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  • Agency vs. Network

    A few weeks ago, we received the dream call. We had one of the hottest customer acquisition brands contact us for our advice. They wanted the names of the affiliate agencies they could interview. Had they asked for just about anything else, we…

  • The Only Thing to Fear is Someone Else’s Fear

    We recently got an auto reply from a contact who is out on their honeymoon until mid next week. If they are on a classic honey, then they might find themselves blissfully disconnected. I remember my own such vacation where internet connectivity…

  • Most Online Coupons Used at 10 a.m.

    RetailMeNot recently unveiled a set of data in the form of an infographic using its own numbers and those from Harris Poll and Vanderbilt University. Among the bits of information highlighted are days with the highest volume of coupon use, the most popular time of day for coupon use and the top categories for…

  • 52% of Consumers Think Voicing Opinions on Social Networking Sites Can Influence Brands

    More than half of consumers surveyed sponsored by Performics and conducted by ROI Research think that voicing their opinions on social networking sites can influence business decisions of companies/brands.

  • Google and Apple Gain, While RIM and Microsoft Lose in Smartphone OS Race

    According to the latest figures from comScore, Google and Apple grew their share of the smartphone OS pie in June, while RIM, Microsoft and Symbian saw their slices shrink.

  • 86% of Households to Spend Same or More on Back-to-School Items This Year

    According to a new Deloitte survey, nearly nine out of 10 households expect to spend the same or more on back-to-school items this year. Nevertheless, consumers will be very price-sensitive this year, with inflation as a significant…

  • PARAMAX ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENT OF THE AWARDS MARKETPLACE

    Red Bank, NJ – July 26, 2011- Paramax, a leader in the incentive technology industry, announced today that The Awards Marketplace has expanded its staff and award offerings to serve the evolving needs of the incentive industry. The Awards Marketplace functions as the…

  • Mobile Users Engage With Ads Most in the Mornings

    An infographic from Mobclix offers some insight into “The When, Where & What of Apps.” Among the tidbits of visually appealing information are when users most often interact and engage with apps, and the market share iOS and Android boast in different parts of the…

  • 35% of Mobile Users Pay Attention to Ads While Surfing the Web

    According to Prosper Mobile Insights Mobile Survey for July, mobile users are most likely to pay attention to advertisements when they surf the Web.

    The survey began by asking: “While using your smartphone or tablet, how…

  • A Snapshot of Google+ Statistics

    Google+ was able to amass 10 million users in just 16 days, and 20 million users within three weeks of its first day. But who are these users? Thanks to data compiled by Bime, a business-intelligence company, we can make some general assumptions about Google+’s audience.