According to a recent report released by eMarketer, online advertising spending in the U.S. is expected to grow at a rapid pace, reaching an expected $42.0 billion by 2011, which would be equivalent to 13.3% of total media advertising spending.

Traffic to online comparison shopping Web sites increased during the week ending November 3, 2007, compared to the week ending November 4, 2006, according to Hitwise.

Radiohead released its latest album, “In Rainbows,” to a great deal of buzz. It was made available online for download at whatever price the consumer desired, including “0.”

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SellingSource Executive Vice President Wayne Anderson Elected to Board of Directors of the Online Lenders Alliance. Anderson to work with industry group promoting fair, responsible lending practices

The full service online advertising agency ICMediaDirect.com will release the limited edition of its book The Internet Marketing Handbook during ad:tech NY conference before it hits the stores. Be the first to preview one of the 500 limited edition books available two days only.

Gift card processor Comdata Stored Value Solutions will ally with digital publisher Serious USA to produce interactive DVD gift cards, offering new options for retailers this season.

Expedia.com is kicking off a multi-year deal as the National Football League travel sponsor with an option play of prizes.

Blackhawk Network is teaming up with the National Football League as the group’s gift card partner.

People can buy gift cards emblazoned with the team logos of participating NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

Critical Mass (www.criticalmass.com), an interactive services firm, part of the Omnicom Group, has appointed Scott Shamberg as senior vice president of its recently consolidated marketing and media division. He will be based in Critical Mass’ Chicago office.