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Custom Media Publishing

Custom media is a marketing term that refers to the development, production and delivery of media prepared in a variety of formats (i.e., print, digital, audio, and video). Custom media is designed to strengthen the relationship between the sponsor of the medium and a targeted audience. Also called, branded media, customer media, member media, content marketing, and custom publishing, custom media is different from traditional media in very subtle, yet significant ways: Typically, custom media is sponsored by a single marketer (a company, association or institution) and is designed to reach a focused audience. Companies, institutions and associations often out-source services, which can be limited to design and editorial responsibilities or include the complete production and distribution process.

Tutorial for Enhancing Local Search Results SEO

This article covers simple online marketing strategies you can use to improve your ranking for local search results (SEO). So, how do you let everyone know you're in town? Local Search Marketing Strategies and SEO Tips Before you start bidding on keywords and throw money at PPC (pay per click) marketing, consider using simple "organic [...]

More ad spend moving from offline to online in 2008

Almost every day now we can read an article that tells us how more ad dollars are migrating to online marketing campaigns. And, for good reason. Today's example from the publisher's of AdAge Digital includes the article, "Automakers Will Steer More Spend From TV and Print Toward Digital." It'll be a banner year for Detroit [...]

AIM GeoTargeting Services

Now more than ever, when your prospects look for products and services locally they are turning to the web. About 75% of US households use the web when seeking products or services locally. 54% of search users no longer use the phone book. Approx. 4 billion searches were conducted on Google in one month (July [...]

Reaching Target Markets Through Online Communities

You don't need me to tell you online communities and social networks are powerful interactive marketing tools. What you may need to know is why you shouldn't wait any longer before you get involved. I'll get to that but first let's consider just a few of your options: blogs, chat rooms, forums, business networks, product [...]

What is Cyber Monday?

The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday; the first Monday after Thanksgiving Day. It is considered the ceremonial kick-off of the online holiday shopping season. Whereas Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, "Cyber Monday" symbolizes one of the busiest days of the year for online retailers although the [...]