Google Taking TV Ads Online

New Google AdWords Beta Expands Internationally

Google launched limited beta testing of a new AdWords campaign management interface back in November. At first it was only available to a limited number of US advertisers. Now the company has expanded the testing to more US advertisers as well as advertisers in the UK and Australia.

Google Updates Blog Search Algorithm

Google has updated its Blog Search algorithm after postponing the update earlier in the month. Barry Schwartz at Search Engine Roundtable quotes Googler Jeremy Hylton who explains:

Google To Eliminate 200 Positions

Google represented something of a bright spot during the past few months; while other tech companies made layoffs, the search giant just slowed its hiring spree.  Unfortunately, Google became part of the downsizing pattern this afternoon, announcing the elimination of 200 sales and marketing positions. 

Facebook Wants You To Get Your Family Involved

Facebook now has a landing page for users to send to their families as invitations to a group. It comes in the form of a web form with your family's name filled out as the name of the group. It then asks you to invite your family members who are on Facebook to participate, then gives you more places to fill in emails of family…

Study Looks at Video Viewing Demographics

A study from Nielsen and Ball State University found that 45-54 year-olds are the top consumers of video media. The study ran over the course of a year. Data was gathered from traditional TVs (including DVD/VCR and DVR viewing), computers, mobile devices and other small screens like in-cinema movies, GPS and display screens outside of the home. Some key findings include: