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Archive for the ‘Behavioral Targeting’ Category

Have a holistic holiday!

December 9th, 2009

This year has been an interesting one to say the least. Our nation continues to face challenges at home and abroad. The worst economic recession since the Great Depression has affected all of us, but things are looking brighter.
We at Martino Flynn realize that we have been blessed in many ways. So, for this holiday season [...]

Ten ways to reach your target—and only your target

October 28th, 2009

Targetability is one of the key benefits that marketers consistently associate with online advertising. Whether it’s through display or search, there are a host of options available for reaching your target audience with limited waste. The following targeting tactics—which can be used individually or in combination—are arranged by the amount of involvement required to implement:

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Why does Grandma have a Facebook page?

February 24th, 2009

When Facebook began popping up all over college campuses in 2004, I recall anxiously awaiting for Hobart & William Smith to get invited to the network. We were late getting in the game, but when we had the opportunity to sign up for an account, it was the best and most unproductive day of my life! [...]

Facebook Users Protest Beacon Program & “Social Ads”

November 26th, 2007

I recently posted information on the new ad programs that Facebook is developing. Here is a follow-up article on these programs. It seems that many users are protesting the new Beacon program, claiming it violates privacy.
Facebook’s “Beacon” Infuriates Users
“The early verdict is in: Facebook’s ’social ads’ are a bust. Two weeks after Facebook’s ‘groundbreaking’ announcement [...]

Facebook announces new ad platform, complaint immediately filed to FTC

November 14th, 2007

Facebook recently announced its plans for new targeted advertising programs on their site. The most interesting one referred to what they’re calling “social ads.”
Facebook Unveils New Advertising Program
“Social ads are small, banner-like ads tied to Facebook users’ activities and placed on their profile page mini-feeds and the news feeds of friends on Facebook. (Members [...]