Average cost-per-click in the US declined last year on the big three search engines according to research from Efficient Frontier. Google’s fell 14%, Yahoo’s fell 16%, and Microsoft’s fell 28% over a year’s time (via CNET). Essentially the study indicates that less money was spent per search ad.
Another Example That Internet Advertising is Holding Strong
There has been a lot of talk about the online advertising industry being in trouble because of the economy, yet we continue to see example after example of the contrary. The latest example is highlighted by VentureBeat, and concerns ad network Glam Media, which despite making job cuts earlier in the year, is still seeing growth in advertising:
Sohu Reports Strong Second Quarter
The best of China will be put on display during the Olympics – the most beautiful landscapes, the cleanest streets, and the happiest citizens. Don’t be surprised if a Sohu banner turns up, too, as the search company’s second-quarter results were quite impressive.
Report: Online Advertising Strong As Ever
The advertising industry as a whole isn’t looking so great. Yet ZenithOptimedia found that, in comparison to traditional competitors, online advertising appears to be healthy and growing.
High Tech Sector Sees Strong Growth
New York City has the largest amount of technology workers in the U.S. according to a new study from the American Electronics Association (AeA)New York City led the nation with 316,500 technology jobs in 2006, according to the most current data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The region added 6,400 tech jobs in 2006, the second fastest growing cybercity behind Seattle, which added 7,800 jobs. The average wage was $91,500, 46 percent higher than the average private sector wage in the area.
Hitwise Stats Paint Twitter As Tiny But Strong
Anecdotal evidence and personal experience are all well and good, especially where popularity contests are concerned. Hard data works, too, though, and Hitwise’s Heather Hopkins has weighed in with stats on how Twitter is doing.
Salesforce.com Reports Strong Fourth Quarter
Since the beginning of October, the Dow has dropped nearly 1,400 points. Even Google’s lost its glow. But Salesforce.com just posted fourth quarter financial numbers that beat analysts’ expectations and represent year-over-year increases in almost every way possible.
Amazon Tries to Strong-Arm Kindle-Related Sites
Jason Schramm registered the domain KindleReport.com a while ago to report on Amazon’s ebook, the Kindle*.
Wii Sales Strong, Supplies Short
Nintendo holiday sales of the Wii game console are off to a "fantastic start" according to a top executive with the company.
Web 2.0 Keeps Ecommerce Strong
BuddeComm, an independent Australian telecommunications research firm has released a study that indicates strong new businesses models and booming growth in online advertising are rapidly building the foundations of the new Internet economy.