MSN Christmas Competition

MSN has ramped up its online ad activity for Windows Live Messenger, ahead of Live.com's launch in the New Year, with a Christmas campaign site that's aimed at promoting its video-call service.

eBay Keeps Its Affiliates In Context

Affiliates with online marketplace eBay feed the site visitors, and the people they pass along who register and buy on eBay add up to profits for the website and for the affiliates too.