Foursquare reaches 6 million users
Foursquare announced that it saw 3,400 percent growth in 2010.
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Google’s algorithm updated to fight spam content
The head of Google’s antispam team has confirmed that the search giant launched an updated algorhithm to filter spam and punish sites that offer subpar content.
Study: Fresh content for email pays off
Business 2 Community Marketing Insider’s recent investigation reveals that email campaigns will keep delivering returns as long as the content offered to subscribers is fresh and relevant.
Microsoft search revenue up, but Bing division posts loss
Microsoft’s latest revenue report indicates major profits returns in the FY11 Q2 including gains in search revenue, but online services are not contributing to overall gains.
Matt Cutts says quality content is key to Google rankings (emphasis on quality)
A recent statement from Google emphasizes that the search giant will be invigorating its anti-spam efforts, and marketers may be advised to be equally discerning when they choose content providers.
LinkedIn launches targeted ads
While Facebook and Twitter are often talked about as the most popular sites for social marketing, LinkedIn is getting in on the action with an updated pay-per-click text ad offering.
Eighty-one percent of CMOs expect social investments to return revenues
The CMO Club’s survey of 133 CMOs across industries reveals that social marketing is a top priority in 2011.
Twitter says self-serve ad platform yet to come
Yesterday, internet marketers were buzzing about whether or not Twitter is testing a self-serve ad platform. Now, whether the platform is accurately described as a "self-service" is up for debate, and Twitter execs say it’s not self-serve.
Google display ads soon to hit Gmail users?
Search Engine Land reports that Google may be bringing display ads to Gmail.
Google acquires SayNow – good for click-to-call ads?
Yesterday, Google announced that Number Porting is now available for Google Voice users. Today, the company continues its development of Google Voice with the acquisition of social voice company SayNow, and marketers may like how new developments influence their click-to-call campaigns. Google explained that it is now letting users bring their existing phone numbers to… Read more »