Internet users in the U.S. spent about 30 percent of their leisure time online in 2008, according to a study conducted by TNS Global.

The most recent numbers released by comScore Media Metrix show that Google reaches 78 percent of Americans using the Internet and that online retail sites saw growth despite poor holiday sales.

A recent study released by Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 35 percent of U.S. adults ages 18 and older used online social networks in 2008, compared to 65 percent of teenagers 12- to 17-years old.

Hitwise recently released its lists of the top 10 industry search terms based on U.S. Internet usage during the four weeks ending Dec. 27, 2008, and showed that “myspace” was the top overall search term.

Mars Snackfood U.S. is hoping to spark candy sales with an instant-win game and sweepstakes tied to the Super Bowl, which offers football fans the chance to experience the Big Game in person next year.

Mars Snackfood wants people to think green for Valentine’s Day this year, as part of an online contest featuring its iconic spokescandy Ms. Green.

The tech industry has not been immune from the massive number of layoffs during the past year.

Google drew 72.07 percent of the U.S. search market in December 2008, according to Hitwise’s most recent figures. For the overall year, Google boasted 69.48 percent of the market.

Those who visited Las Vegas this week for Affiliate Summit probably noticed, as is usually the case with a trip to Las Vegas during convention season, a line out of X-Files, “We are not alone.” Despite our often feeling like the center…

One of the trends not necessarily evident from attending Affiliate Summit has already started, and will continue in the days and months ahead. This trend reminds us of something we listened to a little more than a year ago at a very…