Social Networks’ Users Open To Better-Targeted Ads

People on social networking sites don't object too much to the idea of ads, according to a recent study.  But before marketers throw more money at Facebook and MySpace, they should know that users also feel ad targeting leaves a lot to be desired.

Houston Files Lawsuit Against Online Travel Companies

The city of Houston has filed a lawsuit against online hotel bookers for keeping money the city claims should go towards its occupancy tax."We believe the (online) companies are, essentially, pocketing the money that should go to occupancy tax," Mayor Bill White told the Houston Chronicle. "It's unfair to those who are paying the price where the full taxes are paid."

Google Maps Redesign in the Works?

Philipp Lenssen over at Google Blogoscoped has happened across what appears to be a possible redesign in the works for Google Maps. The thing is, not everyone can see it. Luckily, he includes screenshots. Philipp had this to say about it:

Online Television Draws Large Audiences In Europe

When it comes to online television, American companies and programs are what we tend to discuss.  Research shows that online television is extremely popular in Europe, however, and so Europeans could drive the next wave of advertising trends.