When it comes to search ads, 2009 is shaping up to be almost Dickensian in nature, as prospects look equally bleak and uplifiting.
According to an online survey conducted by Microsoft (which maybe should be taken with a grain of salt), a majority of small businesses don’t engage in paid search marketing and of that [...]
Entries from December 2008
Search Advertising in 2009
December 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Industry News
Tags:2009·barclays·it was the best of times·it was the worst of times·lead generation·microsoft·search·search ads·search marketing
Twitter, We Sing Your Praises
December 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Tech
Twitter, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways:
Everyone’s Tweeting Nowadays.
CNN does it. Barack did it. Your grandmother probably does, too.
Constant Connectivity
With a myriad of ways to update your account, you’re never quite out of options when it comes to Tweeting to your heart’s content.
Instant Feedback
If you’re stuck on something, there’s nothing [...]
Tags:apps·just tweet it·tweetbeep·twellow·twitscoop·twitter·twitter search
The Power of Online Ads
December 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Industry News
So it turns out that the way to a man’s heart isn’t through his stomach—it’s through online ads.
More specifically, it’s short, interactive, video-driven ads that appeal to men ages 18-34. According to Break Media and Hall & Partners, 69% of the men surveyed say they can’t live without the Internet, and nearly half (47%) have [...]
Tags:adwords·break media·hall and partners·journal of medical internet research·online ads
Direct Agents Holiday Celebration
December 15th, 2008 · No Comments · DA People
Direct Agents celebrated the holidays in style last Thursday, December 11th. We had the great restaurant, Giano, all to ourselves, exchanged some really great gifts, and enjoyed the holiday spirit.
Check out some photos from the night:
Direct Agents wishes you a happy holidays! What are your holiday plans?
Tags:direct agents·gianno·happy holidays
Direct Agents Named One of the Top Privately Owned Businesses in US
December 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Industry News
Direct Agents is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2008 News India-Times Top VII 100, where it has been named one of the top privately held, Indian- American owned companies in the United States. Click Here to View the Press Release. On behalf of everyone at Direct Agents, we’d like to thank our clients [...]
Tags:direct agents·news india times·online advertising·top vii 100
Online Sales Spiked 15 Percent on Cyber Monday
December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Industry News
Cyber Monday’s importance is finally cemented this year as the phenomenon drew a 15% increase in consumer sales since last year. Many credit huge sales and great deals advertised by online retailers for the better than expected increase. Check out the accompanying article here: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/the-official-cyber-monday-bits-post/.
Did you participate in Cyber Monday Frenzy? Let us know!
Tags:cyber monday·direct agents·holiday campaigns·online retailers
DIRECT AGENTS ANNOUNCES NEW SEARCH MARKETING DIVISION
December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Direct Agents announces today the introduction of DA Search, a division dedicated to providing clients with SEM services. With DA Search comes the expansion of Direct Agent’s client offerings, which currently include affiliate marketing, media buying and lead generation. Check out the rest of the press release here
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