The Week’s Top Affiliate Marketing News Stories (January 30, 2009)
Posted by Tennyson_Rog in Affiliate Marketing, Web 2.0 Marketing, Weekly eNewsletter
Friday, 30 January 2009 09:40
Prime Season for Affiliate Marketing
Why a sporting event and a lovers’ holiday help create the perfect recipe for affiliate marketing success.
Click Fraud Rates Hit Two-Year High
The industry click fraud rate has risen, representing the highest level recorded since the company began tracking rates in 2006.
Commission Junction UK Launches a Blog
Commission Junction UK has launched a blog to communicate news and issues with affiliates and merchants in the network.
Social Network User Demographics
Adults still make up the bulk of social networking site users, but younger online adults were much more likely than their older counterparts to use social networks.
Microsoft Steps up Browser Battle
Microsoft has stepped up the battle to win back users with the latest release of its Internet Explorer browser.
With Its Print Program Dead, Google Still Aims to Transform Radio Ads
Google appears dedicated to its radio ad business, despite the old media hurdles involved. However, convincing radio stations to adopt its programming platform seems to be a challenge.
10 Ways Twitter Can Make Money
With traditional advertising proving less effective, marketers need new outlets like Twitter and Facebook to help create interest and demand. This article explores 10 ways Twitter can make money.
Analysts Expect Rough Q4 For Yahoo
Analysts expect that Yahoo will hardly be immune to the advertising downturn plaguing Internet companies generally. The company’s results will be dragged down by the deterioration of display advertising, which accounts for the biggest share of its revenue.
CPM Prices Falling Precipitously
With the economy tanking, advertisers are cutting back on their brand campaigns, which includes display ad spending. These price drops also affect the cost of higher-end ad impressions, the report says.
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