoming calls if you don't have a second phone line for your computer. Online messaging services offer a Web-based s...

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More Layoffs at Beyond Interactive
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More Layoffs at Beyond Interactive

25y Christopher Saunders

More Layoffs at Beyond Interactive

The online ad firm, a unit of Grey, cut 30 percent of its staff -- its second recent round of layoffs in response to the sluggish ad spending market. ...

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