Google’s Approach to Behavioral Targeting

While it may seem that every ad network and their mother is jumping into behavioral targeting, Google’s taking a different approach. Concerned that behavioral targeting might upset the AdWords cash cow applecart, Susan Wojcicki, Google’s vice president of product management for advertising, explained to Reuters why the company is testing session-based targeting, not profile-based.

Google Maps Adapts To Rush Hour Traffic

Online mapping services are great, but they still have various faults and quirks - an over-reliance on u-turns, a tendency to place buildings on the wrong side of the street, and so on.  Now Google is trying to address one issue by making its drivetime estimates more accurate.

Mobile Ads Show Google The Money

Google wants its software on more cellphones for the opportunity to present lucrative mobile ads, but the wireless companies have issues with Google's business terms.

Google Backing Off Behavioral Targeting

The search advertising company recently spun a message to reporters about having no interest in deep behavioral targeting. It's no coincidence they had this relatively unprecedented chat at this point in time.

Theme Park Searches Peak In July

Searches for amusement parks hit their peak every July, says Hitwise, and this year was no exception, with most searching for parks close to home because of gas prices. Not only did they peak, but they were the most searched-for travel destinations.