New engine on the block. Local.com Corp. has launched a ratings and reviews engine where users can create an account and enter comments, ratings and reviews for any business listing on the site. Over two million user ratings and reviews currently appear on Local.com, including those from partner sites.
Online newsletters on rise. Online newsletters continue to increase in number, with 1,486 online newsletters compared to 1,310 online newsletters last year; and 3,046 email newsletters in 2008, compared to 2,296 email newsletters last year, according to the Oxbridge Director of Newsletters (http://www.mediafinder.com).
Coupons Inc. goes mobile. Coupons Inc. and Yahoo have expanded their partnership to enable mobile coupon distribution. Brands set to use the new platform include Papa John's Pizza.
