Quarterlife Ratings Disappoint

The fate of the first Internet-series turned network prime-time pickup is uncertain after its TV debut failed to gather a crowd. The Web show “quarterlife” was dropped into NBC's 10 PM slot last night and pulled in just 3.86 million viewers, which is fewer than even “Cavemen” brought in.

SMX West – Keynote by Louis Monier

Day 2 of SMX West 2008 was kicked off with a keynote by Louis Monier, formerly with Google, eBay and Alta Vista and currently Vice President of Products for Cuill, an up and coming search property.Monier made it clear that his address would be on search history and future aspects and not on Cuill.

Google Headed Back Towards Average?

I don't usually follow sponsored links when doing research (intentional ad blindness), but people are getting better at getting my attention. Mark Hines at Vestopia targeted GOOG and bragged via AdWords that he sold out at $741. Click and he'll tell you why.

SMX West: Local Search Blends At Home

Local search figures prominently in predictions for the future success of online ads. Businesses should start now at gaining good placement for local searches.