Narrowband on the Decline in the U.S. [November 17, 2008] Dial-up sheds users in a number of U.S. states, but the nation continues being outpaced globally.
Analysts See Cold Holiday Season for e-Commerce [November 10, 2008] With prices on the rise and confidence down, online retailers face a harsh economic climate as they head into the all-important holiday season.
Chilly Economy Saps AOL's Ad Revenue [November 5, 2008] Online unit struggling with softening advertising market, and looks to lure the kind of lucre Google and Yahoo are seeing.
Blogs Better at Pushing Product? [October 29, 2008] New research finds that bloggers' links are gaining heft as trusted guides for finding useful content and product purchases.
Holiday e-Commerce Seen Only Rising 12% [October 23, 2008] Forrester revises its growth expectations for the holiday shopping season. Gas is still playing a role, along with economy.
Amazon Hits Numbers, Cuts Outlook [October 22, 2008] After hovering above the rest of the pack, Amazon's guidance suggests it's coming down to earth.
iTunes Scare Fades as Royalties Hold Steady [October 3, 2008] Striking a compromise, copyright tribunal locks in royalty rates for digital downloads at a level that pleases retailers and songwriters.
The End of iTunes? [October 1, 2008] Copyright royalty controversy threatens to derail America's biggest music seller.
Fighting for Hearts, Minds in Google-Yahoo Deal [September 30, 2008] A sharp increase in posturing comes as the companies' voluntary moratorium draws to a close amid a continuing antitrust review.
ISPs Vow Self-Regulation to Curb Data Misuse [September 25, 2008] In the wake of the NebuAd uproar, Verizon, AT&T and Time Warner act before the government steps in, while pointing fingers at privacy abuses elsewhere.
NHL.com Smiles Pretty For Fans [September 24, 2008] The National Hockey League hopes a more feature-packed online presence and a fantasy sports deal with Yahoo, will attract more fans.
A New Breed of Open Source Shopping Carts [September 24, 2008] New-generation open source e-commerce projects are nudging onto center stage. Most noteworthy are Prestashop and Ubercart.
Microsoft: There's More to Life Than Search [September 22, 2008] At IAB Mixx, Microsoft says search claims too much credit for online sales -- even as it rethinks its own plans following the Yahoo bid.
Google-Yahoo Ad Deal Faces Scrutiny in Europe [September 16, 2008] Despite limiting their ad partnership to North American markets, Google and Yahoo are being investigated by European regulators.
Online Shoppers in Search of Better Service [September 16, 2008] New study finds that as customer expectations rise, online businesses neglect user experience at their own peril.
Enterprise IT Spending Outlook Grim Near Term [September 12, 2008] High energy costs and the Presidential election are hammering corporate IT purchases in the United States, though interest in the iPhone is picking up.
Enough Love for Latest iPods? [September 10, 2008] Analysis: Tuesday's latest iPod launch is being met with a few yawns. What can Apple do to keep an eight-year-old music player fresh?
Major Advertisers Decry Yahoo-Google Ad Deal [September 8, 2008] ANA warns Justice Dept. that the partnership would consolidate control of search advertising in the hands of the two heavies.
Study: Google Tops in e-Business Satisfaction [August 19, 2008] Customer satisfaction with Web-content services are on the rise, while researchers claim portals are losing out to search engines.
Selling Travel Online: It's Not Just for the Big Guys [August 18, 2008] Whether you run a boutique travel agency or book adventure tours, your business won't go anywhere without an online presence. The good news is you don't need William Shatner to market your small travel business, just a great e-commerce site. We showcase several successful ventures.
Yahoo Offers Murky Look at Google Search Deal [August 11, 2008] The first glimpse into the blockbuster ad deal is shrouded by the absence of "competitively negotiated sensitive information."
Google Unit Sale Sidesteps Controversy [August 7, 2008] The Internet giant completes the dispersal of Performics, a search marketing division it recently acquired through DoubleClick.
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