At a recent meeting, our executive team decided to have a little fun with their beloved smartphones. As an ad network we are often engaged in conversations about the speed of apps over mobile browser for local search. And while … Continue reading
Applications do not exist outside mobile devices, therefore as mobile continues its world domination, so too does app development and usage. Mobile app downloads increased 38% in 2011 from 23 billion to 32 billion, and became the second largest mobile … Continue reading
As a world traveler, I frequently find myself exploring new environments, while seeking out exciting local gems. In my travels I like to visit a true local hangout, or two as a great way to immerse myself in a local … Continue reading
Money has always been known as the biggest motivator, and in the case of daily deals, it’s the money you keep that drives their continued rise in membership. Anyone who subscribes to a daily deal provider knows that when they … Continue reading
As promised, we’re live from Sutton South as the panel preps for what will surely be a standout session on the SO/LO/MO track. So come on in and take a seat or stay tuned here! We’ll get started in a … Continue reading
We’ve been buzzing about “the year of mobile” for a few years now, but it seems the time has finally come! With smartphone penetration at nearly 50%, you can barely walk down the street without running into someone (sometimes quite … Continue reading
This week, we released our quarterly Mobile-Local Search Stats network report, which measures performance across our search and display network as well as gauges recent trends and behaviors in consumer’s mobile-search usage.
For the first time, online advertising is expected to outpace print advertising and is predicted to reach $33.8 billion in 2012.
Let’s face it, searching for nearby people, places and things can be, well, boring. When was the last time you gleefully said aloud, “Oh, boy! I need to find a locksmith because I left the keys in my running car! This is going to be an awesome, … Continue reading
Support for having a mobile-optimized website received added momentum today. That’s because eMarketer, in conjunction with Zmags, reported on the growth of the mobile browser as the preferred medium for m-commerce. In a recent study, U.S. consumers overwhelmingly chose desktops … Continue reading
